Disney vs YouTube TV Blackout Week Two How to Watch ESPN and ABC The standoff between Disney and YouTube TV is now in its second week with no resolution in sight. For sports fans, this means another weekend of missing major games after The Walt Disney Co pulled its channels from the streaming service on October 30th following a failed carriage agreement negotiation. YouTube TV subscribers were unable to watch college football on ABC or ESPN last weekend, and the same frustration awaits them this weekend. While YouTube TV has promised a $20 monthly credit if the blackout continues, that offers little consolation for viewers wanting to watch live events like Saturday’s college football slate or Monday Night Football. If you are a YouTube TV subscriber and dont want to miss the action, you will need to find an alternative streaming method. Fortunately, there are several options available. One of the cheapest short term fixes is a Sling Day Pass. For five dollars a day, you get access to all ESPN programming with no long term commitment. This is a great option if you only need to catch a specific game, like Monday Night Football on ESPN. Do note that ABC is not included with Sling passes. For a more permanent solution that includes all the missing Disney owned channels, consider switching to a different live TV streaming service. The top alternatives are Hulu Plus Live TV, DirecTV Stream, and Fubo. All three carry ESPN, ABC, and the other Disney channels. A key advantage of these services is that, like YouTube TV, they operate on flexible month to month subscriptions, allowing you to easily cancel or pause your service. For those who only need their local ABC channel for news and primetime programming, you might be able to get it for free. You can check if your local ABC affiliate has its own streaming news app. Another reliable method is to use an over the air antenna, which provides free local broadcast channels in high definition. You can visit antennaweb org and enter your ZIP code to see which channels are available in your area. Here is a look at some of the key sporting events you will miss on YouTube TV this weekend. On Friday, November 7th, Tulane at Memphis airs on ESPN at 9 PM. Saturday, November 8th has a full slate of college football, including No. 7 BYU at No. 8 Texas Tech on ABC at 12 PM, No. 5 Georgia at Mississippi State on ESPN at 12 PM, and the marquee matchup of LSU at No. 4 Alabama on ABC at 7:30 PM. For NFL fans, Monday Night Football on November 10th features the Philadelphia Eagles versus the Green Bay Packers at 8:15 PM on both ESPN and ABC. The list of channels currently blacked out on YouTube TV includes all Disney owned networks. The major losses for most subscribers are ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ACC Network, SEC Network, FX, National Geographic, Freeform, and the Disney Channel. As the negotiations continue behind the scenes, viewers are left to find their own ways to watch. Whether you opt for a temporary Sling pass, a full switch to a competitor, or a free over the air antenna, you do not have to miss your favorite shows and live games.
