Bally Sports, Xfinity fail to reach agreement ahead of Wednesday Twins game

Minnesota Twins fans may have a tough time watching Wednesday’s game as Bally Sports Network is set to go dark on Comcast Xfinity after the companies failed to reach a deal.

Xfinity users won’t be able to view programs from Bally Sports Network as the two groups have not reached a contractual agreement.

Bally Sports, which is owned by Diamond Sports Group, broadcasts games from the Twins, Wild, Timberwolves and Lynx.

A spokesperson for Comcast said the company is planning to reimburse customers who paid for the network, and customers could receive $8 to $10 per month in credits.

The Comcast spokesperson issued a statement, saying, “We have been very flexible with Diamond Sports Group for months as they work through their bankruptcy proceedings, providing them with an extension on the Bally Sports Regional Networks last fall and a unilateral right to extend the term for another year, which they opted to not exercise. We’d like to continue carrying their networks, but they have declined multiple offers and now we no longer have the rights to this programming.”

5 EYEWITNESS NEWS has reached out to Diamond Sports Group for a comment and will update accordingly.

The Twins will play the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday at 1:10 p.m. Fans can still watch the game on DirectTV, Spectrum, and FuboTV.

In a statement, Dustin Morse, a spokesperson for the Minnesota Twins, said “The Twins are disappointed by this massive disruption for our fans who simply want to watch our games. This situation is a business negotiation between Comcast and Bally’s. The Twins have no role or voice in this matter. We are hopeful the two parties are able to come to an agreement as soon as possible.”

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