Short answer: Monday Night Football is off YouTube TV right now due to a carriage dispute between Disney (owners of ABC/ESPN) and YouTube TV. This has left some viewers unable to watch MNF in Week 9 until a new agreement is reached or alternative viewing options are found.
Details and context
- What happened: Disney and YouTube TV failed to renew their distribution agreement before the latest MNF game, resulting in Disney-owned channels (including ABC and ESPN) being unavailable on YouTube TV. This affects MNF broadcasts as well as other Disney-owned programming on that platform.
- Who is affected: YouTube TV subscribers who relied on Disney channels to watch MNF (and other Disney content). Estimates in reporting describe millions of subscribers impacted by the blackout.
- Current options: Viewers without YouTube TV can watch MNF on ABC and ESPN if they have a traditional pay-TV service, or via any Disney direct-to-consumer options that carry those networks. Some outlets note NFL+ and other streaming routes as potential alternatives depending on local availability and the specific game rights.
- Longer-term: The impasse highlights ongoing tensions around streaming carriage fees and bundling of sports networks, which can disrupt live sports if agreements lapse or renegotiate terms dramatically.
What you can do now
- Check if you have access to MNF through another service (cable, satellite, or an alternative streamer that carries ABC/ESPN in your region).
- Look for NFL+ or other official streaming options that carry the game in your area, especially if you don’t have a traditional pay-TV plan.
- Stay updated on the dispute: announcements from Disney, YouTube TV, or major sports media outlets will indicate when channels are restored or if a new deal is reached.
If you’d like, specify your country and what streaming/TV options you have access to, and the exact MNF game you want to watch, and the latest practical viewing routes can be tailored to your setup.
