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Mariners announce DTC streaming option for in-market fans

The Mariners are the 14th team to offer a DTC option this offseason and 27th overall.

Does ESPN have its name for DTC ‘Flagship’ platform?

Have we gotten our first hint at what ESPN's Direct-to-Consumer streaming platform will be when it launches later this year?

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MLB’s DTC push still isn’t addressing archaic blackout policies

SNY partners with MLB for DTC platform for Mets games

SNY is launching a direct-to-consumer streaming service, allowing Mets fans to watch games without a cable subscription.

ESPN Flagship wants to be the Netflix of sports

ESPN wants to build "the ultimate sports destination" on digital platforms for fans. That means more than just buying live sports rights.

The logo for Venu Sports.

ESPN

As Venu Sports shutters, who are the biggest winners and losers?

Trail Blazers announce Rip City Television Network, DTC streaming option

Non-exclusive Blazers games will be broadcast in Portland for the first time since 2017.

Wells Fargo analyst expects ESPN Flagship service to include licensed Fox Sports content

"Fox's decision to sublicense content where it's not part of the ultimate distribution is very different in the eyes of the regulators than ESPN simply licensing in this content."

ESPN’s Jimmy Pitaro on Venu Sports: ‘We believe that this is a pro-competitive service’

"It is really focused on sports fans that are not currently part of the MVPD ecosystem..."

MLB Network launches direct-to-consumer (DTC) service

MLB Network has joined the DTC world.

SportsNet Pittsburgh launches DTC service for Pirates, Penguins games

Pittsburgh fans can now watch their local teams without a cable or satellite subscription.

Spectrum offering SportsNet LA to in-market fans with internet/mobile plan

Dodgers fans no longer need a cable subscription to watch their team, but there's a catch.

Utah Jazz DTC product crosses 20,000 subscriptions, local viewership soaring

The first Utah Jazz season in their hybrid model has gone pretty well.

Arizona Diamondbacks games will again be distributed by MLB in 2024

As expected, the Arizona Diamondbacks are sticking with MLB production and distribution in 2024.

Dallas Stars looking into free, ad-supported streaming product

The Dallas Stars could launch their own streaming app that would be free for all.

Arizona Coyotes launch direct-to-consumer (DTC) platform with Kiswe

The Arizona Coyotes are the latest team with a DTC product.

Disney targeting fall 2025 for ESPN direct-to-consumer offering

We're another step closer to the launch of ESPN's DTC service.

ESPN’s future transformation is slowly starting to take shape

On Disney's earnings call, Bob Iger laid out how future plans for ESPN continue to take shape.

Rob Manfred claims MLB can broadcast ‘up to 16 teams next year’

Could MLB handle over half of the league's local broadcasts in 2024?

Los Angeles Lakers, Charter launching Spectrum SportsNet+ direct-to-consumer service

The Lakers are the latest NBA team to offer fans a DTC product.

Bristol, CT – July 21, 2020 – ESPN Campus: 40th anniversary sign on display (Photo by Kelly Backus / ESPN Images)

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