DAZN just landed a major U.S. sports streaming deal. The platform will exclusively carry MSG Networks and YES Network content starting in the 2026-2027 NBA and NHL seasons.
What We Know: Subscribers in the networks’ coverage areas will get live Yankees, Knicks, Nets, Rangers, Devils, Islanders and Sabres games. They’ll also access 24/7 feeds of MSG, MSG Sportsnet and YES, plus on-demand highlights and original programming. In addition, existing pay-TV subscribers keep MSG and YES content through DAZN at no extra cost. Meanwhile, current Gotham Sports App users will migrate to DAZN. Exact timing on the process is unknown.
What They Said: Shay Segev, CEO, DAZN Group: “The New York sports landscape has a rich heritage of teams. DAZN is honored to partner with both the YES Network and MSG Networks to become their exclusive direct-to-consumer streaming home, bringing the Yankees, Knicks, Rangers, Nets, Devils, Islanders, and Sabres to more fans than ever before. This is what DAZN does best. Connecting fans to the sport they love and creating immersive digital experiences that go far beyond the game. It is a defining moment for us and underscores our commitment to expanding our footprint in the United States.”
Jon Litner, President and CEO, YES Network: “Our new strategic partnership with DAZN reflects the YES Network’s continued commitment to elevate the streaming experience for our direct-to-consumer subscribers and TV Everywhere users. DAZN offers a world-class technology platform and elite, and live sports streaming expertise. We look forward to working with them and MSG Networks to continue to serve Yankees and Nets fans, as well as fans of the teams carried by MSG, with the most compelling sports content in the country.”
Kevin Marotta, SVP, Content and Marketing, MSG Networks: “DAZN is a premier streaming platform that operates all over the world. We couldn’t be happier to offer our fans this opportunity to watch MSG Networks content on their state-of-the-art platform. Coming off of a historic Knicks Championship season, we are excited to take our streaming offering to the next level. Fans of the Knicks, Rangers, Islanders, Devils and Sabres deserve the best of the best and we’re proud to offer the MSG and YES direct-to-consumer content through this partnership with DAZN.”
What Remains Unclear: The migration timeline for Gotham Sports App users is unknown. Moreover, confirmed pricing details is also unknown.
What It Means: The Gotham Sports app is no more. This deal significantly expands DAZN’s U.S. footprint beyond combat sports and soccer. Moreover, for MSG and YES, it signals a shift toward consolidated streaming under one global platform. Reaching fans well beyond traditional pay-TV. In addition. with DAZN reported to be interested in capitalizing on local RSN collapses, this deal provides a blueprint for the platform moving into the future.
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