DirecTV and Disney have reached a tentative agreement on a deal that will bring back ABC, ESPN and several other networks on Saturdays after a nearly two-week distribution battle.
“DirecTV and Disney have a long history of connecting consumers to the best entertainment, and this agreement further strengthens that commitment by recognizing both the great value of Disney content and the evolving preferences of DirecTV customers,” the companies said in a joint statement. statement.
The agreement comes just in time for college football and the Emmy Awards.
The deal will allow DirecTV to offer options in specific genres such as sports, entertainment and kids and family, including Disney's linear networks, which include Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+.
Per the deal, certain DirecTV packages could include Disney's streaming services, including Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+.
In the announcement, the two companies said they were working to enter into a new multi-year agreement.
