Quick answer: Yes — there’s a real YouTube TV credit for the Disney blackout, but you must claim it. And while ESPN and ABC are dark on YouTube TV right now, you can still watch Monday Night Football (MNF) tonight on ABC and ESPN via other services or an antenna. Details, steps, and every legit option below.
What’s the $20 YouTube TV credit, and how to claim it
YouTube TV is issuing a $20 bill credit because Disney-owned channels — including ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, FX, Freeform, National Geographic, SEC Network, and more — have been blacked out following a carriage dispute that began on October 31, 2025. Credits apply to your next bill and are rolling out via email instructions.
- It is not automatic: “you have to go claim it,” with a direct link at tv.youtube.com. That’s how ProFootballTalk framed it in urging subscribers to act “NOW.”
- Where the button lives: Sign in on desktop → Settings → Updates (or Membership > Manage plan in some accounts) → tap Claim credit. A confirmation appears and the $20 applies to your next invoice.
- Auto-applied cases: If you’re billed through Google Play or another third party, the credit may post automatically.
- Past/parallel offers: Some users previously saw $10 per month for six months (up to $60) during the same dispute; eligibility varies account-to-account.
Why you can’t watch Monday Night Football on YouTube TV — and where to watch it
While YouTube TV negotiates with Disney, ABC, and ESPN remain offline on that platform. This week’s Monday Night Football matchup — Philadelphia Eagles vs. Green Bay Packers — is listed for 8:15 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN. If you’re asking, “Is Monday Night Football on YouTube TV?” or “Can I watch MNF on YouTube TV?” the answer, for now, is no. Here are working options:
- Use the ESPN app (with provider authentication or an ESPN subscription) to watch ESPN live.
- Hulu + Live TV (trial promos vary) includes ABC and ESPN for Monday Night Football streaming.
- Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and Sling TV offer packages with ABC/ESPN. Check local ABC availability.
- Free over-the-air: Use an antenna to get your local ABC TV station and watch MNF free.
Channel status: Does YouTube TV have ABC and ESPN right now?
ABC and ESPN are currently not available on YouTube TV due to the blackout. Impacted networks include: ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, ESPNU, ACC Network, SEC Network, FX, FXX, FXM, Freeform, Disney Channel, Disney XD, Disney Junior, National Geographic, Nat Geo Wild, Nat Geo Mundo, ABC News Live, Localish, and ESPN Deportes (in Spanish plans). The blackout also affects 4K Plus and Spanish Plus add‑ons.
FAQ: All the ways people are asking this
- Where to watch Monday Night Football / where is Monday Night Football streaming / what channel is Monday Night Football / MNF channel? ABC and ESPN carry MNF. If they’re dark on YouTube TV, use Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling, the ESPN app, or an antenna.
- How to watch MNF tonight / how to watch MNF without YouTube TV? Any service that includes ABC or ESPN works. See options above.
- Is Monday Night Football on YouTube TV? Not during the Disney blackout.
- Is ABC on YouTube TV? Does YouTube TV have ESPN? Both are temporarily unavailable during the dispute.
- How to watch Eagles game / how to watch Eagles game today / how to watch Eagles game tonight / watch Eagles game live online for free / where can I watch the Eagles game (today/tonight)? ABC and ESPN (via Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling, or the ESPN app). Over-the-air ABC works free if you have an antenna.
- Where to watch Packers game / Packers game live stream free? Same answer as above for MNF; legitimate free option is an antenna for ABC.
- Is ESPN back on YouTube TV? Not yet. Negotiations are ongoing; if a deal is reached, channels would return within hours.
- Why can’t I watch Monday Night Football? Because ABC/ESPN are Disney-owned and currently blacked out on YouTube TV.
- Can I watch Monday Night Football on YouTube TV? Not until the dispute ends.
- What streaming service has Monday Night Football? Any live TV service with ABC and ESPN: Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling. The ESPN app also streams it with a valid subscription.
- Is ABC on YouTube TV / does YouTube TV have ABC? Not during the blackout.
- ABC streaming / ABC Sports / ESPN live? Use the ABC or ESPN apps with a pay‑TV login or a service that carries them.
- ESPN Unlimited free trial / ESPN free trial / Hulu Live TV free trial? Trial availability changes; check current offers. You still need ABC/ESPN access to stream MNF.
What the $20 (or $60) means
Some customers previously saw $10 per month for six months in account settings (up to $60) during this dispute. The currently advertised $20 one‑time bill credit is simpler, but because it isn’t automatic, many subscribers could miss it.
Step‑by‑step recap: how to claim on tv.youtube.com
- On desktop, go to tv.youtube.com and sign in.
- Click your profile photo → Settings.
- Open Updates (or Membership → Manage plan).
- Click Claim credit. You should see a confirmation that the $20 credit will apply to your next bill.
Will ABC/ESPN return to YouTube TV before kickoff?
Both companies say they’re negotiating. If they strike a deal, channels would return within hours. Until then, plan on ABC and ESPN not being available on YouTube TV for Monday Night Football.
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