Bally Sports regional networks go dark for Comcast cable customers

From CNBC: 2024-05-01 15:20:51

Comcast customers lost access to Bally Sports’ regional networks for 11 MLB teams, including the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins. Negotiations broke down due to a dispute over terms. Comcast will provide affected customers with $8 to $10 in credits. Some regional sports networks are offering streaming options to bypass pay-TV. Diamond has signed carriage deals with Charter, Cox, and DirecTV but is still in negotiation with others.

Diamond Sports Group, the operator of Bally Sports, has faced bankruptcy and struggling negotiations with Comcast. This has resulted in a blackout for Comcast customers, affecting 11 MLB teams and creating tensions between the two companies. Bally Sports networks are shifting towards a tiered model for the future, impacting access for customers.

Diamond Sports Group, operator of Bally Sports, is in a dispute with Comcast causing a blackout for 11 MLB teams’ games for Comcast customers. Negotiations have broken down over terms and shifting to a tiered model. Diamond has signed carriage deals with Charter, Cox, and DirecTV, but negotiations are ongoing with others.



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