Observed Signal · Nov 30, 2025 · Product Launch · Source: State of Streaming · Impact: 3/5 · Sentiment: Positive
FanDuel Sports Network to Stream Free NBA and NHL Games
FanDuel Sports Network, operated by Main Street Sports Group, began streaming select live local NBA and NHL games for free on ad-supported platforms starting in mid‑November 2025. The launch marks the network’s first push into Free Ad‑Supported Streaming TV (FAST), with games featured on platforms such as Pluto TV, Prime Video and Samsung TV Plus. FanDuel says early data shows integrated prompts are converting free viewers into paid subscribers. The company plans a dedicated 24/7 FAST channel in 2026. The initiative challenges the traditional regional sports network (RSN) subscription model by prioritizing broader reach and ad-supported monetization over guaranteed subscription revenue.
Creates new ad-supported local sports inventory via FAST, challenges the RSN subscription model and could shift local sports distribution and CTV ad opportunities.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- FanDuel Sports Network (operated by Main Street Sports Group) began streaming select live, local NBA and NHL games for free starting mid‑November 2025.
- The free streams are being distributed on ad-supported platforms including Pluto TV, Prime Video, and Samsung TV Plus.
- The initiative is FanDuel Sports Network’s first push into FAST (Free Ad‑Supported Streaming TV).
- FanDuel plans to launch a dedicated 24/7 FAST channel in 2026.
- Eric Ratchman, Chief Revenue Officer at Main Street Sports Group, said the free streaming aims to make local sports more accessible; FanDuel reports early data showing conversion of free viewers into paid subscribers.
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FanDuel Sports Network — Streaming App Profile
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