After nearly two weeks off the air, Disney and YouTube TV have buried the hatchet. ESPN, ABC, and other Disney channels are back. The new deal even adds ESPN’s direct-to-consumer app to the platform. But with subscriptions already topping $80 a month, many viewers are left wondering what Google might do next.

“We’re happy to share that we’ve reached a deal with Disney to bring their content back to YouTube TV,” wrote YouTube TV on its official site. “Subscribers should see channels including ABC, ESPN, and FX returning to their service over the course of the day. Thanks for your patience and for being a valued member.”

But fans didn’t seem too happy. Back in 2018, YouTube TV launched at $35 per month and steadily grew its subscriber base. Compared to that, the recent deal feels like a major jump, and fans are worried if the price will climb even higher.

Remember, before sealing the arrangement, The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand reported, “Google’s CEO, Sundar Pichai, and Disney CEO Bob Iger have become more involved in the ESPN-YouTube TV negotiations.” At that time, YouTube TV made it clear the tussle wasn’t just with ESPN. Disney’s non-sports channels like Freeform, FX, and National Geographic became a catch, and negotiations got tangled over how much Google should pay for these channels.

Now, after two weeks, while the ESPN blackout has ended, subscribers have access to all channels. Still, YouTube TV is offering a $20 credit to its users, and that discount raises concerns about future price hikes. As YouTube TV continues to grow as a cable giant compared to Spectrum and Comcast, which each have around 12 million subscribers.

While Google’s next move became a hot topic, CFB fans didn’t hold back in sharing their opinions on the new deal.

ESPN is back, but the concern is still there

The YouTube/ESPN blackout affected 10 million subscribers. They missed ‘Monday Night Football,’ the CFP rankings, and college football games on YouTube TV. While the corporate clash between Google and Disney left them caught in the middle, one fan didn’t hold back to call it ‘incredibly stupid.’ “That took two weeks longer than it should have. The fact that it happened at all was incredibly stupid and a slap in the face to subscribers, @YouTubeTVand @ESPN should be ashamed of themselves!” tweeted the fan.

Surely, the new deal now gives CFB fans access to this week’s games, including Oklahoma vs. Alabama, Texas vs. Georgia, and Notre Dame vs. Pitt. But the concern remains: potential price hikes. Considering that, one fan stated, “I’d assume prices go up in 6 months since YTTV offered $10 off for six months on top of the $20 credit.” Another fan kept it simple, stating, “YouTube TV prices going up in 3, 2, 1…”

While this blackout reportedly caused YouTube TV to lose 25% of its subscribers, according to a survey, the platform said the losses were “manageable.” To cap it off, they added a “Claim Credit” button for active users as compensation for this blackout. While it seems like a strategy to appease subscribers, it can be the smartest way for a future hike.

Perhaps, that’s why one fan commented, “Now the question is how much is this gonna cost us,” while another made it bold, saying, “Coming soon. YouTube TV: 109/month.” Finally, a frustrated fan summed up all the concerns of fans over this thought of growing prices, stating, “It’s over. Until the next time. #Disney #YouTubeTV”

While all indications hint at a possible price hike, the decision rests entirely with Google and Disney.