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6d ago

YES and MSG Move Local Streaming to DAZN, Gotham Sports App to Be Shut Down

The deal centralizes New York-area team broadcasts on DAZN and signals a broader shift as regional sports networks seek stable distribution partners.

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Overview

  • The three companies announced the agreement on Wednesday that makes DAZN the exclusive direct-to-consumer streaming home for YES Network and MSG Networks beginning with the 2026-27 NBA and NHL seasons.
  • The pact covers local broadcasts for seven teams — the Yankees, Knicks, Nets, Rangers, Devils, Islanders and Sabres — and will add 24/7 linear feeds and on-demand programming to DAZN’s platform.
  • YES and MSG will wind down their joint Gotham Sports app and migrate its subscribers to DAZN, but the exact migration schedule and the financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
  • Subscribers who get YES or MSG through a pay-TV package will keep authenticated streaming access on DAZN at no extra charge, while standalone pricing for former Gotham users has not been announced.
  • The move highlights persistent pressure on the RSN model from cord-cutting and costly in-house streaming operations and positions DAZN to pursue additional local NBA and NHL rights as leagues and teams rework distribution.