Disney and Charter Communications have reached a deal to restore access to popular channels including ABC and ESPN to the cable provider’s subscribers, ending a week-long dispute. The deal was made just hours prior to “Monday Night Football,” which airs on Disney-owned ESPN.
Disney channels were pulled from Charter stations over Labor Day weekend, as the two companies were unable to agree on a new deal. Millions of Charter’s Spectrum customers were prohibited from accessing Disney content, including channels like National Geographic and FX.
Disney announced the deal on Monday in a press release, calling it a “transformative, multiyear distribution agreement that maximizes value for consumers and supports the linear TV experience as the industry continues to evolve.”