
Disney and DirecTV are reporting they were unable to reach a new distribution deal. As a result of the dispute, Disney-owned stations, ESPN and other channels went dark on DirecTV, DirecTV Stream and U-verse at 7 p.m. ET, Sept. 1.
The services went dark just the featured USC vs. LSU primetime game on Sept. 1 and the presidential debate produced by ABC News approaches. It would leave subscribers without access to key college football contests in the upcoming weeks.