when will youtube get espn back

It’s unclear exactly when ESPN and ABC will return to YouTube TV from current public reporting, as negotiations between YouTube TV (Google) and Disney are ongoing and have repeatedly extended beyond initial expectations. Recent coverage indicates Disney and YouTube TV were still negotiating in early November 2025, with Disney channels blacked out as of late October and no final agreement announced yet. There have been discussions of potential one- time credits or temporary restorations as leverage or goodwill in the talks, but no guaranteed return date has been set publicly. For the most precise update, you’d want to monitor official statements from YouTube TV and Disney, as well as reliable industry outlets tracking the negotiations in real time.