This week's iteration of "Monday Night Football" features perhaps the best matchup of the season. YouTube TV subscribers will have to find another way to watch it.
The Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles are set to joust in what figures to be one of the most captivating matches of the season. And yet, the game — typically aired on ESPN and ABC — won't find a home on YouTube TV.
The reason why? Disney's contract dispute with YouTube TV. Neither side has budged through more than a week of negotiations. As long as the stalemate holds, it's hard to envision when YouTube TV's coverage of Disney networks — including ESPN — will return. Even an enticing duel like Packers-Eagles doesn't move the needle — at least not yet.
With that, here's what you need to know about the media quarrel that has turned sour in recent days and weeks.
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Why is Packers-Eagles not on YouTube TV?
As Disney's feud with YouTube TV enters a second week, ESPN programming — including "Monday Night Football" — continues to be held from the streaming platform.
YouTube TV users were greeted with a blackout when attempting to watch college football games aired on ESPN networks last weekend. There were hopes that "Monday Night Football" — a program which routinely draws more than 10 million viewers — could push YouTube TV and Disney closer to a deal. But that doesn't appear to be the case. Disney cut off its channels for YouTube TV subscribers on Friday, Oct. 31. That ban hasn't been lifted as of Monday, Nov. 10, even as an enticing bout between Green Bay and Philadelphia beckons in the distance.
In addition to their usual devices, YouTube TV subscribers also will be unable to watch the game through ESPN+.
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ESPN and YouTube TV dispute updates
ESPN and YouTube TV's stalemate turned nuclear last weekend, with Disney blocking YouTube TV from airing any of its programming upon the conclusion of its last contract on Oct. 31.
The parties have engaged in a war of words in the days since the contract's expiry, with YouTube TV claiming that Disney's pursuit of profits is to blame for the outage.
“Disney is proposing costly economic terms that would raise prices for YouTube TV customers and give our customers fewer choices, while benefitting Disney’s own live TV products,” YouTube TV said in a statement.
Disney executives responded with fury, accusing YouTube TV of "exploiting its position at the expense of its customers."
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“We invest significantly in our content, and expect our partners to pay fair rates that recognize that value," Disney said. "If we don’t reach a fair deal soon, YouTube TV customers will lose access to ESPN and ABC, and all our marquee programming -- including the NFL, college football, NBA, and NHL seasons -- and so much more.”
No agreement has been reached as of the morning of game day. YouTube TV is offering subscribers a $20 credit in light of the feud.
How to watch Monday Night Football without YouTube TV
ESPN is available through a number of different alternate streaming platforms, including Fubo, which offers prospective subscribers a free trial.
| Streaming Option | Cable subscription needed | Free | Cost | Free Trial? |
| Fubo | No | No | $54.99/month | Yes |
| NFL+ (mobile only) | No | No | $6.99/month | Yes |
| NFL+ Premium | No | No | $14.99/month | Yes |
| Sling TV | No | No | $45.99/month | Yes |
| Hulu + Live TV | No | No | $82.99/month | Yes |