Disney and DirecTV End Two-Week Blackout, Channels Like ESPN and ABC Return to Service

Disney and DirecTV have reached a new distribution agreement, putting an end to a two-week blackout that affected DirecTV's 11 million customers. The blackout prevented viewers from accessing popular channels like ESPN and ABC, impacting significant events such as Monday Night Football and the U.S. Open tennis tournament.

Agreement Reached

The agreement allows channels like ESPN and ABC to return to DirecTV's satellite TV service. According to the companies, the pact was struck in time to avoid alienating viewers who wanted to watch college football on ESPN and the Emmys, which aired on Disney's ABC broadcast network.

DirecTV and Disney expressed their longstanding commitment to connecting consumers with top-notch entertainment. They emphasized the value of Disney's content and the evolving preferences of DirecTV's customers as key factors in finalizing the agreement.