Disney and YouTube strike deal to bring TV channels back to streaming platform

Disney and YouTube announced a deal Friday night to end a blackout that removed ABC, ESPN and other channels from the YouTube TV streaming platform.

Disney and YouTube announced a deal Friday night to end a blackout that removed ABC, ESPN and other channels from the YouTube TV streaming platform.

The agreement ends a standoff in which Disney pulled programming from YouTube TV in late October.

Disney said the deal is a "multi-year distribution agreement" with YouTube TV.

"It recognizes the tremendous value of Disney’s programming and provides YouTube TV subscribers with more flexibility and choice," Disney Entertainment Co-Chairmen Alan Bergman and Dana Walden and ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro said in a news release.

"We are pleased that our networks have been restored in time for fans to enjoy the many great programming options this weekend, including college football," they said in the statement.