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ABC, ESPN and other major Disney programming are still unavailable for YouTube TV subscribers, but luckily for those eager to keep up with the networks’ lineup of shows and coverage, great and affordable alternatives are out there. The partnership dispute between YouTube TV and Disney resulted in an unfortunate blackout for YouTube TV subscribers that started Friday, Oct. 31. That day, subscribers were unable to access ESPN, ABC and more popular networks under Disney’s umbrella. As the two have yet to reach an agreement regarding contract negotiations, the popular networks are still unavailable and there is no set time the issue could be resolved, meaning those who enjoy these fan-favorite networks could need to seek alternative streaming platforms to continue streaming. More on streaming alternatives Luckily for sports fans eager to catch the Monday night football coverage on ESPN and fans of major ABC shows like Grey’s Anatomy, Abbott Elementary, and The Golden Bachelor, there are two other streaming alternatives that stand out for their affordability, helpful features, and channels lineup—Fubo and DIRECTV, both of which offer free trials to new subscribers. Fubo is a popular live TV streaming service that appeals to cord cutters looking to enjoy a plethora of live TV channels and helpful features. Starting at $84.99 a month after its free trial, this popular streaming service offers users over 100 live TV channels through its base package and includes helpful features like unlimited DVR. Though considered a sports-focused live streaming service, this popular streaming platform offers much more and some of its most popular channels include ESPN, ABC, FOX, BET, MTV, CNBC, MSNBC, USA and much more. DIRECTV is one of the leading streaming platforms taking the industry by storm. With plans starting at $86.99 after its 5-day free trial, DIRECTV offers a plethora of live TV channels, tailor-made genre packs to slim down filler overload, and a load of other appealing features. With three plans to choose from, DIRECTV offers subscribers a slew of popular channels such as HGTV, ESPN, Bravo, CMT, CNN, BET and much more.
