At A Glance
- Who Does the Disney YouTube TV Lawsuit Settlement Affect?
People who paid for a YouTube TV subscription, or a DirecTV Stream subscription (including DirecTV Now and AT&T TV Now), between April 1, 2019 and March 31, 2026.
- What Is the Disney YouTube TV Settlement?
Disney agreed to pay $50 million to settle part of Biddle v. The Walt Disney Company, an antitrust class action. Disney denies any wrongdoing.
- How Much Will I Get From the Disney YouTube TV Settlement?
There is no fixed amount. Payments are pro rata, based on how long you subscribed, after fees and costs. About 90% of the fund goes to people in repealer states.
- Can I Still File a Disney YouTube TV Settlement Claim?
The claim deadline was September 8, 2026 and has passed. If you filed on time, you wait for court approval and payment.
- When Will Disney YouTube TV Settlement Payments Be Sent?
Not before the final approval hearing on January 14, 2027. Payments follow only after approval becomes final.
The Disney YouTube TV Lawsuit Settlement Is a $50 Million Deal for Streaming TV Subscribers
Disney agreed to pay $50 million to settle claims that it helped raise the price of live streaming TV. The deal covers people who paid for YouTube TV or DirecTV Stream. This page explains who is covered, how payments will work, and what happens next now that the claim deadline has passed.
The case is Biddle et al. v. The Walt Disney Company, No. 5:22-cv-07317-EJD, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. Disney denies any wrongdoing and the court has not decided who is right. This page is general information and not legal advice.
Deadline status
The claim and opt out deadline was September 8, 2026 and has passed. The objection deadline is December 1, 2026. The final approval hearing is on January 14, 2027 at 9:00 a.m. PT. Check the official settlement website for updates, and see our guide on class action settlements with no proof of purchase for how claims like this work.
What Is the Disney YouTube TV Lawsuit About?
The plaintiffs say Disney used conduct that raised the prices of streaming live pay television, which is the kind of service that replaces a cable package. They say this broke federal antitrust law and various state antitrust and consumer protection laws, and that subscribers paid more as a result. YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream and FuboTV subscribers filed the case together.
Disney denies the claims. This settlement covers only YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream subscribers. FuboTV plaintiffs have not settled with Disney, so their part of the case continues. The terms come from the court authorized notice, which is embedded below.
The complaint alleges:
- Higher streaming prices: Disney engaged in conduct that raised the price of live pay TV streaming.
- Antitrust violations: The conduct broke federal antitrust law and various state antitrust and consumer protection laws.
- Subscribers paid more: People who bought YouTube TV or DirecTV Stream paid inflated prices.
- Disney's answer: It denies any wrongdoing and settled to resolve the claims.
Who Qualifies for the Disney YouTube TV Settlement?
You are in a settlement class if you purchased a qualifying subscription between April 1, 2019 and March 31, 2026. You did not need to be a current subscriber, and canceled subscribers are included.
You may qualify if you bought:
- YouTube TV: A YouTube TV subscription during the class period.
- DirecTV Stream: DirecTV Stream, DirecTV Now or AT&T TV Now live TV streaming.
- Both services: One claim form could cover both subscriptions.
You are not in the settlement if you are:
- A Disney insider: Disney, its employees, officers, directors and affiliates are excluded.
- Court or counsel staff: Lawyers for the parties, judges and their immediate family and court staff are excluded.
- A FuboTV subscriber only: FuboTV claims have not settled and are not part of this deal.
How Much Is the Disney YouTube TV Settlement Worth?
Disney will pay $50 million if the court approves the deal. Class lawyers will ask for up to 30 percent ($15 million) plus reasonable costs, and each class representative may ask for up to $5,000. The court can award less. What remains after fees, costs and administration is the net fund, and it is divided in two parts.
| Group | Share of net fund | Who is in it |
|---|---|---|
| Repealer jurisdictions | 90% | People who lived in a listed state or territory at any time during the class period |
| All other states | 10% | People located in the remaining states |
Repealer jurisdictions are places where state law lets ordinary consumers recover antitrust damages. They include California, New York, Florida, New Jersey, Michigan, Massachusetts, North Carolina and about 30 others. The notice lists them all. Payments are pro rata, which means equal shares in proportion to how long you subscribed. The final amount depends on how many valid claims were filed, so nobody can give you an exact figure yet.
Missed the deadline?
The claim cutoff was September 8, 2026. The notice allows no late claims, so check the official website, and do not pay anyone who offers to file one for you.
When Will Disney YouTube TV Settlement Payments Be Sent?
Cash payments come only after the court approves the settlement and the approval becomes final. The hearing is January 14, 2027. If someone appeals, payment can be delayed by months.
- Keep your claim confirmation if you filed on time.
- Make sure the administrator has your current mailing and email address.
- Watch the official settlement website for the final approval ruling.
- Ignore any message that asks for a fee or your bank login. Real settlement payments never cost money.
Your Options in the Disney YouTube TV Settlement
The notice listed four choices. Two of them are still open.
Your options were:
- Submit a claim: The only way to get cash. The deadline was September 8, 2026.
- Exclude yourself: Keep the right to sue Disney yourself. The deadline was September 8, 2026.
- Object: Tell the court why you disagree. File by December 1, 2026. You cannot object if you opted out.
- Do nothing: No payment, and you give up the right to sue Disney over the claims in the settlement.
The Official Disney YouTube TV Settlement Notice
This is the court authorized notice for the settlement. It explains the class definition, repealer states, deadlines and how to object.
Key Dates in the Disney Case:
- April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2026: The class period for YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream purchases.
- September 8, 2026: Deadline to file a claim or opt out.
- December 1, 2026: Deadline to file an objection with the court.
- January 14, 2027, 9:00 a.m. PT: Final approval hearing in San Jose. The court can change the date.
If you opted out or believe a company overcharged you, our guide on how to sue a company explains your options. Beware of scams, and read our guide on class action settlement scams. You can report fraud at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
Case: Biddle et al. v. The Walt Disney Company
Case number: 5:22-cv-07317-EJD
Court: U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (Judge Edward J. Davila)
Class counsel: Bathaee Dunne LLP
Phone: 1-877-704-2517
Website: onlinetvsettlement.com
You May Also Want to Know
Yes. It is a $50 million settlement in Biddle v. The Walt Disney Company, in federal court in California. The court authorized the notice. Disney denies wrongdoing. Final approval is still pending.
There is no fixed amount. Payments are pro rata by how long you subscribed, after fees and costs. About 90% of the net fund goes to people in repealer states, so your location matters.
No. The claim deadline was September 8, 2026. If you filed on time, you do not need to do anything now except keep your confirmation.
Not before the final approval hearing on January 14, 2027. Payments follow only after approval becomes final, and an appeal could delay them.
YouTube TV, and DirecTV Stream including DirecTV Now and AT&T TV Now, from April 1, 2019 through March 31, 2026. FuboTV and Hulu are not covered by this settlement.
A state or territory where antitrust law lets ordinary consumers sue for damages. People who lived in one at any time during the class period share 90% of the net fund.
No. Disney denies the claims and the court has not made any finding of wrongdoing. The settlement resolves the case without an admission of fault.
Yes, if you did not opt out. File a written objection with the court by December 1, 2026. It must include your name, address, grounds and signature.
Class lawyers will ask for up to 30 percent of the fund ($15 million) plus costs. The court decides the final amount.