Why DirecTV subscribers have lost ESPN and ‘Monday Night Football,’ explained
The most significant conflict at the start of the NFL season isn't on the field, but over the broadcast: A long-running feud between DirecTV and the Walt Disney Company (which owns ESPN) has spilled over into the regular season, and fans are suffering as a result. The result is a flurry of finger-pointing from both […]
DirecTV customers still in dark for Jets-49ers on ‘MNF’ as Disney dispute continues
A key milestone has passed in the cold war between Disney and DirecTV. The Jets-49ers game is set to begin on ESPN and ABC's “Monday Night Football,” but the networks' parent company, Disney, has not yet reached a broadcast deal with DirecTV. The dispute involves ESPN-affiliated networks, FX and the Disney-owned and operated ABC affiliate. […]
DirecTV files complaint against Disney with FCC as impasse enters 2nd week
The impasse between DirecTV and Disney over a new broadcast deal is entering its second week and has intensified. DirecTV filed a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission on Saturday night, accusing Disney of negotiating in bad faith. Disney Channel (including ESPN and ABC-owned stations in nine markets) I canceled my DirecTV subscription. Since the […]
DirecTV Clobbered By Angry Customers Threatening to Cancel over ESPN Blackout Amid Disney Dispute
Television service DirecTV is taking hits from angry customers threatening to cancel their contracts over the ESPN cut, while also facing a contract dispute with Walt Disney Co., the majority owner of the cable sports channel. “Switching is not the solution. The loss of sports, programming and movies will impact the entire industry, including streaming […]
ABC Blackout on DirecTV Threatens Donald Trump, Kamala Harris Presidential Debate
The ongoing dispute between The Walt Disney Company and DirecTV could mean millions of households won't be able to watch next week's presidential debate on ABC, as the Disney-owned network is currently blacked out for DirecTV subscribers. Disney and DirecTV have been battling over the terms of a broadcast deal that expired earlier in September, […]
Disney Yanks ABC, ESPN And Other Channels Off DirecTV Amid Contract Dispute
(Photo by Federico Parra/AFP via Getty Images) By James Myers, OAN StaffMonday, September 2, 2024 11:06 AM A.B.C., Disney, ESPN On Sunday, DirecTV customers were unable to access broadcast and streaming services, including Hulu, because the network was removed by its parent company. The Walt Disney Company Regarding a contract dispute. advertisement The popular service […]
Disney Networks ABC, ESPN Go Dark on DirecTV Impacting 11 Million Outraged Subscribers
Walt Disney and satellite television provider DirecTV have been unable to agree on a new distribution deal for ESPN, ABC and other Disney-owned networks, the companies confirmed Sunday, resulting in the loss of viewing for more than 11 million DirecTV subscribers. The outage occurred during the U.S. Open tennis tournament and in the middle of […]
Disney’s DirecTV carriage dispute could be disastrous for football fans
Disney and DirecTV are locked in a battle over streaming rights that could see ESPN go off the air just as the college football season gets underway and “Monday Night Football” gets underway with the New York Jets taking on the San Francisco 49ers. The Mouse House, which owns ESPN, is in contract renewal talks […]