Bally Sports+ has an official all-markets launch date
"This full introduction marks a key moment in the evolution of RSNs, but it is also a great moment for local fans who now have another viewing option for their favorite teams."
"This full introduction marks a key moment in the evolution of RSNs, but it is also a great moment for local fans who now have another viewing option for their favorite teams."
Peacock posted $467 million in Q2 losses, up from $363 million in that quarter last year.
"The South Atlantic Conference significantly bolsters our collegiate programming. We’re committed to providing SAC member schools and athletes with a robust digital platform to connect with their communities and fans."
This is a tough sell, to be honest, even if there's an obvious motivation.
This is the biggest league shift to an all-streaming deal we've seen so far.
The new NESN 360 will also be available via MVPD authentication.
It looks like people won't have to buy Oklahoma Sooners football games on pay-per-view any longer, with that content instead moving to OTT monthly subscription service ESPN+.
Bally Sports+ is set to launch at $19.99 a month, or $189.99 (a $50 discount) for a full year.
Charter's decision to join Comcast's streaming device/smart TV project rather than do their own gives the combined venture significant scale, and perhaps paves the way for some eventual OTT service bundling deals.
The 16.3 million average audience for UNC-Duke by fast nationals and streaming metrics is expected to go up even further once out-of-home viewing is factored into the final TV numbers.
It's unclear yet if the NFL will really push ahead with this concept, or if this is just a plan to get more bids for the mobile streaming package that had been with Verizon.
Yes, fans may have to "shift their setup," but they'll only have to shift their setup to a currently-free, widely-available streaming package.
"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+."