ESPN Offers Free College GameDay Amid Disney-YouTube TV Dispute
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NBC Sports
ESPN is offering College GameDay for free on the ESPN App for a second week due to ongoing negotiations with YouTube TV, which has resulted in a blackout of ESPN networks for YouTube TV subscribers. Disney's move appears strategic, aiming to encourage viewers to subscribe to the ESPN App or switch services, amidst a broader dispute that could extend into future weekends and impact viewership for key NFL games. The impasse highlights ongoing tensions in sports broadcasting rights and distribution.