New York Mets fans will be able to watch the team’s broadcast via in-market streaming on SNY’s new app. As covered by The Streamable, the app launched on Thursday (March 24) that will allow fans to stream live SNY and PIX 11 Mets broadcasts on iOS and Android devices, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Android TV.
Previously, Mets broadcasts could be streamed through TV Everywhere on the NBC Sports app (and, of course, MLB.TV for fans outside the New York market). But those games are now exclusive to the SNY app.
However, SNY’s app is an in-market streaming service. (MSG Networks is currently developing a similar direct-to-consumer product for Knicks, Rangers, Devils, and Islanders broadcasts.)
Viewers will still need their cable, satellite, or TV Everywhere credentials to access the app, rather than sign up for a standalone service. But YouTube TV, Hulu Live, fuboTV, and DIRECTV STREAM all carry SNY, so fans will be able to access the app through those platforms.
SNY programming available on the app includes:
- Live New York Mets broadcasts, including pre- and post-game coverage
- New York Jets pre- and post-game shows
- UConn women’s basketball broadcasts, including pre- and post-game coverage
- Live daily programming including the TV simulcast of WFAN’s Carton & Roberts, Baseball Night in New York, and GEICO SportsNite
- Breaking news reports and press conferences
- Game highlights
- Video archive of SNY original programming, digital series, documentaries, and classic games
“We are excited to improve our fans’ experience with a best-in-class mobile and viewing experience,” said SNY president Steve Raab in the official announcement.
“We understand how important it is for New York sports fans to have the ability to stay connected to their teams. With baseball season starting, fans now have a direct connection to SNY and our award-winning broadcasts, providing them with the accessibility they want, when they want it.”
Sinclair, with its Bally Sports regional networks and Marquee Sports Network, along with NBC Sports regional networks are developing standalone, direct-to-consumer streaming services but have not yet launched them while various details are still to be worked out.
Ian Casselberry is a sports media columnist for BSM. He has previously written and edited for Awful Announcing, The Comeback, Sports Illustrated, Yahoo Sports, MLive, Bleacher Report, and SB Nation. You can find him on Twitter @iancass or reach him by email at iancass@gmail.com.
