YouTube TV subscribers still do not have access to ABC, ESPN and other Disney-owned channels, as well as related recorded content on their DVRs from Disney brands. As of Saturday, Disney and Google-owned YouTube TV continue to go back and forth in negotiations for a new carriage agreement after the previous one expired Oct. 30.
Viewers like you lose out when feuds like this happen, but if you’re a YouTube TV subscriber, you don’t have to miss all your favorite sports events and other programming. There are short-term fixes that don’t involve getting cable.
NFL’s Monday Night Football, NBA games, college basketball and more are available on other services using the options below. In addition to offering guidance through our NBA streaming guide and the best NFL platforms for cord-cutters, we’re sharing where you can watch ESPN and ABC without paying a lot of money — or any at all. (And don’t forget, you can always use this app to find a sports bar or buy an antenna).
5 options for YouTube TV subscribers
- Sling Orange Day/Weekend Pass: $5, $10; carries ESPN
- ESPN Unlimited: $30; carries ESPN networks
- Fubo Sports: $46 for first month after free trial; carries ABC and ESPN networks
- DirecTV MySports: $70 after free trial; access to ESPN networks and, in some regions, ABC
- Hulu Plus Live TV: $65 promo offer after free trial; carries ABC and ESPN channels
Most of these packages can serve as a temporary solution, provided you remember to cancel your subscription before the monthly price is due. Here’s a rundown of what these services offer in terms of channel lineups, cost and bundle options.
