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With ROOT Sports stream, the Seattle Mariners are the latest MLB team to offer a direct-to-consumer option to fans within their territory. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Mariners announce DTC streaming option for in-market fans

The Mariners are the 14th team to offer a DTC option this offseason and 27th overall.

By Michael Dixon OnMar 21, 2025 0
Feb 5, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; The ESPN logo at the Super Bowl LIX media center at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Does ESPN have its name for DTC ‘Flagship’ platform?

Have we gotten our first hint at what ESPN's Direct-to-Consumer streaming platform will be when it launches later this year?

By Matt Yoder OnMar 13, 2025 0
Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

MLB

MLB’s DTC push still isn’t addressing archaic blackout policies

Jul 25, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; SNY’s Steve Gelbs interview New York Mets left fielder Jeff McNeil (1) after he got the game winning hit against the Atlanta Braves after the game at Citi Field.

SNY partners with MLB for DTC platform for Mets games

SNY is launching a direct-to-consumer streaming service, allowing Mets fans to watch games without a cable subscription.

By Sam Neumann OnFeb 18, 2025 0
ESPN old logo

ESPN Flagship wants to be the Netflix of sports

ESPN wants to build "the ultimate sports destination" on digital platforms for fans. That means more than just buying live sports rights.

By Brendon Kleen OnJan 17, 2025 0
The logo for Venu Sports.

ESPN

As Venu Sports shutters, who are the biggest winners and losers?

Portland Trail Blazers basketball fans celebrate during the second half against the Golden State Warriors at Moda Center.

Trail Blazers announce Rip City Television Network, DTC streaming option

Non-exclusive Blazers games will be broadcast in Portland for the first time since 2017.

By Sean Keeley OnSep 25, 2024 2
ESPN and Fox Sports logos.

Wells Fargo analyst expects ESPN Flagship service to include licensed Fox Sports content

"Fox's decision to sublicense content where it's not part of the ultimate distribution is very different in the eyes of the regulators than ESPN simply licensing in this content."

By Brendon Kleen OnSep 13, 2024 1
ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro

ESPN’s Jimmy Pitaro on Venu Sports: ‘We believe that this is a pro-competitive service’

"It is really focused on sports fans that are not currently part of the MVPD ecosystem..."

By Sean Keeley OnSep 2, 2024 0
MLB Network DTC

MLB Network launches direct-to-consumer (DTC) service

MLB Network has joined the DTC world.

By Joe Lucia OnJul 24, 2024 5
Andrew McCutchen Pittsburgh Pirates

SportsNet Pittsburgh launches DTC service for Pirates, Penguins games

Pittsburgh fans can now watch their local teams without a cable or satellite subscription.

By Joe Lucia OnMay 1, 2024 0
Mookie Betts Dodgers SportsNet LA

Spectrum offering SportsNet LA to in-market fans with internet/mobile plan

Dodgers fans no longer need a cable subscription to watch their team, but there's a catch.

By Joe Lucia OnMar 21, 2024 1
Utah Jazz Collin Sexton

Utah Jazz DTC product crosses 20,000 subscriptions, local viewership soaring

The first Utah Jazz season in their hybrid model has gone pretty well.

By Joe Lucia OnMar 13, 2024 0
Arizona Diamondbacks

Arizona Diamondbacks games will again be distributed by MLB in 2024

As expected, the Arizona Diamondbacks are sticking with MLB production and distribution in 2024.

By Joe Lucia OnFeb 23, 2024 2
Dallas Stars

Dallas Stars looking into free, ad-supported streaming product

The Dallas Stars could launch their own streaming app that would be free for all.

By Joe Lucia OnFeb 23, 2024 0
Arizona Coyotes Central streaming

Arizona Coyotes launch direct-to-consumer (DTC) platform with Kiswe

The Arizona Coyotes are the latest team with a DTC product.

By Joe Lucia OnFeb 19, 2024 2
A detail view of an ESPN camera before the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Washington Huskies at NRG Stadium.

Disney targeting fall 2025 for ESPN direct-to-consumer offering

We're another step closer to the launch of ESPN's DTC service.

By Joe Lucia OnFeb 7, 2024 0
ESPN The Party

ESPN’s future transformation is slowly starting to take shape

On Disney's earnings call, Bob Iger laid out how future plans for ESPN continue to take shape.

By Daniel Kaplan OnNov 9, 2023 2
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred talks to the media before the 2023 MLB All Star Game at T-Mobile Park.

Rob Manfred claims MLB can broadcast ‘up to 16 teams next year’

Could MLB handle over half of the league's local broadcasts in 2024?

By Joe Lucia OnOct 30, 2023 2
Los Angeles Lakers logo

Los Angeles Lakers, Charter launching Spectrum SportsNet+ direct-to-consumer service

The Lakers are the latest NBA team to offer fans a DTC product.

By Joe Lucia OnOct 29, 2023 2
Bristol, CT – July 21, 2020 – ESPN Campus: 40th anniversary sign on display (Photo by Kelly Backus / ESPN Images)

Amazon

Some clarity emerges on Disney’s ESPN strategic partner and DTC plans

Monumental Sports Network

Monumental Sports Network launches direct-to-consumer service for $19.99/month

The Monumental Sports Network has entered the DTC game just before the start of the NHL season.

By Joe Lucia OnOct 10, 2023 0
Suns Live logo

Phoenix Suns launch ‘Suns Live’ direct-to-consumer streaming service

'Suns Live' is the latest direct-to-consumer service launched by an NBA team.

By Joe Lucia OnOct 6, 2023 0
Vegas Golden Knights

Vegas Golden Knights announce KnightTime+ streaming platform, costing $69.99/season or $6.99/game

The Vegas Golden Knights have unveiled their new direct-to-consumer streaming app, with a very friendly price point.

By Joe Lucia OnSep 25, 2023 0
Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Fox

What does the future hold for the next 10 years of Fox Sports and FS1?

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