YouTube TV is ready to bring back ABC and ESPN
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On Tuesday, ESPN's Pat McAfee addressed the situation and had a message for some his big-name coworkers who have shared videos on social media talking about the dispute and how fans can go to a website so they "don't miss any" action.
As the standoff continues, ESPN sent a subtle message to anyone looking for the "Monday Night Football" game - like YouTube TV customers. In nearly every tweet from the ESPN account on Monday night, the network included the message "Watch Cardinals-Cowboys on ABC, ESPN and the ESPN App" at the bottom.
Following its failed deal with Disney, YouTube TV is handing out $10 monthly credits—but not everyone qualifies, and it’s not automatic.
The contract negotiations between YouTube TV and Disney have been costly. With NFL, college football and NBA fans used to watching their favorite teams play on ESPN's collection of networks, which are all owned by Disney, YouTube TV users have caused an uproar over when they will be able to watch those networks and sports again.
Disney and YouTube TV are locked in a dispute. Disney wants its ABC channel back on YouTube TV for election coverage. YouTube TV refused, citing subsc
Once you log into your YouTube TV account on desktop, you can check to see if you’re able to receive credit by going to 'Settings' and selecting 'Membership', and then 'Manage Plan'. When you accept it, the $10 credit will then be applied to your monthly bill.
Other streaming services certainly benefitted with an influx of new subscribers as fans of teams in the ACC, Big 12 and SEC playing on ESPN, ESPN2 and the conference’s networks couldn’t watch the games. YouTube TV has roughly 10 million subscribers as customers have ditched linear cable in favor of streaming to watch television networks.