Subscribers of YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream may qualify for payments from a proposed $50 million settlement with The Walt Disney Company in an antitrust lawsuit over alleged pricing and competition issues in live-TV streaming. Plaintiffs alleged that Disney’s control of popular channels, including ESPN, required streaming providers to include ESPN in base packages, giving Disney leverage over bundle prices and limiting lower-cost alternatives. Disney denied the allegations and agreed to settle without admitting liability or wrongdoing. FuboTV subscribers are not covered because no settlement has been reached with those plaintiffs. Eligible customers who paid for YouTube TV or DirecTV Stream between April 1, 2019, and March 31, 2026, must submit claims online or by mail by Sept. 8, 2026. The amount each claimant will receive has not been determined and will depend on subscription length and the number of approved claims. After administration costs and other fees, the remaining fund will be divided between repealer and non-repealer jurisdictions, with 90% allocated to the former and 10% to the latter. Payments would be distributed only after a final approval hearing scheduled for Jan. 14, 2027.