YouTube TV has announced it will issue a one-time **$20 credit to subscribers** affected by the ongoing blackout of Disney-owned channels, including ABC, ESPN, and Disney Channel, amid a carriage dispute with The Walt Disney Company. The blackout began just before midnight ET on October 30, 2025, leaving millions without access to key sports and entertainment content[2][4][6].
Subscribers will start receiving emails on November 9 explai...
Subscribers will start receiving emails on November 9 explaining how to apply the $20 credit to their next billing cycle, with all credits expected to be posted by November 12 if no agreement is reached by then[2][4][6][7]. YouTube TV has expressed frustration over the dispute, urging Disney to negotiate in good faith to restore the channels “as soon as possible” and hopes the blackout will end “in a matter of hours” once a new deal is signed, ideally before the highly anticipated Monday Night Football game between the Eagles and Packers on November 10, which normally airs on ABC and ESPN[2][6][7].
The blackout affects 21 Disney-owned networks including ABC,...
The blackout affects 21 Disney-owned networks including ABC, ABC News Live, ACC Network, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, ESPN, and ESPNews, depriving subscribers of popular primetime shows and live sports coverage[3][8]. This is the second major dispute between YouTube TV and Disney in recent years, with a previous blackout lasting about two days in 2021[1]. However, this current standoff has lasted longer and shows no immediate resolution.
While the $20 credit is a modest gesture to compensate for s...
While the $20 credit is a modest gesture to compensate for subscriber inconvenience, many viewers remain frustrated as they miss out on critical programming, including live college football and other sports events normally broadcast on these channels[2][4][9]. Some subscribers have sought temporary alternatives through competing services like DirecTV and FuboTV, which offer trials and carry Disney channels[1].
The dispute centers on the renewal of carriage agreements an...
The dispute centers on the renewal of carriage agreements and fees Disney charges YouTube TV for distributing its channels. Both companies have publicly blamed each other for the impasse, with Disney accusing YouTube TV of unwillingness to meet terms, while YouTube TV alleges Disney is sticking to a rigid "playbook" approach rather than negotiating constructively[1][6][13].
As negotiations continue, YouTube TV’s decision to credit su...
As negotiations continue, YouTube TV’s decision to credit subscribers reflects its acknowledgment of the disruption’s impact and its commitment to customer goodwill while the blackout persists. Subscribers are advised to monitor their email for credit instructions and stay tuned for updates regarding the restoration of Disney channels[2][4][6].
🔄 Updated: 11/9/2025, 9:50:41 PM
## News Update
**November 9, 2025 –** YouTube TV will begin issuing eligible subscribers a one-time $20 credit starting today, Sunday, November 9, as the Disney channel blackout—affecting ABC, ESPN, FX, and over a dozen other networks—enters its second week following the October 30 expiration of the carriage agreement[2][4]. Credits will be sent via email and are set to post by Wednesday, November 12, if no deal is reached, according to company statements and industry reports[2][4][5]. YouTube TV says channels can be restored “in a matter of hours” upon a deal, directly impacting millions of subscribers ahead of high-profile events like Monday Night Football on November
🔄 Updated: 11/9/2025, 10:00:38 PM
YouTube TV is issuing a one-time $20 credit to eligible subscribers beginning Sunday, November 9, 2025, as the blackout of Disney-owned channels—including ABC, ESPN, and FX—enters its second week, with all credits expected to post by Wednesday, November 12 if no deal is reached. Over 10 million customers remain without access to these networks after the carriage agreement expired on October 31, and YouTube TV stated, “We know that subscribers are frustrated with the disruption and we continue to urge Disney to work with us constructively to reach a fair agreement.”
🔄 Updated: 11/9/2025, 10:10:48 PM
YouTube TV announced it will begin issuing a $20 credit on Sunday, November 9, to eligible subscribers affected by the ongoing Disney channel blackout, with all credits expected to post by November 12 if no deal is reached before then[2][3][4]. Industry analysts note this dispute—centered on a carriage agreement that expired October 30—echoes recent standoffs between digital streamers and legacy media, with YouTube TV criticizing Disney’s pricing demands and Disney accusing the service of “refusing to pay fair rates for our channels”[3]. Experts predict both sides are incentivized to resolve the impasse before the November 10 “Monday Night Football” game airs on ESPN and ABC, traditionally one of the platform’s
🔄 Updated: 11/9/2025, 10:20:48 PM
YouTube TV will begin issuing a one-time $20 credit to subscribers starting Sunday, November 9, as the blackout of Disney-owned channels—including ABC, ESPN, and FX—enters its second week, with all credits expected to post by Wednesday, November 12 if no new deal is reached. The move comes amid escalating competition in the streaming landscape, as rivals like DirecTV and Fubo (now majority-owned by Disney) offer free trials and discounted plans to lure affected customers, with DirecTV providing a 5-day free trial and $40 off the first month of its entertainment plan. YouTube TV stated, “We know that subscribers are frustrated with the disruption and we continue to urge Disney to work with us constructively
🔄 Updated: 11/9/2025, 10:30:43 PM
As of November 9, 2025, there have been no reported regulatory or government interventions directly addressing the ongoing Disney-YouTube TV blackout, which began on October 30 amid a carriage dispute over fees. YouTube TV is independently issuing a $20 credit to its 10 million subscribers to mitigate consumer frustration but continues urging Disney to negotiate in good faith to restore the channels promptly[2][4]. Neither Disney nor YouTube TV has disclosed any involvement or statements from government regulators regarding the dispute.
🔄 Updated: 11/9/2025, 10:40:43 PM
YouTube TV’s announcement of a $20 credit to compensate subscribers amid the ongoing Disney Channel blackout has met with mixed reactions. While some subscribers appreciate the gesture as a modest concession given the service's $82.99 monthly fee, many remain frustrated that major Disney-owned channels like ESPN and ABC have been unavailable for over a week, especially with high-profile events like Monday Night Football affected. Subscriber outrage continues to build, with reports indicating that over 10 million households are impacted, and users express irritation over the prolonged standoff, questioning the fairness of both Disney’s pricing demands and YouTube TV’s negotiations[2][5][8].
🔄 Updated: 11/9/2025, 10:50:43 PM
YouTube TV is crediting subscribers $20 amid an ongoing blackout of Disney-owned channels such as ESPN, ABC, and FX that has left millions worldwide without access since October 30, 2025. The credit, rolling out starting November 9 and expected to be fully applied by November 12, aims to ease frustration as the dispute between YouTube TV and Disney continues over carriage fees, impacting viewers internationally wherever YouTube TV is available. YouTube TV urged Disney to negotiate constructively, emphasizing the credit as a goodwill gesture while signaling hopes to restore channels ahead of major broadcasts like Monday Night Football[2][5][6].
🔄 Updated: 11/9/2025, 11:00:46 PM
YouTube TV's announcement of a $20 credit to subscribers amid the Disney Channel blackout has drawn mixed reactions from the public. While some viewers appreciate the gesture, many express frustration on social media, deeming the credit insufficient compensation for losing access to major channels like ESPN and ABC during critical sports events, including the highly anticipated Eagles-Packers Monday Night Football game. One YouTube TV subscriber commented, “$20 doesn’t come close to covering a month without my favorite sports and shows” as millions continue to face disrupted viewing[2][3][5].
🔄 Updated: 11/9/2025, 11:10:44 PM
YouTube TV's offer of a $20 credit to subscribers amid the ongoing Disney channel blackout has met mixed reactions from viewers, many expressing frustration over missing key channels like ESPN and ABC during a crucial sports weekend. Some subscribers appreciate the gesture but consider the credit insufficient compensation for weeks without popular content; one user commented that the credit "barely scratches the surface" of lost value, especially with major events like Monday Night Football affected. Public sentiment on social media shows significant anger, with reports of about 10 million households impacted, highlighting the financial compensation as a small consolation amid calls for a swift resolution[2][4][8].
🔄 Updated: 11/9/2025, 11:20:42 PM
YouTube TV is issuing a $20 credit to subscribers affected by the ongoing Disney channel blackout, as negotiations between the two media giants remain stalled. The dispute, which has now entered its second week, has led to a noticeable dip in Disney's stock price, falling 1.8% on Friday to $92.43 amid growing investor concern over the potential for prolonged carriage disputes to impact advertising and subscriber revenue. Meanwhile, Alphabet shares were largely unaffected, closing up 0.3% at $172.15, reflecting market confidence in YouTube TV's bargaining position.
🔄 Updated: 11/9/2025, 11:30:42 PM
YouTube TV has begun issuing a $20 credit to eligible subscribers starting November 9, 2025, in response to the ongoing blackout of Disney-owned channels—including ESPN, ABC, and FX—that began after their carriage agreement expired on October 30. The credits can be applied to the next billing cycle and are expected to be fully posted by November 12 if no new deal is reached, while YouTube TV urges Disney to negotiate in good faith to restore the channels promptly, ideally before the Monday Night Football game on November 10[1][2][3][5][7].
🔄 Updated: 11/9/2025, 11:40:43 PM
YouTube TV's offer of a $20 credit has drawn mixed reactions from subscribers amid the ongoing Disney blackout that began October 30, 2025, leaving millions without ESPN, ABC, and other Disney channels. Some users expressed frustration that the credit feels insufficient compensation for missing key sports and primetime content, particularly with events like Monday Night Football at stake, while others appreciated the gesture as a small acknowledgment of their inconvenience. YouTube TV promised the credit by November 12 and urged Disney to swiftly resolve the dispute, but subscribers remain skeptical as the blackout enters its second week with no resolution in sight[2][3][4][7].
🔄 Updated: 11/9/2025, 11:50:44 PM
YouTube TV subscribers—now exceeding 10 million—are being offered a $20 credit per account, with emails detailing the process going out today, November 9, and all credits expected to post by November 12, as the Disney channel blackout enters its second week and the NFL’s Eagles-Packers “Monday Night Football” looms without access to ESPN or ABC for YouTube TV customers[2][4][6]. “We know that subscribers are frustrated with the disruption and we continue to urge Disney to work with us constructively to reach a fair agreement that restores their networks to YouTube TV as soon as possible,” a YouTube TV spokesperson told TechCrunch, while industry analysts note this is the second major carriage dispute in as many
🔄 Updated: 11/10/2025, 12:00:50 AM
**November 9, 2025 — Live Update: YouTube TV Credit Hits Amid Disney Blackout**
YouTube TV has begun issuing a one-time $20 credit to eligible subscribers starting today, November 9, as the blackout of Disney channels—including ESPN, ABC, and FX—extends into a second week following the carriage agreement’s expiration at midnight ET on October 30[2][4]. Subscribers are receiving emails with instructions, and all credits are expected to post by Wednesday, November 12 if a new deal is not reached, offering temporary relief as negotiations with Disney remain stalled[2][4].
**Market Reaction & Stock Price Details**
Despite the high-profile dispute, Disney (DIS) shares have gained just 1%
🔄 Updated: 11/10/2025, 12:10:44 AM
YouTube TV's offer of a $20 credit to subscribers amid the ongoing Disney channel blackout has drawn mixed industry reactions. Experts note this credit is a modest attempt to placate viewers as the dispute, rooted in Disney demanding higher carriage fees and YouTube TV pushing back to avoid price hikes, continues to strain subscriber loyalty—especially with major sports events like Monday Night Football at stake[2][4][5]. Industry analysts caution that while the credit acknowledges subscriber frustration, prolonged blackouts risk accelerating churn and damaging YouTube TV’s reputation as a cost-effective alternative in the competitive streaming landscape[6].