April 1, 2026, 10:52 a.m. ET
Michigan Xfinity clients have been abruptly disconnected from E.W. Scripps’ company-owned stations on Tuesday night, March 31, amid a dispute between the 2 corporations.
Xfinity and E.W. Scripps Co. failed to achieve an settlement, and their contract expired, main Xfinity customers to lose entry to E.W. Scripps Co. stations on Tuesday, March 31, Xfinity mentioned in a March 31 e-mail to clients.
“We know unexpected changes to your channel lineup can be frustrating,” the e-mail acknowledged. “Scripps has refused our reasonable offers and is making demands that would significantly increase what you pay for TV service. Thanks for your patience as we work to keep your TV package affordable. If we reach a new agreement and the channels are restored to your lineup, we’ll email you again.”
E.W. Scripps Co., in an announcement to the Detroit Free Press, mentioned that Comcast disrupted clients’ entry, and its affected channels are nonetheless accessible on-line, by way of streaming apps and different cable and satellite tv for pc providers.
“Comcast has removed Scripps local stations from its Xfinity service in 19 markets, cutting off viewers from essential local news, weather and fan-favorite sports that Scripps stations provide Xfinity customers daily,” the assertion learn.
In metro Detroit, Xfinity clients have been disconnected from WXYZ-TV Channel 7 and WMYD, the stations mentioned in March 31 Facebook posts.
West Michigan Xfinity clients lost access to WXMI FOX 17 West Michigan, the station mentioned on its web site.
In mid-Michigan, Xfinity clients lost access to WSYM Fox 47, the station mentioned on its web site.
However, clients can preserve watching by connecting an antenna to their tv or tuning in by way of streaming or satellite tv for pc platforms, the stations mentioned.
Here’s what to know in regards to the Xfinity and E.W. Scripps Company dispute in Michigan.
What Michigan channels have been affected?
Michigan Xfinity clients misplaced entry to the next channels:
- WXYZ Channel 7 – Detroit
- WMYD – Detroit
- FOX 17 WXMI – Grand Rapids
- WSYM-TV FOX 47 – Lansing
How can you continue to watch interrupted channels?
If you have got misplaced entry to the impacted channels on Xfinity, there are nonetheless different methods to tune in.
By buying an antenna to connect with your TV, you’ll be able to nonetheless watch the channels at the moment interrupted on Xfinity with out paying an additional price.
You can even watch the interrupted channels by way of TabloTV, DIRECTV or YouTube TV for WXYZ Channel 7 and WMYD within the Detroit space, the stations mentioned.
In west Michigan and mid-Michigan, Xfinity clients can watch FOX 17 WXMI and WSYM-TV FOX 47 by way of YouTube TV, DIRECTV, or different streaming, cable and satellite tv for pc providers, along with an antenna, based on the stations.
What are the businesses saying?
In a March 31 e-mail to clients, Xfinity mentioned E.W. Scripps Co. was at fault for the dispute that led to interrupted channels.
“Our contract with E.W. Scripps Company has expired,” the Xfinity e-mail acknowledged. “Scripps is a local broadcasting group that owns many TV stations across the country. Despite our best efforts, we have not been able to reach a new agreement. This means that some of your local channels and On Demand content are currently unavailable with Xfinity. To see which channels are affected in your area, visit xfinity.com/facts.”
“We know unexpected changes to your channel lineup can be frustrating,” the e-mail continued. “Scripps has refused our reasonable offers and is making demands that would significantly increase what you pay for TV service. Thanks for your patience as we work to keep your TV package affordable. If we reach a new agreement and the channels are restored to your lineup, we’ll email you again.”
E.W. Scripps Co. blamed Comcast for the dispute in an April 1 assertion to the Detroit Free Press.
“Comcast has removed Scripps local stations from its Xfinity service in 19 markets, cutting off viewers from essential local news, weather and fan-favorite sports that Scripps stations provide Xfinity customers daily,” the assertion learn. “Scripps takes our public service responsibility to serve our communities seriously. Our stations provide on-the-ground reporting, real-time severe weather updates and live sports coverage that keep people safe and connected to what matters most in their daily lives.”
“Scripps has been negotiating in good faith to reach an agreement that reflects this value and is fair for both parties and viewers,” the assertion continued. “We hope Comcast recognizes the critical value we play for our communities and restores our stations’ signals so we can continue to serve their customers. Until then, Xfinity customers can still find our local news and sports programming for free over-the-air, on our station websites, streaming apps and on other locally available cable and satellite providers.”
“Our mission is to connect our communities with accessible local news, weather, live sports and entertainment programming. Comcast’s tactics won’t change our commitment to that,” the E.W. Scripps Co. assertion concluded.
What is E.W. Scripps Co.?
E.W. Scripps Co. is a tv broadcasting firm based mostly in Cincinnati, based on its web site.
What is Xfinity?
Xfinity, or Comcast Cable Communications, is a cable and streaming tv, web, phone and residential safety service supplier, a subsidiary of Comcast Corp., a worldwide media and expertise firm based mostly in Philadelphia, based on its web site.
Contact Jenna Prestininzi: jprestininzi@freepress.com.
