Amazon Prime is about to change the game for sports fans everywhere!
Prime Time for NBA, MLB, and NHL Fans
Alright, hoop heads, listen up! Amazon Prime is making some serious moves in the sports broadcasting world. According to Josh Kosman from The New York Post, they’re in deep talks to stream Bally Sports broadcasts for 13 NBA teams, five MLB squads, and nine NHL franchises. Can you imagine catching all those games on Prime? That’s like Christmas for sports junkies!
What’s the Deal?
So hereโs the scoop: Amazon’s looking to stream games for teams like the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Cleveland Cavaliers, and more. And it’s not just basketball โ we’re talking baseball and hockey too. The tech giant is negotiating with Diamond Sports, the bankrupt owner of Bally Sports, but the contract details are still under wraps.
โSeattle-based e-tailing giant headed by Jeff Bezos is in late-stage talks for a contract to livestream on Amazon Prime this coming season all the Bally Sports broadcasts of 13 NBA franchises, as well as five MLB teams and nine NHL teams, sources close to the situation said,โ Kosman wrote.
Check out the tweet from NY Post Business for more deets:
Amazon nears major deal to broadcast NBA, MLB and NHL games on Prime streaming: sources
โ NY Post Business (@nypostbiz)
Cutting the Cord
Imagine this: no more cable subscriptions just to catch your local team’s games. For around $20 a month, you could watch all the non-nationally televised games for your home team through Amazon Prime. I think this is a game-changer for fans who are tired of juggling multiple subscriptions. But don’t worry, Bally will still be broadcasting on cable too, so you won’t miss out if you’re old school.
Speaking of trades, did you catch that wild Curry rumor?
Amazon’s Big Sports Push
Amazon isn’t stopping there. Theyโve already announced an 11-year deal with the NBA and WNBA starting in 2025-26, making them the exclusive streamer for 66 nationally televised regular season games and playoff action. Plus, theyโre also eyeing deals to stream local NHL games for teams like the Anaheim Ducks and Carolina Hurricanes.
Diamond, the company behind Bally Sports, is even planning a name change if they get out of bankruptcy this November. Talk about a fresh start!
So, what do you think? Will Amazon Prime become your go-to for sports streaming? Or is this just another tech giant trying to take over the world? Let me know your thoughts!
