Consolidations in streaming is now picking up steam!
The streaming game is about to get a whole lot more interesting! Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery are shaking things up by teaming up to launch a new sports streaming platform this fall. Yep, you read that right. We’re talking about a mega collaboration that's set to change how we watch sports forever.
So, what’s the deal? This new service is pulling together channels like ESPN, FS1, ABC, Fox, TNT, and TBS, plus a ton of games and sports rights from all three giants. And the best part? It’s all going direct-to-consumer, which means we can also expect some cool bundles with Max, ESPN+, and Hulu.
Why’s this a big deal? Well, for starters, this means we’re getting closer to having one go-to spot for all our sports cravings. NFL, NBA, MLB, college football, NCAA March Madness, the list goes on – it’s like the ultimate sports package is finally becoming a reality. And for folks who’ve been juggling multiple subs or sticking to cable, this could be a game-changer.
Bob Iger from Disney is calling it “an important step forward for the media business,” and honestly, I can’t help but agree. This move isn’t just about giving us more sports content (which is awesome, by the way); it’s about making that content way more accessible and convenient for fans everywhere.
Plus, for the first time, Fox’s live sports are jumping into the streaming scene. That’s huge! It means no more needing cable TV or a virtual MVPD like YouTube TV to catch Fox’s NFL, MLB, or college sports rights.
This whole thing is shaping up to be the sports streaming service we didn’t know we needed, focusing solely on channels with live sports, minus the other entertainment fluff. And with the launch timing right before the NFL season, I’m all in for some football!
To sum it up, the big guns are coming together, and it looks like the streaming world, especially for sports, is about to get a lot more consolidated and a heck of a lot more exciting. Finally something good for consumers! Can’t wait to see how this all plays out!
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amazing to see this. well done to you and the team. Patrick Miceli: we have gone a long way since the Manchester derby.