Disney Channels Go Dark for Spectrum Subscribers Amid Carriage Dispute, Causing Viewers to Miss Sports

Disney and Charter Communications failed to reach a new deal, resulting in a blackout of Disney's channels on Spectrum.
The blackout caused Spectrum subscribers to miss major sporting events like the US Open, college football, and NFL games.
Viewers have options like streaming services and antennas to access Disney content and live sports.
Both Disney and Charter have launched websites about the dispute and remain hopeful for a resolution.
It's uncertain when Disney's channels will return to Spectrum, but subscribers are likely to miss more NFL coverage until a deal is reached.

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Posted 9/9/2023, 12:00:00 PM

Disney Channels Go Dark for Spectrum Subscribers Amid Carriage Dispute, Causing Viewers to Miss Sports

Disney and Charter Communications failed to reach a new deal, resulting in a blackout of Disney's channels on Spectrum.
The blackout caused Spectrum subscribers to miss major sporting events like the US Open, college football, and NFL games.
Viewers have options like streaming services and antennas to access Disney content and live sports.
Both Disney and Charter have launched websites about the dispute and remain hopeful for a resolution.
It's uncertain when Disney's channels will return to Spectrum, but subscribers are likely to miss more NFL coverage until a deal is reached.

cnet.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/1/2023

Disney pulls ABC, ESPN, FX and other channels from Charter Spectrum service

9/1/2023

Disney Channels, Including ABC and ESPN, Go Dark on Charter Spectrum In Major Carriage Dispute

9/1/2023

Disney pulls ESPN from Spectrum on 1st day of college football Week 1

9/5/2023

ESPN, Disney commence push for Spectrum customers to sign up for Hulu

9/11/2023

Disney and Charter Near Deal to End Cable Blackout Before Monday Night Football

Charter Communications and Disney are expected to reach a deal ahead of "Monday Night Football" that would end the blackout dispute, allowing Charter cable customers to watch the game.

9/11/2023

Comcast's Xfinity Stream App Crashes During Early NFL Games