The Gotham Sports App is no longer on the air. In October, the co-owned venture of MSG and YES Networks shut down after a brief run, leaving New York sports fans searching for a new way to watch their teams. DAZN has stepped in as the streaming home for the Knicks, Islanders, Rangers, Yankees, Nets, and Devils, absorbing the local sports market following the app’s collapse.
From Global Platform to U.S. Regional Power
DAZN began as a British over-the-top service in 2007, originally known as Perform Group. The platform launched in 2015 under chief executive Shay Segev and is now owned by Access Industries. For years, the service was best known internationally for boxing and other combat sports. DAZN entered the U.S. market in 2018, bringing live combat sports to American audiences.
By 2026, the company had shifted its focus. It is now the streaming home for 19 teams across the NBA, WNBA, NHL, and MLB. Over a third of NBA franchises are on the platform. The service delivers live and on-demand sport in 1080HD quality to almost any smart device, and it offers interactive features such as FanZone in-game chat and Multiview, which lets viewers watch up to four games on one screen.
How Regional Sports Networks and Blackout Rules Function
DAZN streams every game that appears on the regional sports networks MSG and YES for the New York teams it covers. If a game is not on those networks, DAZN does not carry it. The platform operates under local blackout rules: local fans can watch 65 Minnesota Timberwolves games on DAZN this season, including several free broadcasts. Fans outside the local market can access out-of-market games through NBA League Pass.
For New York-area fans, the transition comes with a price tag that depends on the package. DAZN offers plans ranging from $19.99 a month for YES only to $299.99 a year for the MSG + YES bundle. The service is free if a viewer already has YES and/or MSG through a participating provider. Otherwise, a subscription is required to access the regional sports networks’ content.
What This Means for Sports Fans Moving Forward
The shutdown of the Gotham Sports App highlighted a growing trend: regional sports networks are moving toward a streaming model centered on a single platform. DAZN’s expansion into U.S. regional sports represents a significant shift in how fans access local teams. The company’s global portfolio already includes the Super Bowl, World Cup, and March Madness; its U.S. growth suggests it intends to become a central hub for live sports, not just a destination for combat sports.
For the fan, the change means one app instead of many, but it also means a new set of subscription choices. The platform’s free channels, including FIFA+ and Matchroom Boxing, offer a way to watch without a paid plan, though full access to regional networks requires a subscription. As DAZN adds more teams and leagues, the landscape of sports streaming in the U.S. continues to consolidate.
DAZN is streaming New York Rangers games this season.
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