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The company also noted that during the last two U.S. elections, “the vast majority of tuned-in YouTube TV subscribers chose not to watch ABC,” further supporting its reasoning for not restoring the network temporarily. Simply put, the company doesn’t think it makes sense.

If you have a valid cable login, you can watch MNF live on ABC, ESPN, or the ABC website. One new option is ESPN’s Unlimited bundle, which includes ESPN, Hulu, and Disney+ for $29.99/month for 12 months (or $29.99/month for just ESPN).

The current mess battle between YouTube TV and the Walt Disney Co. provides an opportunity to rethink having paid live television.

YouTube TV will drop ESPN, ABC and other Disney networks at midnight ET Thursday. Google and Disney remain far apart on a deal in a dispute over pricing.

Disney said the online pay-TV platform, which is owned by the tech giant Google and available only in the US, had refused to pay fair rates for the content, which also include National Geographic and the Disney channel.

The No. 18 Oklahoma Sooners face the No. 14 Tennessee Volunteers, led by quarterback Joey Aguilar on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn.

Millions of YouTube TV users lose ESPN, Disney and ABC channels after contract talks collapse, sparking outrage among sports fans across the United States.