YouTube TV is quietly offering select subscribers $10 off per month for six months—totaling $60 in savings—as compensation amid an ongoing blackout of more than 20 Disney-owned channels, including ESPN, ABC, FX, and National Geographic.
The dispute erupted October 30 when the companies failed to renew their carriage deal; YouTube TV accuses Disney of demanding “costly economic terms” that would raise prices and limit choices, while Disney claims YouTube TV refuses fair rates and favors Hulu + Live TV. Channels vanished overnight, blocking college football, Monday Night Football, and the College Football Playoff Rankings reveal for ~10 million subscribers.
This $60 credit is separate from the one-time $20 credit YouTube TV promised if Disney content stays dark “for an extended period.” That $20 has not been issued yet; users will get an email when it’s ready.
Who gets it? Not everyone. Reports on Reddit and reviews by Tom’s Guide, TechRadar, and USA TODAY show the offer appears mainly for accounts that have previously paused or canceled (a classic retention play). Loyal users without churn history often see nothing, sparking complaints that the compensation feels stingy for losing 20+ channels.
How to claim (desktop only):
- Log in at tv.youtube.com
- Settings → Membership → Manage Plan
- Look for “Redeem your offer” or “Limited-time $10 credit.”
- Accept → $10 auto-applies next six bills.
Bottom line: The $60 total is real but hidden, targeted, and manual—far short of replacing ESPN during playoff season. If you don’t see it, you’re not alone; Google hasn’t emailed or announced it publicly. Check today; the blackout is now on day 8 with no deal in sight.