Temporary Suspension of YouTube TV Largely Responsible for Disney’s Sports Revenue of $191 Million i

Disney’s sports division, including ESPN, earned $191 Million during the first quarter of 2026. Disney Sports Revenue This is a decrease of $56 million compared to Q1 fiscal 2025, as advertising revenue growth of 10% was more than offset by higher programming and production costs and a decrease in subscription and affiliate fees. The temporary suspension of YouTube TV also had an negative impact of operating income of approximately $110 million. The quarter began in September, a month after the launch of ESPN Unlimited, a new direct-to-consumer streaming service app....