YouTube TV and Disney channels went dark in late October 2025 due to a contract dispute between Google (YouTube TV) and The Walt Disney Company. Disney-owned networks, including ABC and ESPN, were removed from YouTube TV after their carriage agreement expired without a renewal, leaving subscribers with a gap in live Disney content. Both sides publicly blamed the other for failing to reach terms before the deadline, and Google indicated it would credit impacted subscribers if the blackout persisted for an extended period. Disney suggested that Google was leveraging market power to push for terms that would raise costs or limit Disney’s distribution, while YouTube TV emphasized that the loss affects subscribers and favors Disney’s own services like Hulu + Live TV and Fubo. The situation mirrored prior carriage disputes where channels temporarily disappear from streaming platforms after negotiations stall, and it prompted questions about replacement viewing options and potential credits for affected customers.