FanDuel Sports Network, formerly known as Bally Sports, is a regional sports network group in the United States owned by Main Street Sports Group (formerly Diamond Sports Group)
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. The network carries regional broadcasts of sporting events from various professional, collegiate, and high school sports teams
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. Through its owned-and-operated networks and several other affiliates, its programming is available to all or part of at least 33 states
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The network has a rich history, with its origins dating back to the 1980s and 1990s as affiliates of the Prime Network and SportsChannel
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. In 1996, News Corporation and Liberty Media rebranded the Prime Sports networks under the new “Fox Sports Net” brand
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. Over the years, a series of acquisitions and launches of new networks resulted in 22 owned and operated networks
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In 2019, Diamond Sports acquired the networks from the Walt Disney Company as part of the conditions set by the U.S. Department of Justice for Disney’s acquisition of 21st Century Fox
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. Diamond Sports initially operated the networks under the Bally Sports brand, which was launched on March 31, 2021
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. However, amid the impact of cord-cutting and other market upheavals, Diamond Sports filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2023
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As part of the reorganization process, Diamond Sports renegotiated contracts with several teams and ended agreements with others
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. In October 2024, Diamond Sports announced a new agreement with online gambling company FanDuel, leading to the rebranding of Bally Sports as FanDuel Sports Network on October 21, 2024
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. The bankruptcy finally ended on January 2, 2025, with Diamond Sports Group rebranding as Main Street Sports Group
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The FanDuel Sports Network offers a wide range of programming, including live broadcasts of NBA, NHL, MLB, and other sports
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. The network is available through various streaming services such as DirecTV Stream and FuboTV, as well as through its own app
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. Subscribers can watch games on their devices, providing flexibility and convenience for fans.
One notable development is the recent announcement that the Cincinnati Reds will continue to have their games produced and distributed by FanDuel Sports Network for the upcoming season
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. This decision provides continuity for fans who have been following the Reds on the network for years
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. The network will also offer expanded direct-to-consumer streaming of all games not broadcast nationally, allowing fans to stream games through the FanDuel Sports Network app
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The FanDuel Sports Network aims to enhance the viewing experience for sports fans by offering a variety of programming and flexible streaming options
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. With its rich history and commitment to providing high-quality sports coverage, the network continues to be a valuable resource for sports enthusiasts across the United States.
For more information, you can watch this YouTube video about the FanDuel Sports Network.
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