YES Network, MSG Networks to exit Gotham app for DAZN streaming

Key Points:

• The YES Network and MSG Networks, which broadcast local games for teams like the New York Yankees and New York Knicks, are moving their direct-to-consumer streaming services to DAZN, ending their Gotham Sports app joint venture.
• The transition will begin after the 2025-2026 season, with Yankees fans able to use Gotham for the remainder of the current season, and full migration occurring during the 2026-2027 NBA and NHL seasons.
• Pay TV subscribers who receive YES and MSG through cable will have free access to these games on DAZN, though pricing details for standalone subscriptions have not yet been announced.
• This move comes amid challenges facing regional sports networks due to cord-cutting and financial instability in the sector, highlighted by the bankruptcy of Main Street Sports, a former owner of several regional networks.
• DAZN, a global streaming service expanding its U.S. presence, aims to strengthen its position by acquiring rights to popular regional sports content, following its recent involvement with major soccer events and interest in NBA digital rights.