With the settlement related to Diamond Sports it appears regional sports networks are going to become an add-on offering from Amazon Prime customers. If I'm understanding this correctly it would be an alternative to either cable/streaming packages or using the BallySports app.
There isn't a ton of info out there yet in terms of cost and time frame, but it seems this could be a very positive development.
For me personally I'm using FuboTV but only watch the CBJ, some football, and then use FuboTV login for access to ESPN Plus content. ESPN is moving towards a stand alone model, so at some point I may be able to drop Fubo all together is the Amazon streaming pans out for the CBJ.
https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2024/11/13/diamond-sports-group-amazon-prime-video
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Please be a reasonable price for the add on.
Well, I just I would love for Prime to do what Apple did with the MLS — just sell a season pass for the entire league. Rather than the scattered feel it has now. I guess I will just keep my FanDuel Sports network sub for now, but I am curious as what happens moving forward as well.
As an Ohioan that loves sports I wish there was a way to just pay a set price and get access to all my local sports for the year. Like If i could pay $400 or something like that and get coverage for every Ohio college and pro game for that set year I’d do it in a heartbeat. Between the Crew being on MLS season pass, OSU being on a mix of local tv, national tv, and BTN, and pro teams like the Cavs and Jackets being on stuff like Bally sports I can’t afford all of the services. Just give me a single provider
I pretty positive that blue jackets deal with diamond sports ends at the end of the season. I know the Cavs deal ends at the end of the season. Kinda think that rock entertainment sports network will take the Cavs and probably the blue jackets
I miss NHL Gamecenter so god damn much.