With the expiration of a carriage deal between Disney and YouTube TV a week away, the company has started to put messaging on its airwaves, including ESPN, about the potential end of the deal, which would have major implications for around 10 million YouTube TV subscribers.

Under the multi-million dollar deal, the NFL will sell NFL Network and other NFL media assets to Disney in exchange for a 10% equity stake in ESPN. While the deal has the sign-off of the NFL’s owners, NFL EVP of media distribution Hans Schroeder told reporters on Wednesday the deal has yet complete the necessary regulatory processes.

The Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+ Bundle without ads, priced at $26.99/month, would cost you $48.97/month if you subscribed to all three services separately. Similarly, you’ll save even with the Disney+ and Hulu Bundle with ads ($10.99/month), which would be $19.98/month without a bundle discount.

Disney plans to blow it out for America’s 250th birthday next year. The company is planning a 24-hour cross-platform television extravaganza to celebrate July 4, 2026, marking 250 years of American independence,

Disney's latest round of streaming service price hikes go into effect Tuesday, with price increases being spread across standalone subscriptions for Disney Plus, Hulu and ESPN, as well as bundles and its live TV platform, Hulu Plus Live TV. The last time the company upped the costs of its streaming services was -- you guessed it -- October 2024.