What's happened
Regional sports networks MSG Networks and YES Network are migrating their live game coverage to DAZN for the 2026-27 season, with streaming available to cable subscribers at no extra cost. The move affects Yankees, Knicks, Rangers, Islanders, Devils, Sabres and Nets fans in the New York area; Gotham Sports app content will migrate to DAZN, though NYC season coverage remains live on Gotham for the current year.
What's behind the headline?
What this means for viewers
- Consistency across platforms: Fans will access the same RSN content via DAZN instead of the Gotham Sports app.
- Accessibility and pricing remain evolving: DAZN pricing details for New York-area teams have not been finalized publicly.
- Market dynamics: The move follows pressure on traditional RSNs amid cord-cutting and competition from streaming-only services. This shift could accelerate further consolidations in local sports rights.
Potential implications
- Viewers may need to adapt app ecosystems, while some existing subscribers can access games through their current bundles at no extra cost until details are set.
- DAZN’s presence in U.S. sports streaming could reshape offers for other regional teams in the near term.
How we got here
MSG Networks and YES Network are shifting their direct-to-consumer streaming rights from the Gotham Sports app to DAZN, as part of broader consolidation in the regional sports network space. The transition is planned for the 2026-27 NBA and NHL seasons, with existing Gotham access continuing through the current season.
Our analysis
Bloomberg reports the move to DAZN will begin in the 2026-27 season, with cable subscribers receiving DAZN access at no extra charge. The New York Post covers the official joint release and notes price details were not announced. CNBC highlights that the Gotham Sports app will exit and that pricing for DAZN in the region remains undisclosed.
Go deeper
- Will the switch affect local blackout rules or game availability for non-DAZN subscribers?
- When will DAZN disclose exact pricing and package options for New York-area fans?
- Which other teams or regions are likely to follow this model next?
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