Comcast and Bally Sports Reach Deal to End Blackout
Agreement restores regional sports networks to Xfinity customers, aiding Diamond Sports' bankruptcy recovery.
- Bally Sports channels will be available to Comcast's Xfinity Ultimate TV subscribers starting August 1.
- The blackout, which began on May 1, affected fans of MLB, NBA, and NHL teams across 15 markets.
- Diamond Sports is finalizing agreements with the NHL and NBA as part of its bankruptcy restructuring.
- Subscribers can also stream Bally Sports content via the Bally Sports app using Xfinity credentials.
- Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
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