Streaming News
Poll: 6 in 10 sports fans report skipping games because they’re ‘too expensive’ to watch on TV
72% of sports fans think major sports events should be required to be on free broadcast television.
Old guys keep headlining sporting events. Are we suckers for watching?
Scripps to launch sports-dedicated FAST channel
The channel will air exclusive PWHL matches and simulcast Ion properties including the NWSL.
Shuttered sports livestream platform Playback’s team absorbed by ESPN
"The Playback team has joined Disney Entertainment + ESPN, where we’ll be part of the product and technology team building the future of interactive sports media..."
Two men face criminal trial in Egypt over operation of Streameast, CrackStreams
Despite the arrests, numerous Streameast sites remain active today.
Media analyst predicts HBO Max will be ‘shut down’ by end of 2027
"We expect HBO Max to essentially be shut down at the end of 2027."
YouTube exec says streamer could one day put sports events ‘behind a subscription’
"We'll come up with a nice mix, I think, of opportunities to present games that are free; some things we might put behind a subscription, others might be a mix of the two."
Brendan Carr sees relationship between sports and local news as FCC’s purview
"I think people are right to start asking whether we have the right regulatory framework in place right now."
FCC opens inquiry into fragmentation of sports broadcasting
"Many consumers today find it more difficult to find the events they want to watch..."
Mountain West athletes streaming games on personal social accounts in groundbreaking distribution deal
Andrew Marchand on potential for a streaming-only Super Bowl: ‘Conversation will be had’
"Netflix could say, 'Look, we're going to spend this crazy amount of money. We want the Super Bowl.'"
21 MLB teams make in-market streaming available through MLB.tv
The other nine clubs will offer in-market streaming options outside the MLB.tv platform.
Michael Wilbon can’t find NBA games on streaming
"Where the hell's the game? I can't find it."
Antenna and cable TV win Super Bowl latency battle as streamers lag behind
Viewers that watched Super Bowl LX via antenna were well ahead of those watching on streaming.
The strange state of sports on FAST TV
Tubi scores hit with football romance films fronted by TikTok star Noah Beck
Another example of how new platforms can weave sports into their content strategy beyond live games.
ESPN launches ‘Always in Season’ campaign as ESPN Unlimited attempts to reduce post-football churn
"Each day, there’s another moment, matchup, or reason to be a sports fan — and we’re here for all of it."
YouTube TV to launch sports-focused skinny bundle
No price has been announced for the upcoming package, but it will be more affordable than the current $82.99 per month rate for the service's base plan
Sports livestreaming platform Playback shutters, teases sale to ‘bigger media company’
"Despite a monumental effort from our small team, we haven’t been able to break out and achieve the runaway growth necessary to continue to compete."
Fox One outpacing ESPN Unlimited subscriptions, per new data
2.3 million subscribers have signed up for Fox One, while just 1.7 million have bought ESPN Unlimited.
NBA seeing real growth in direct-to-consumer viewing for local games
Roughly 15% of local NBA viewership was done via direct-to-consumer streaming last season.
YouTube TV reportedly set to offer $20 credit if ESPN carriage dispute continues
Will a YouTube TV-Disney deal be reached before the Eagles-Packers Monday Night Football game?
FanDuel Sports Network introducing select live NBA and NHL games on free streaming
"We're making local sports more accessible than ever and proving what our ubiquitous access model can deliver."
Popular chess streamer, commentator Daniel Naroditsky dies at 29
The chess world suffered a tragic loss with the sudden passing of top player and content creator Daniel Naroditsky.
