YouTube TV’s Disney Dispute Blocks Eagles-Packers Game Again
The ongoing standoff between YouTube TV and Disney has left millions of football fans frustrated — and it’s now affecting one of the biggest matchups of the week. For the second straight week, “Monday Night Football” won’t be available on YouTube TV due to a carriage fee dispute between the two companies. This means subscribers won’t be able to stream tonight’s highly anticipated Philadelphia Eagles vs. Green Bay Packers game through the Google-owned platform.
The blackout began on October 30, when the agreement between Google and Disney expired. Since then, all of Disney’s networks — including ESPN, ABC, and conference-specific channels like ACC and SEC Network — have gone dark on YouTube TV. That’s a big blow for sports fans, especially during a packed football season.
To soften the impact, ESPN and ABC are stepping in to make the game more accessible. Tonight’s matchup will still be broadcast live on both ABC and ESPN, giving viewers a traditional TV option. Those who only rely on YouTube TV can still catch the game using a digital antenna to pick up ABC’s over-the-air broadcast. It’s an old-school workaround in a modern streaming world, but it’ll get the job done for those determined to watch the Eagles and Packers face off.
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The core issue here revolves around money — specifically, how much YouTube TV should pay Disney to carry its channels. Disney says YouTube TV is refusing to pay fair market rates, while YouTube argues Disney is demanding an unreasonable fee hike. The result? A stalemate that’s leaving roughly 10 million subscribers without access to major Disney-owned programming.
In an effort to ease customer frustration, YouTube TV has promised a $20 credit to affected subscribers if the blackout continues through this weekend. Emails will be sent to eligible users explaining how to apply the one-time credit to their next billing cycle.
Meanwhile, both sides have been exchanging sharp statements. YouTube has accused Disney of “negotiating in public” and leaking internal details, while Disney insists it’s offered “fair terms” similar to those given to other distributors. Despite multiple proposals and public statements, there’s still no sign of a breakthrough.
As fans prepare for tonight’s 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff at Lambeau Field, the Eagles are aiming for their third straight win to keep pace with NFC rivals, while the Packers hope to bounce back from a tough loss to the Panthers. Unfortunately for YouTube TV users, unless a last-minute deal is struck, they’ll need to find another way to tune in.
For now, this blackout has turned what should’ve been a straightforward football night into yet another chapter in the ongoing battle between two media giants — with viewers caught squarely in the middle.
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