DWTS isn’t on YouTube TV right now because Disney channels, including ABC which airs DWTS, have been pulled from YouTube TV due to a carriage/negotiation dispute between Disney and Google/YouTube. As a result, viewers using YouTube TV can’t access ABC live or Disney-owned channels until a new deal is reached or alternative viewing options are chosen.
What to do if you want to watch DWTS now
- Use alternative streaming services that carry ABC/Disney channels: Disney+, Hulu with Live TV, Fubo, or DIRECTV, depending on availability in your region. These services often offer live ABC or the Disney suite of channels needed to watch DWTS live.
- Watch DWTS after it airs: DWTS episodes typically become available on-demand the day after airing on platforms like Hulu, or can be purchased per episode on services such as Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV.
- Check official announcements: YouTube TV and Disney have indicated credits or refunds for affected subscribers during the blackout, so monitor your account notices for credit details if the disruption continues.
Notes for context
- The blackout is part of a broader dispute over terms and pricing for Disney-owned networks on YouTube TV, not a DWTS-specific issue. Other Disney channels and sports programming are affected while negotiations continue.
- If you rely on live sports or live ABC programming beyond DWTS, consider temporary switches to one of the alternative services that carry the Disney networks, or use on-demand options where available.
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