TL;DR
- * The Florida-Georgia game is blacked out on YouTube TV due to a carriage dispute.
- * Disney-owned stations, including ABC and ESPN, are unavailable on YouTube TV.
- * The contract between Disney and YouTube TV expired, leading to the blackout.
- * Alternative streaming options like Fubo, Sling TV, and Hulu + Live TV are available.
College football Saturday is upon us, and there are a number of intriguing matchups happening across the country. One big rivalry that is kicking off on Saturday afternoon is the annual Florida-Georgia game in Jacksonville.
The game is set to kickoff at 3:30 p.m. ET but unfortunately for those looking to watch who rely on YouTube TV, they will be blacked out from watching the matchup.
Saturday's game is being broadcast live on ABC, which is owned by Disney. The company is currently in a carriage dispute over broadcasting fees with YouTube TV.Here’s the latest on why the SEC rivalry game is blacked out for YouTube TV.
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Florida-Georgia missing from YouTube TV
Saturday afternoon's game will be broadcast live on ABC, which typically has the rights to most of the bigger SEC matchups each week. But this week, all Disney-owned stations, including ABC and ESPN, are blacked out for YouTube TV customers.
The contract between Disney and YouTube TV expired on Thursday evening, and since neither party could come to an agreement, the networks have been blacked out since midnight on Friday.
Florida vs. Georgia kicks off at 3:30 p.m. ET, after the noon contest between Texas and Vanderbilt. YouTube TV customers, they'll have to find a different way to watch given the blackout.
ESPN and YouTube TV disagreement updates
ESPN's blackout on YouTube TV started on Friday, October 31. Both sides released statements shortly thereafter. It appears that rights fees are the main point of contention here.
We've tried our hardest, but a fair agreement couldn't be reached, so as of today, YouTube TV will no longer carry Disney programming. You'll consequently be unable to view channels such as ABC and ESPN, nor will you be able to access recordings from these networks within your Library.
— YouTube TV (@YouTubeTV) October 31, 2025
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— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) October 31, 2025
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How to stream Texas-Vanderbilt without a YouTube TV subscription
College football fans subscribed to YouTube TV looking to catch games on ABC and ESPN can explore a few alternative viewing methods. However, YouTube TV is offering a $20 credit for its customers if this blackout lasts for an "extended period of time."
Fubo, specifically, carries all ESPN channels and offers a free trial for new users, while Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV are all options. For those customers wishing to access the original content directly, ESPN has recently launched its comprehensive app, which will feature the Texas vs. Vanderbilt.
| Streaming Option | Cost | Free Trial? |
| Fubo | $84.99/month | Yes |
| Sling TV | $60.99/month | Yes |
| Hulu + Live TV | $64.99/month | Yes |
| DirecTV | $49.99/month | Yes |
| ESPN+ | $29.99/month | No |