Published On: Sat, Sep 14th, 2024

DirecTV, Disney reach deal to end blackout in time for college football



DirecTV and Disney have reached a deal that brings Disney’s ESPN and other channels back to the pay-tv provider’s customers after a roughly two week blackout.

The deal comes in time for college football this Saturday, which airs on ABC, ESPN, as well as the SEC Network and ACC Network, as well as the Emmy Awards which air on ABC. CNBC earlier reported a deal could be made as early as Saturday.

Disney’s networks went dark on Sept. 1 after the two sides could not agree to terms on fees…



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