Key Highlights
- ESPN lost an estimated $110 million during a blackout on YouTube TV.
- The blackout lasted 15 days and cost ESPN roughly $4.3 million per day.
- The financial impact was due to a carriage dispute between ESPN and YouTube TV.
ESPN Took $110 Million Hit From YouTube TV Blackout Last Fall
ESPN incurred a significant financial loss of approximately $110 million due to a 15-day blackout on YouTube TV last fall, which reportedly cost the company around $4.3 million daily. This disruption stemmed from a carriage dispute, highlighting the vulnerabilities of sports networks in the competitive streaming landscape.
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Credit: LANDOVER, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 13: A detailed view of an ESPN Monday Night Football pylon before the game between the Washington Commanders and the Chicago Bears at Northwest Stadium on October 13, 2025 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/
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