Sports
FanDuel Sports Network to be available via Prime Video
On Wednesday, Diamond Sports Group announced a multi-year agreement with Amazon Prime Video, which allows local access to Diamond’s FanDuel Sports Network’s 16 regional sports networks, serving fans in 31 states, including Detroit, where it broadcasts Pistons and Red Wings games.
The new agreement means:
▶ FanDuel Sports Network RSNs will be available through Prime Video as an add-on subscription for customers living within each team’s designated geographic area. There will be more details at a later date.
▶ Customers will be able to subscribe to and watch their local FanDuel Sports Network content, including live games and pre- and post-game programming directly through Prime Video.
▶ Amazon will market the availability of FanDuel Sports Network content on Prime Video.
▶ Fans who watch local games through Prime Video will enjoy a seamless and customized viewing experience, with Prime Video allowing them to subscribe, manage and watch streaming services and sports content in one place.
“Partnering with Prime Video, one of the largest streaming destinations in the U.S., and making FanDuel Sports Network available as part of their add-on subscriptions, creates a tremendous opportunity for us to expand our reach and better connect with viewers,” said David Preschlack, CEO of Diamond. “Our partnerships with Prime Video and FanDuel combine with our agreements with team, league and distribution partners to support a transformative reorganization of our business, and a leading linear and digital offering that will continue driving long-term value and enhanced experiences for our partners and fans.”
Financial details of the agreement were not disclosed.