# Optimum media distribution agreements

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/optimum-media-distribution-agreements
> Updated: 2026-09-24T17:51:32.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Optimum has secured multiple multi-year distribution agreements with major media providers to maintain programming across its service footprint.

In early September, the company reached a deal with The Walt Disney Company to continue carrying ABC-owned stations, ESPN networks, the NFL Network, and various Disney kids and family channels. This agreement includes access to ESPN Unlimited for Optimum TV subscribers at no extra cost and expands rights for customers to purchase Disney streaming services.

Later in the month, Optimum signed an expanded agreement with A+E Global Media. This deal ensures the continued availability of A+E’s linear portfolio, including A&E, The History Channel, and Lifetime, across Optimum’s 21-state footprint. This distribution deal occurs as The Walt Disney Company sells its shares in A+E Global Media to Hearst Corporation.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-24: Optimum and A+E Global Media sign multi-year distribution deal

Optimum and A+E Global Media have entered a multi-year agreement to continue distributing A+E’s full linear channel portfolio across Optimum’s 21-state service area.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/optimum-and-ae-global-media-sign-multi-year-distribution-deal

### 2026-09-03: Disney and Optimum reach multi-year carriage agreement

Disney and Optimum have signed a multi-year carriage deal, ensuring Optimum subscribers retain access to ESPN, ABC, and NFL Network, while including ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-and-optimum-reach-multi-year-carriage-agreement

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