Disney-owned content has been removed from YouTube TV as the two companies failed to renew their contract, USA TODAY reports. That includes ESPN, which is set to stream and broadcast the UC game. So, …
If you’re a YouTube TV subscriber, you might need a plan B if you want to watch the UC Bearcats take on the Utah Utes on Saturday night.
Disney-owned content has been removed from YouTube TV as the two companies failed to renew their contract, USA TODAY reports. That includes ESPN, which is set to stream and broadcast the UC game.
So, how can football fans watch the first-ever game between surging Cincinnati and Utah, including the morning College GameDay broadcast?
Here are four options.
Get a Fubo pass or free trial
Fubo, which includes ESPN, offers a free trial. Just make sure the package you select includes ESPN and the trial lasts long enough to watch the game (some only last 1 day.)
Watch Cincinnati vs. Utah on FuboGet a Sling TV day or weekend pass
Sling TV now offers day and weekend passes, starting at $4.99, that include ESPN.
Subscribe to ESPN Unlimited
ESPN launched its own streaming service in September with two tiers – Select and Unlimited.
You’ll need the Unlimited plan to watch the UC game, though, which costs $29.99 a month.
Sign up for a new live streaming service
You can also sign up for a new live streaming service such as Hulu + Live TV, which costs $88.99 monthly. Hulu also has a variety of ESPN add-ons and bundle options ranging in price from $12.99 to $99.99 per month.
The Utah Utes will host the Bearcats at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 1. Kickoff is set for 10:15 p.m.
College GameDay start time
ESPN’s popular College GameDay show will broadcast from the University of Utah before the game. Coverage begins at 9 a.m. ET on ESPN.
Did YouTube TV lose ESPN?
As of Oct. 31, ESPN sports and other content from Disney-owned properties cannot be streamed by YouTube TV subscribers, as the two companies failed to renew a contract by 11:59 p.m. ET Oct. 30.
ABC, National Geographic, Disney Channel, FX and other Disney-owned channels have also been removed from YouTube TV.
Why is ESPN not on YouTube TV?
In a letter to YouTube TV subscribers, the platform wrote that as the contract renewal date approached, the company could not “agree to terms that disadvantage our members while benefiting Disney’s own live TV products.”
YouTube TV added that it is committed to reaching an agreement with Disney, but if content is unavailable for an extended time, then the platform will offer a $20 credit to subscribers.
USA TODAY Network contributed to this report.
Source: Utah News