YouTube would like to restore ABC and ESPN while the two companies negotiate, saying, "We propose immediately restoring the Disney channels that our customers watch: ABC and the ESPN networks, while we continue to negotiate. Those are the channels that people want."

There are more than 20 channels missing from YouTube TV, which subscribers were accustomed to having at their fingertips. Yes, YouTube TV still offers a wide range of channels, but the absence of Disney options significantly weakens the lineup when compared to the best live TV streaming services.