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YouTube TV saved ESPN, but you just lost a major sports perk in the deal
This is a real setback for people who use YouTube TV to watch out-of-market baseball. MLB.TV has been an important part of sports streaming, and many subscribers thought that adding more ESPN channels to YouTube TV would also bring MLB’s package.
ESPN, ABC and other Disney TV networks are coming back to YouTube TV, after the media conglomerate and Google reached a deal on pricing and terms for a renewed carriage deal.
The Southeastern Conference is set to dominate NCAA gymnastics broadcasts from 2026. All SEC teams will get full-season coverage on ESPN networks. This move provides unprecedented exposure for SEC athletes.
ESPN announced a notable decision regarding its college football pregame show after making a deal with YouTube TV.
Disney in late October pulled ESPN, ABC and other programming from YouTube TV after the sides failed to reach a distribution deal. The new agreement is a "multi-year" deal, Disney said.