DIRECTV vs. Scripps Carriage Dispute (May 2026)

DIRECTV is expected to lose carriage of 50+ local Scripps-owned TV stations at the end of May 2026 due to an expiring contract and a dispute over substantial fee increases demanded by Scripps. This mirrors a recent short-term Comcast blackout that was later resolved. Source: thedesk.net

Timeline: Contract expires end of this week (article dated May 28, 2026).

• Impact: Loss of local news, network affiliates, sports, and weather for DIRECTV customers in affected markets.
• Workarounds: Antenna, free streaming apps (LG Channels, Samsung TV Plus, Prime Video), or services like Fubo/Hulu + Live TV.
• Both sides say they’re negotiating, but a blackout appears likely.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​