Observed Signal · Oct 1, 2026 · Market Signal · Source: Nexstar Media Group · Impact: 4/5
Nexstar Media Group and DAZN Announce Agreement To Televise and Live Stream 15 Indiana Pacers Games for Fans Across Central Indiana
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) and DAZN, the world’s leading sports entertainment platform, announced an agreement to televise and live stream 15 Indiana Pacers games for fans across Central Indiana. Games will stream for free on DAZN and be broadcast over-the-air on Nexstar’s local TV stations in Indianapolis, Evansville, and Champaign, Illinois. First over-the-air broadcast will be October 23 when the Pacers take on the Dallas Mavericks.
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Cavaliers to Air 15 Free Games on Local TV
The Cleveland Cavaliers announced that 15 regular-season games for the 2026-27 season will be available free over-the-air, simulcast on Gray Media stations and streamed on DAZN. This move extends the NBA's broader trend of moving local games to broadcast television following the decline of regional sports networks. Fans in the Cleveland market can watch on WOIO, WUAB, and Rock Entertainment Sports Network, with other markets also carrying the games. The free games will have pregame and postgame coverage. The team's full local streaming package is available via DAZN subscriptions, with plans ranging from $19.99 monthly to $139.99 for a season pass. The Cavaliers join other teams like the Hornets, Magic, and Suns in offering free over-the-air viewing options.
DAZN Eyes Local NBA Streaming Rights for Up to 10 Teams
DAZN is reported to be the frontrunner to acquire digital streaming rights tied to MSG Networks and YES Network and is nearing agreements with multiple NBA teams. If completed, DAZN would become the streaming home for all non-national games for New York-area franchises and is close to exclusive local rights for several other teams, potentially covering up to ten NBA clubs. Reported deal structures may be short-term or include opt-outs to preserve flexibility ahead of a possible league-run local streaming hub for 2027-28. The moves would significantly expand DAZN’s U.S. sports footprint and mark a major shift in local sports distribution as regional sports networks decline.
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.
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