Negotiations for a new streaming deal between Disney and DirecTV continue this weekend, information Deadline. Meanwhile, both are sending messages to customers left out as the NFL's opening weekend gets underway.
It's been a week since DirecTV customers were able to watch channels like ABC or ESPN. Disney posted posts on instagram and elsewhere, Variety wrotepointing DirecTV viewers to alternatives like Spectrum or Disney’s own Hulu with a live TV subscription to watch things like the US Open tennis tournament or the upcoming Monday Night Football game between the Jets and 49ers.
Last week, Disney accused DirecTV of “a deal that undervalues our portfolio,” while DirecTV insisted that Disney is only trying to “maximize profits” at the expense of customers.
DirecTV aware Yesterday that is offering credits affected customers if they subscribe to Sling or Fubo, and accused Disney of doing “everything possible to prevent you from watching your favorite team unless they offer it to you exclusively.” The company also pointed to Disney’s past disputes with carriers that led to cuts of Spectrum last year, Dish in 2022 and YouTube TV in 2021.
