If you\u2019ve been streaming Brooklyn Nets basketball or the rest of the local sports landscape through the Gotham Sports App, changes are officially on the horizon.<\/p>\n
In a partnership announced on Wednesday, MSG Networks and the YES Network entered an agreement that will make DAZN the exclusive direct-to-consumer streaming home for both networks starting with the 2026\u20132027 NBA and NHL seasons.<\/p>\n
This transition effectively sunsets the collaboration with Gotham Sports App, which was launched in the spring of 2024 under the networks\u2019 joint Gotham Advanced Media and Entertainment (GAME) venture.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur new strategic partnership with DAZN reflects the YES Network\u2019s continued commitment to elevate the streaming experience for our direct-to-consumer subscribers and TV Everywhere users,\u201d said Jon Litner, President and CEO, YES Network. \u201cDAZN offers a world-class technology platform and elite, live sports streaming expertise, and we look forward to working with them and MSG Networks to continue to serve Yankees and Nets fans, as well as fans of the teams carried by MSG, with the most compelling sports content in the country.<\/p>\n
For Brooklyn Nets fans and the wider New York sports ecosystem, here\u2019s everything you need to know:<\/p>\n
What This Means for Nets Fans<\/p>\n
For Brooklyn supporters and consumers who previously relied on the Gotham Sports App, the shift moves the viewing experience onto DAZN\u2019s international sports platform. Current standalone subscribers and users of the Gotham Sports App will be transitioned directly to the new environment. According to the official announcement:<\/p>\n
\u201cCurrent users of The Gotham Sports App will continue to receive uninterrupted access to the content they love as YES and MSG prepare to migrate users to DAZN during the 2026-2027 NBA and NHL seasons. Exact timing and other details of the migration will be announced in the coming months.\u201d<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, fans who already pay for these networks through traditional television providers will retain authentication privileges without extra fees. The announcement confirms:<\/p>\n
\u201cSubscribers who receive MSG Networks or the YES Network as part of their pay TV subscription will continue to receive MSG and YES content, as applicable, via the DAZN platform at no additional cost.\u201d<\/p>\n
Subscribers within the networks\u2019 regional coverage will have access to the following New York franchises:<\/p>\n
NBA: Brooklyn Nets and New York KnicksMLB: New York YankeesNHL: New York Rangers, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, and Buffalo Sabres24\/7 Feeds & Original Content: Continuous streams of the YES Network, MSG, and MSG Sportsnet, alongside highlights, behind-the-scenes features, and Emmy Award-winning original programming.<\/p>\n
DAZN is best known for its massive international soccer, combat sports, and global rights portfolio. Now, the platform is now making a heavy push into the U.S. regional sports market by absorbing YES and MSG first.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe New York sports landscape has a rich heritage of teams and DAZN is honored to partner with both the YES Network and MSG Networks to become their exclusive direct-to-consumer streaming home, bringing the Yankees, Knicks, Rangers, Nets, Devils, Islanders, and Sabres to more fans than ever before,\u201d said Shay Segev, CEO of DAZN Group.<\/p>\n
It doesn\u2019t sound like they\u2019ll be stopping there. Sports Business Journal reported<\/a> that DAZN is targeting NBA\u2019s 2027-28 centralized streaming hub, and will \u201clikely\u201d land seven more teams in DTC deals for the Cavs, Timberwolves, Pacers, Spurs and Grizzlies. Magic and Hornets.<\/p>\n