Disney and YouTube TV have reached an agreement to end the blackouts

After a two-week hiatus, YouTube TV and Disney announced on Friday that they had reached an agreement.

In addition to bringing back Disney networks like ABC, ESPN, and FX to the YouTube TV streaming service, The deal ESPN will also see its new direct-to-consumer service available on YouTube TV at no additional price. YouTube will also be able to sell select Disney networks and the Disney+/Hulu bundle as part of different bundles.

In a statement, Disney Entertainment co-presidents Alan Bergman and Dana Walden, along with ESPN president Jimmy Pitaro, described the deal as one that “recognizes the tremendous value of Disney’s programming and provides YouTube TV subscribers with more flexibility and choice.”

“We are thrilled to have our networks back in time so fans can enjoy so many great programming options this weekend, including college football,” Disney executives added.

YouTube too Issue a statement He said Friday that subscribers will see the restoration of the damaged channels “throughout the day.” The company also said: “We apologize for the disruption and appreciate our subscribers’ patience as we negotiate on their behalf.”

YouTube TV is supposed to be a cable TV alternative for cord cutters, but like most cable TV providers, the service has had its share of Disputes with major content providers – It usually comes down to how much money you have to pay them and how much flexibility you have to offer their content in different packages.

The last time YouTube and Disney renegotiated in 2022, there was something similar (If it were much more concise) Power outage. This time, YouTube I offered customers a $20 credit They can apply for their next bill.

One survey even indicated that due to Disney’s outage, 24% of the service’s more than 10 million subscribers said they were down. Their subscription has already been cancelled Or plan to do so soon. (A YouTube spokesperson said the actual change “is manageable and is not consistent with the results of this survey.”)

In fact, TechCrunch’s Amanda Silberling said there were power outages Ruining her life Because she couldn’t watch “Jeopardy!” Fortunately, her two-week nightmare was over.