Disney, Google and YouTube
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It doesn't seem as if the contract dispute between YouTube TV and ESPN/Disney is getting resolved anytime soon.
Google and Disney still haven't reached a deal, but the two sides have shown interest in bring ABC and ESPN back on YouTube TV in the meantime.
The stand-off between the distributor with 10 million subscribers and the content company controlling premium sports TV rights continues.
Disney and YouTube TV still haven’t struck a deal. ABC and ESPN remain off the platform despite talks to restore them for Election Day coverage.
While the companies are at a standstill, they are both losing money by the day. According to Awful Announcing reporter Drew Lerner, Disney is losing approximately $5 million per day that its networks are not on YouTube TV, which has become one of the biggest television streaming platforms in the country.
If you’re looking to watch “Dancing with the Stars” without YouTube TV, you can stream it live on Fubo or DIRECTV, both of which offer 5-day free trials. These services provide access to ABC’s live broadcast, meaning you can watch “Dancing with the Stars” as it airs in real time without a cable subscription.
A significant chunk of video programming from ABC and ESPN is unavailable due to Google and Disney's inability to reach a licensing deal. On Thursday night, YouTube TV’s parent Google announced it was losing access to Disney content,