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Yankees & Knicks Streams Move to New Platform
29 Jul
Summary
- YES and MSG Networks are migrating to DAZN's streaming service.
- The move impacts local broadcast rights for Yankees, Knicks, and Nets.
- This shift occurs amid significant financial pressures on regional sports networks.
Regional sports networks YES Network and MSG Networks are set to transition their streaming services to DAZN. This strategic move, expected during the 2026-2027 NBA and NHL seasons, will make DAZN the new home for direct-to-consumer offerings of games involving the New York Yankees, New York Knicks, and Brooklyn Nets. Fans who subscribe to these networks through traditional cable providers will be able to stream games on DAZN at no additional cost.
The migration away from their joint Gotham Sports app signifies a major shift for the networks, occurring amidst considerable financial strain affecting the broader regional sports network (RSN) model. Many RSNs have faced significant pressures due to cord-cutting trends. YES and MSG, while not directly implicated in recent bankruptcies, are navigating these industry headwinds.
DAZN, a global sports streaming service, has been actively seeking to expand its U.S. presence and has been a bidder for digital rights previously held by financially troubled entities like Main Street Sports. For fans of teams like the Yankees and Knicks, this marks another transition, following the launch of individual network apps and their subsequent combination into the Gotham app.
