New digital distribution rollout brings select live local NBA and NHL games to major streaming platforms, extending reach and fueling direct-to-consumer and linear growth
SOUTHPORT, Conn., Oct. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FanDuel Sports Network, operated by Main Street Sports Group, today announced plans to launch a first-to-market digital distribution initiative that brings select live local NBA and NHL games to major streaming platforms beginning mid-November. This marks the first phase of the network's broader multi-phase Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) strategy, designed to extend reach to younger, digital-first sports fans while fueling direct-to-consumer (DTC) and linear TV growth, while also creating a new path for marketers to reach sports viewers through advertising and sponsorship opportunities.
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