Comcast has launched a new video package titled “Sports & News TV,” an offering that will bring Xfinity customers broadcast, cable news and sports channels and access to the Peacock over-the-top streaming service. When combined with Xfinity Internet, the video bundle will cost $70 per month and also include 300 hours of cloud DVR storage and the ability to view more than 100 free streaming channels within the overall guide. Networks owned by Comcast, The Walt Disney Company, FOX Corporation and Paramount Global are among the offerings, presenting games across various major sports leagues and properties. The skinny bundle of channels, however, does not have any Warner Bros. Discovery-owned networks, such as TNT, TBS and truTV.
“With Sports & News TV, we’ve brought together top networks for live sports and news and Peacock, the best streaming service for sports fans, to create a new video bundle packed with the best content at an unbeatable price, all accessible within a premium viewing experience that makes it easy for customers to find the content they care about most,” John Dixon, senior vice president of entertainment at Comcast, said in a statement. “Sports & News TV is a terrific option for customers looking for a great value in entertainment without sacrificing their favorite live sports and news channels.”
In addition to the Sports & News TV package, Xfinity customers are also able to add the “More Sports & Entertainment” package that includes access to NFL RedZone, MLB Network and NBA TV among other channels for an additional $9.95 per month. The Xfinity StreamSaver package, which comes with Netflix and Apple TV+, is also available as an add-on for $15 per month.
Approximately one week ago, DirecTV introduced the MySports streaming package that brings content from Disney, FOX and Warner Bros. Discovery to consumers for $69.99 per month. This took place shortly after the discontinuation of Venu Sports, the joint streaming venture between the aforementioned companies that was blocked from launching with a preliminary injunction after a lawsuit from Fubo.
Even though Fubo dropped the lawsuit concurrent with an agreement to merge with Hulu + Live TV, challenges from DirecTV and EchoStar-owned Dish arose thereafter. All three companies continue exploring innovations in streaming, including FOX including its broadcast of Super Bowl LIX on Tubi in 4K resolution. ESPN reportedly plans to launch its Flagship direct-to-consumer product this fall, while Warner Bros. Discovery continues to offer the B/R Sports Add-On through Max.
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