If you watch college football on YouTube TV, you are heading into the weekend without ESPN, ABC, the SEC Network and other Disney channels due to an ongoing contract dispute.
YouTube TV released a statement this morning saying they will offer members a $20 credit if Disney channels are unavailable for an extended period of time.
“Unfortunately, Google’s YouTube TV has chosen to deny their subscribers the content they value most by refusing to pay fair rates for our channels, including ESPN and ABC,” Disney said in a statement. “Without a new agreement in place, their subscribers will not have access to our programming which includes the best lineup in live sports – anchored by the NFL, NBA, and college football, with 13 of the top 25 college teams playing this weekend.
“With a $3 trillion market cap, Google is using its market dominance to eliminate competition and undercut the industry-standard terms we’ve successfully negotiated with every other distributor. We know how frustrating this is for YouTube TV subscribers and remain committed to working toward a resolution as quickly as possible.”
Statement regarding Google’s YouTube TV pic.twitter.com/qev5AQGewS
— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) October 31, 2025
For Kentucky fans, this is important as the Wildcats play at Auburn Saturday night on the SEC Network. If the situation isn’t resolved by then (and it likely won’t be), you’ll have to find another way to watch the game.
We know how disruptive it is to lose channels you enjoy, and we’re committed to continuing to work with Disney to reach an agreement. If their content is unavailable for an extended period of time, we'll offer our members a $20 credit. For updates, visit https://t.co/fn10CU7gfP.
— YouTube TV (@YouTubeTV) October 31, 2025
