DirecTV loses Scripps local stations after retransmission talks fail
DirecTV has lost Scripps local stations due to an inability for the two companies to agree on a new retransmission pact. The blackout began on Sunday evening, May 29, 2026, impacting only local Scripps-owned channels.
Key Takeaways
- DirecTV lost Scripps stations Sunday around 7 p.m. ET.
- The blackout stems from a failed new retransmission pact between DirecTV and Scripps.
- Only local Scripps-owned channels are impacted.
- The article says viewers will feel the effect if the blackout stretches to Friday.
Why It Matters
This is an immediate carriage interruption for DirecTV customers who rely on Scripps-owned local stations. The dispute is narrowly scoped to local channels, but it still shows how retransmission negotiations can quickly remove live local programming from a distributor’s lineup. For StreamingMeme readers, the key ecosystem signal is that even limited blackouts can affect day-to-day distribution relationships between platform operators and station owners. Watch whether the blackout is still in place on Friday, which the article flags as the point at which viewers would notice the impact.
Read full article at cablefax.com
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