Bally Sports is rebranding to FanDuel Sports: Here's what it means for sports fans

What Diamond and FanDuel are saying about the agreement

David Preschlack, CEO of Diamond, stated: “Collaborating with FanDuel provides a tremendous pathway for Diamond to elevate the fan experience and deepen the incremental value we provide for our team, league and distribution partners. This partnership reinforces opportunities to further strengthen the close connection our RSNs have with local fans, including enhancing our DTC offering for a growing digital audience. In the meantime, having finalized agreements with the NBA, NHL and our key distributors, we remain focused on moving our business forward and driving value for our team partners and our stakeholders.”

Mike Raffensperger, President, Sports, FanDuel, stated: “Partnering with Diamond provides us an opportunity to put the FanDuel brand at the intersection of the nation’s largest group of regional sports networks. A large cohort of FanDuel customers are devoted RSN viewers and this agreement allows us to further cement the FanDuel brand with sports fans and provides a unique vehicle to reward our users.”

What does it mean for sports fans?

If you've been watching sports on a Bally Sports RSN, the channels will remain the same, but the names will change. You'll still be able to watch your local RSN with DIRECTV STREAM or Fubo. You can also watch directly through the FanDuel Sports Network app, formerly known as Bally Sports Plus.

The app has a 7 day free trial for new subscribers. After that, the service costs $19.99 per month or $189.99 per year, the same price we saw before the rebrand. 

The 16 owned and operated RSNs include:

• FanDuel Sports Network Detroit
• FanDuel Sports Network Florida
• FanDuel Sports Network Great Lakes
• FanDuel Sports Network Kansas City
• FanDuel Sports Network Indiana
• FanDuel Sports Network Midwest
• FanDuel Sports Network North
• FanDuel Sports Network Ohio
• FanDuel Sports Network Oklahoma
• FanDuel Sports Network SoCal
• FanDuel Sports Network South
• FanDuel Sports Network Southeast
• FanDuel Sports Network Southwest
• FanDuel Sports Network Sun
• FanDuel Sports Network West
• FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin

Watch FanDuel Sports Networks on DIRECTV STREAM

DIRECTV STREAM is one of only two live TV streaming services that include nearly every RSN, including FanDuel Sports Networks, formerly Bally Sports Networks. DIRECTV STREAM has three plans to choose from when you sign up - Entertainment, Choice and Ultimate. You'll need the Choice package or higher to get RSNs on your channel lineup. DIRECTV STREAM has a free trial, unlimited DVR space and allows users to create up to five profiles, so everyone in the family can set their personal preferences. 

Watch FanDuel Sports Networks on Fubo

Fubo includes RSNs in two plans - Pro and Elite, so if you live in an area where a FanDuel Sports Network, formerly Bally Sports Network, is available, you'll get it in your channel lineup. Depending on the area served, a regional sports fee would apply. Fubo offers a free trial, unlimited Cloud DVR and the ability to watch on up to 10 screens simultaneously on your home network.