Disney’s channels will be removed from YouTube’s pay-TV platform after the two media giants failed to reach a new carriage agreement before Thursday’s midnight deadline. The blackout will leave subscribers unable to watch content from Disney networks, including ESPN, ABC, Disney Channel, FX, National Geographic and Freeform.

ESPN received strong backlash after it sent a message to YouTube TV customers this week amid a standoff over rights.

As part of an AI-focused reorganization, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan told employees that it will offer voluntary buyouts.

Disney has pulled its channels from YouTube TV after it failed to reach a new contract agreement with parent company Google. Texas football fans may need to seek alternatives to watch