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sports-business1 month ago•8 min saved

Prime Video Secures Exclusive Local Streaming Rights for Six NHL Teams

Prime Video has become the exclusive local streaming home for six NHL teams starting with the 2026-27 season. The multiyear deal covers the Carolina Hurricanes, Anaheim Ducks, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, and St. Louis Blues. Fans in these regional markets can subscribe for $19.99 monthly or $99.99 annually, independent of an Amazon Prime membership. This move replaces failing regional sports networks and centralized production models, allowing teams to control distribution while out-of-market fans continue using NHL Center Ice or ESPN+.

via hollywoodreporter.com|

#broadcasting #nhl #prime-video

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Prime Video Secures Local Rights for Six NHL Teams Amid Regional Network Collapse

Prime Video has become the exclusive local streaming home for six NHL teams starting in the 2026-27 season. The deal covers the Carolina Hurricanes, Anaheim Ducks, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, and St. Louis Blues. This move follows the collapse of regional sports networks, forcing teams to seek new distribution partners. Fans in these markets will access games via Prime Video, often for an additional fee, while out-of-market rights remain with ESPN+.

via Awful Announcing|

#nhl #prime-video #regional-sports-networks

sports-business1 month ago•1 min saved

Prime Video Secures Exclusive Local Rights for Six NHL Teams

Prime Video and the NHL have finalized a multi-year agreement to provide exclusive local streaming coverage for six U.S. teams starting in the 2026-27 season. The deal covers the Carolina Hurricanes, Anaheim Ducks, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, and St. Louis Blues. This move follows the collapse of several regional sports networks, shifting in-market fans to Amazon's platform while out-of-market viewers continue using NHL Center Ice.

via Amazon MGM Studios Press Site|

#minnesota-wild #nhl #prime-video

sports-business1 month ago•1 min saved

Prime Video becomes exclusive local home for six NHL teams amid RSN collapse

Amazon's Prime Video has secured exclusive local streaming rights for six NHL teams—Anaheim Ducks, Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, and St. Louis Blues—starting this season. This move follows the dissolution of FanDuel Sports Network and Victory+, forcing the league to adopt a centralized production model. While out-of-market fans continue using ESPN+ or NHL Center Ice, in-market viewers face a fragmented landscape: some teams require a separate $19.99/month subscription, while others are included in standard Prime memberships. The NHL is providing production support, but teams retain control over advertising sales and distribution strategies, marking a significant shift in how local hockey is consumed.

via The New York Times|

#nhl #prime-video #regional-sports-networks

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Defunct FanDuel Sports Network Sues Comcast and Charter Over Unpaid Licensing Fees

Main Street Sports, the defunct owner of regional sports networks formerly known as Fox Sports and FanDuel Sports Network, has filed lawsuits against Comcast and Charter Communications in Delaware Superior Court. The suits allege that the two largest U.S. pay-TV providers breached contracts by underpaying licensing fees for live NBA and NHL games aired in early 2026. Main Street, which emerged from bankruptcy in early 2025, had been winding down its operations due to liquidity issues and heavy debt, despite previously reporting subscriber growth. The company aired its final MLB games in 2025 but continued broadcasting NBA and NHL content through the 2026 season before ceasing operations. The lawsuits highlight ongoing financial tensions between regional sports networks and pay-TV distributors amid declining subscriber numbers and industry restructuring.

via CNBC|

#business #charter-communications #comcast

business2 months ago•3 min saved

DAZN to Host New York Games as Gotham App Winds Down

YES Network and MSG Networks will move local-game streaming from the Gotham Sports app to DAZN, covering Yankees, Knicks, Rangers, Islanders, Devils, Nets and Sabres; the migration begins in the 2026-27 season, with existing cable subscribers able to stream for free on DAZN, as regional sports networks face cord-cutting pressure and seek new subscribers.

via CNBC|

#business #dazn #gotham-app

business9 months ago•3 min saved

Multiple MLB Teams Cancel Broadcast Deals Amid Network Uncertainty

The Detroit Tigers and other MLB teams are canceling their TV contracts with FanDuel Sports Network due to financial instability within the network, which is struggling to stay afloat amid industry-wide challenges and potential bankruptcy. Teams are exploring alternative broadcasting options, including moving to MLB's own media platform, as the regional sports network industry faces declining revenues and viewership shifts to streaming.

via The Detroit News|

#business #fanduel-sports-network #main-street-sports-group

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

MLB to Manage Reds' Broadcasts Starting 2025

Major League Baseball (MLB) will take over the Cincinnati Reds' local broadcasts starting in 2025, offering both traditional TV and a new direct-to-consumer streaming option without blackouts. This move comes as the regional sports network model struggles due to cord-cutting, with MLB already handling broadcasts for several other teams. The Reds' previous broadcaster, Diamond Sports Group, is reducing its portfolio after bankruptcy, leading to MLB's expanded role. While the streaming model offers fans more flexibility, it may initially reduce revenue for teams like the Reds, who previously benefited from lucrative cable deals.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#broadcasting #cincinnati-reds #mlb

business1 year ago•1 min saved

Amazon Prime Video Expands Sports Streaming with Regional Channels

Diamond Sports Group has reached a multiyear agreement with Prime Video to offer its 16 regional sports network channels as an add-on subscription, expanding its reach to fans in 31 states. This partnership is part of Diamond's efforts to reorganize amid Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, with a final hearing on its reorganization plan scheduled soon. The company will also offer single-game pricing for NBA and NHL games starting December 5, alongside monthly and season pass options.

via Star Tribune|

#bankruptcy #business #diamond-sports-group

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

MLB Offseason 2024: Top Free Agents, Rumors, and Predictions

The MLB offseason is poised for potential activity following productive general manager meetings, with starting pitching expected to be the most dynamic market segment. The collapse of regional sports networks, particularly affecting small-market teams, complicates financial landscapes, but some teams are prepared to spend on top free agents like Juan Soto and Corbin Burnes. The disparity in local TV revenue could influence market dynamics, with stable RSN situations benefiting larger teams.

via ESPN|

#financial-issues #free-agency #mlb

sports-business1 year ago•2 min saved

MLB and Reds Challenge Diamond Sports' Reorganization Amid New TV Deal

Major League Baseball and the Atlanta Braves have expressed concerns over Diamond Sports Group's reorganization plan, fearing the company may face financial distress again soon. The objections, filed in bankruptcy court, highlight a lack of clarity in Diamond's restructuring proposal and its commercial partnership with Amazon. Diamond, the largest owner of regional sports networks, is seeking court approval for its plan, while MLB and the Braves seek more information. Diamond is also renegotiating contracts with several MLB teams, with some teams opting to have MLB produce their local games.

via CNBC|

#atlanta-braves #bankruptcy #diamond-sports

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

MLB and Reds Challenge Diamond Sports' Reorganization Amid New TV Deal

Major League Baseball and the Atlanta Braves have filed an objection to Diamond Sports Group's reorganization plan, expressing concerns about the company's financial projections and lack of transparency. Diamond, which is in Chapter 11 bankruptcy, is set for a confirmation hearing next week. The Cincinnati Reds have already parted ways with Diamond, and several other MLB teams are exploring alternatives. Diamond, which recently rebranded to FanDuel Sports, is also negotiating a commercial deal with Amazon to expand its direct-to-consumer offerings.

via ESPN|

#atlanta-braves #bankruptcy #diamond-sports-group

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"NBA Secures $76B Media Deal Amid Controversy and New Partnerships"

Knicks owner James Dolan criticized the NBA's new $74.6 billion media deal in a letter to the league's Board of Governors, arguing it undermines Regional Sports Networks and penalizes high-revenue franchises like the Knicks. Dolan contends the deal, which includes streaming platforms and national broadcasters, reduces the viability of RSNs and lacks transparency in revenue retention. He believes the new model de-emphasizes local markets and unfairly redistributes revenue from successful teams to less successful ones.

via New York Post |

#james-dolan #media-deal #nba

sports-business2 years ago•4 min saved

Knicks' Dolan Slams NBA Media Deals Amid New TV Contracts

New York Knicks owner James Dolan criticized the NBA's revenue sharing policies and the new $74.6 billion media deal, arguing it undermines local markets and Regional Sports Networks (RSNs). Dolan's letter to the NBA's Board of Governors expressed concerns over the league's retention of 8% of the media deal revenue, the impact on local sponsorships, and the viability of RSNs due to increased national and streaming broadcasts. He warned that these changes could harm successful franchises and reduce the value of local media rights.

via ESPN|

#james-dolan #media-deal #nba

sports-business2 years ago•14 min saved

Amazon's Potential Bailout of Diamond Sports Sparks Legal Battle

Amazon is looking to invest in Diamond Sports Group, the operator of Bally-branded regional sports networks, to keep it afloat after bankruptcy. The plan involves Amazon contributing $115 million, with creditors adding $450 million, to form a new company to manage Diamond's assets. If approved, the deal could impact how baseball games are broadcast and streamed, potentially affecting in-market and out-of-market viewing options. However, there are concerns about the long-term financial viability of the plan and skepticism about Diamond's revenue projections. Despite these uncertainties, experts believe the plan has a good chance of being approved, with MLB teams likely to remain with Diamond for the 2024 season.

via The Athletic|

#amazon #bankruptcy #diamond-sports-group