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Cavaliers Partner With DAZN to Stream Local Games

The deal marks a move to team-run, direct-to-consumer broadcasts that cuts guaranteed rights fees while adding advanced production and new subscription charges for viewers.

Spurs fans will have a new outlet to watch their favorite team play this season. The sports entertainment platform DAZN has been selected as the streaming service for many of the team's 2026-27 games.
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Overview

  • The Cleveland Cavaliers announced Tuesday that DAZN will stream most local Cavs games beginning in the 2026-27 season under a multi-year agreement.
  • The team will produce telecasts in-house through Rock Entertainment Sports Network and expand technical coverage with 19 cameras, COSM 10.5K systems, and AI and augmented-reality overlays.
  • DAZN will sell tiered direct-to-consumer passes, with monthly and season prices ranging from $19.99/month to $139.99/year for the top tier and features such as multi-view and alternate feeds.
  • Fifteen regular-season games will be simulcast free on a local over-the-air partner to be named later, while reporting says the deal is roughly five years and about $20 million per year with an opt-out tied to a planned NBA centralized hub.
  • The agreement reflects a broader industry shift away from failing regional sports networks toward team-specific streaming deals that boost production control and revenue upside while risking greater cost and fragmentation for casual fans.