Short answer: Watching ABC on Disney Plus directly depends on current distribution rights and the streaming bundles you have. Here’s the latest understanding based on recent industry moves:

• ABC and Disney-owned channels are sometimes unavailable on certain live-TV services due to carriage disputes, which can briefly blackout ABC, ESPN, and related networks on those platforms. If you’re trying to watch live ABC via a third-party live TV service, you may encounter a blackout until the dispute is resolved. If you want the most reliable live access during a blackout, check alternative services or consider antenna access for ABC’s local channel where available.

• Disney+ (Disney’s streaming platform) hosts on-demand ABC-related content and ABC News programming, but not a full, live ABC broadcast feed. Some ABC News segments and certain ABC-branded shows may appear as on-demand content within Disney+, depending on regional availability and licensing. For example, there are ABC News programs and live-streaming components within Disney+ offerings, but this does not replace a live ABC broadcast.

• If your goal is to watch ABC News or ABC News-branded content, Disney+ may offer some options, but for broad “ABC” live programming, a participating live-TV service or over-the-air access is typically required while carriage disputes are ongoing. Always verify current availability with your local providers and Disney’s official statements.

What to do next (practical steps):

• Check if your local ABC affiliate is available over-the-air with a TV antenna for live viewing in your area. This provides a free, reliable ABC feed when cable/streaming rights are temporarily restricted.

• If you subscribe to a live TV service, review the service’s channel lineup and any notices about ABC/Disney channel blackout or restoration timelines. If a blackout is active, watch alternatives such as on-demand ABC News content or other streaming options within the Disney ecosystem.

• For on-demand ABC News programming, explore Disney+ or ABC News’ online offerings to see what is currently accessible in the region.

Direct answer:

• You cannot generally watch a full, live ABC broadcast on Disney Plus as a standard offering, since Disney Plus specializes in on-demand content and bundled streaming rather than live ABC feed access. If you’re experiencing a blackout on a third-party live-TV service, you’ll need to use an alternative (like over-the-air antenna or another live-TV option) until the dispute is resolved. Disney+ can provide ABC News-related programming and some ABC-branded shows on demand, but not the complete live ABC channel.