Spectrum and Disney update: ESPN returns in El Paso area ahead of MNF game

Spectrum cable-TV subscribers in the El Paso area can again get ESPN and Disney channels.

That means the NFL's Monday night football game, featuring quarterback Aaron Rodgers' first game for the New York Jets against the Buffalo Bills, led by quarterback Josh Allen, will be available on Spectrum.

Charter Communications, Spectrum's parent company, and the Walt Disney Co., Monday morning announced the completion of a multi-year agreement that brings the Walt Disney-owned channels, including ESPN, back to the cable-TV provider. The contract dispute had taken the channels off of Spectrum.

As part of the deal, the majority of Disney's networks and stations, including ESPN, will be immediately restored to Spectrum's cable-TV customers, according to a news release issued by the companies.

"This deal recognizes both the continued value of linear television and the growing popularity of streaming services, while addressing the evolving needs of our customers," the companies' chief executive officers, Disney's Robert Iger and Charter's Chris Winfrey, said in a statement.

No financial details were immediately announced.

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Vic Kolenc may be reached at 915-546-6421, vkolenc@elpasotimes.com and @vickolenc on X.

This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: Spectrum ESPN: Disney channels return as companies make new deal