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ESPN expected to launch full direct-to-consumer offering in 2025 or 2026

Consumers could perhaps buy access to ESPN's main linear feed over the top as early as 2025.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 22, 2023 1
ESPN

ESPN actively planning to offer linear feed directly to consumers, has deals with two leagues

As per a Wall Street Journal report, ESPN is striking deals so they can offer a direct-to-consumer version of their linear network, and two leagues are already on board.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 18, 2023 0
Local Networks

NBA renewed streaming deal with Diamond Sports pre-bankruptcy, but will have a new decision point soon

Diamond met the 13 conditions required by the NBA when this deal was renewed, but will breach one if they file for bankruptcy in March as expected, leaving the league with a decision.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnFeb 17, 2023 1
ESPN

Jimmy Pitaro calls ESPN+ “the centerpiece” and “the jewel,” says “We’re going to keep acquiring more rights for ESPN+”

"ESPN+ is the centerpiece. It is the jewel. ...That exclusivity really helps drive audience. As we move forward we are going to keep acquiring more rights for ESPN+."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 3, 2022 0
Local Networks

Two distributor execs tell SBJ they haven’t approved Sinclair’s Bally Sports direct-to-consumer plans, contrary to Chris Ripley’s claims

Executives from two distributors told Sports Business Journal's John Ourand they haven't had meaningful contact with Sinclair about this planned over-the-top RSN offering, and they might pull or not renew the Bally Sports RSNs if Sinclair goes ahead.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 21, 2021 0
MLB

MLB’s Chris Marinak says they’re working with RSNs to provide over-the-top offerings, which would mark a huge change

"What we’re trying to do now is work with those RSNs to figure out what type of structure would make sense for an over-the-top product that may not require authentication."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 20, 2021 0
ESPN

Disney+ has 28.6 million paid subscribers, ESPN+ is up to 7.6 million, and Disney’s making $787 million/month in streaming revenue

The launch of Disney+ has boosted ESPN+ significantly, with a lot of people adding ESPN+ thanks to the bundle with Disney+ and Hulu.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnFeb 4, 2020 1
International

FloSports’ 2020 FloBikes schedule includes exclusive Tour de France rights in Canada, the first time that event has been a digital exclusive

Streaming company FloSports picked up another $47 million in Series C funding last June and has struck deals...

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJan 21, 2020 0
Apple

Apple reportedly held talks with Pac-12 over content for Apple TV+

The Pac-12 talks apparently didn't go anywhere, but Apple's willingness to consider sports is potentially big news.

By Jay Rigdon OnDec 19, 2019 4
NBA

NBA League Pass experienced notable outages and issues for more than an hour Wednesday

League Pass issues and errors were widely reported across the U.S. Wednesday evening.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnDec 11, 2019 1
League Networks

NBA now offering NBA TV as a standalone subscription option

It's going to cost $7 a month or $59.99 annually, which feels a bit steep, all things considered.

By Jay Rigdon OnOct 17, 2019 2
Racing

NASCAR is contemplating launching an OTT streaming service without live national races, an idea with big challenges

The NASCAR media rights for the top three national circuits are locked up through 2024, but they might launch a OTT service anyway.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnNov 19, 2018 5
International

Bell launches TSN Direct, meaning both Canadian sports networks now have full OTT options, unlike U.S. networks

Following Rogers' March 2016 Sportsnet Now launch, Bell is now offering full over-the-top access to TSN for $24.99 Canadian a month.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 7, 2018 1

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