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Disney and YouTube TV Reach Multi-Year Deal to End ESPN, ABC Blackout

“We’re happy to share that we’ve reached an agreement with Disney,” a YouTube TV spokesperson said Friday as ABC and ESPN returned after a two-week blackout. Subscribers will regain channels and recordings, with ESPN’s full lineup coming by 2026. YouTube apologized for the disruption and thanked users “for the patience” shown during the stalled negotiations.