Disney has shut down ESPN 3 as it shifts its distribution strategy toward ESPN Unlimited, which carries all programming from ESPN’s cable networks and ESPN Plus.

“The new year is almost upon us, but ESPN3 didn’t quite make it through to 2026. As of Dec. 2, Disney and ESPN have officially discontinued ESPN3, which has ceased operations and is no longer available on any live TV streaming service, or in any linear pay-TV package. Its content has been dispersed.”

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Disney has quietly shut down ESPN3 as 2025 comes to a close. The digital network that acted as an extension of ESPN has been officially discontinued on live TV streaming services and linear pay-TV packages as of Dec.

Disney and ESPN have officially discontinued ESPN3, which has ceased operations and is no longer available on any live TV streaming service, or in any linear pay-TV package.

YouTube TV viewers can no longer see Disney channels including ABC and ESPN after the two sides failed to agree on a new content distribution deal. Other channels that vanished from Google's pay TV platform include the Disney Channel, FX and Nat Geo.

Good news for YouTube TV customers, Disney and YouTube TV's parent company, Google, have reached an agreement to restore ABC, ESPN, and other Disney Channels. The deal also includes access to the new ESPN direct-to-consumer offering and the ability to get ...

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