As of now, there have been no official announcements confirming that DIRECTV is getting ESPN back, but there have been ongoing discussions about the relationship between ESPN’s parent company, Disney, and various TV providers, including DIRECTV.
In 2023, there were reports about negotiations between Disney and DIRECTV over the carriage of ESPN and other Disney-owned channels. These talks have been a part of broader issues involving rising costs for TV providers and the shift from traditional cable/satellite TV to streaming services.
DIRECTV lost access to ESPN and other Disney-owned networks in September 2023 after a contract dispute. Since then, both companies have been negotiating, but no concrete resolution has been confirmed publicly yet. Keep an eye on news from both DIRECTV and Disney for updates, as negotiations in the TV industry can often change rapidly.
