Dallas Stars launch streaming service that could cost the NHL millions
The Dallas Stars have launched a free in-market streaming service for fans after parting ways with Bally Sports in recent days.
Bally Sports' parent company Diamond Sports has been dealing with financial issues since filing for bankruptcy back in March 2023 and while they're working to emerge from that, the Dallas Stars have decided to take matters into their own hands for the sake of their fan base.
It's been announced on Monday that the Dallas Stars are launching their own streaming service called Victory+, which will be free for fans in their market which includes Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas. The deal with A Parent Media Co. is for seven years, giving Stars fans some stability for viewing their team's games regionally.
This is great news for Dallas Stars fans in the team's viewing area as they no longer have to worry about the future of regional broadcasts, which was the case with Bally Sports. The Florida Panthers have also announced a similar move, going from Bally Sports to Scripps Sports for local broadcasts.
It'll be interesting to see if any other teams that were with Bally Sports decide to do the same this summer or for the 2025-26 season. The remaining teams that are currently with Bally Sports include Anaheim, Carolina, Columbus, Detroit, Los Angeles, Minnesota, Nashville, St. Louis and Tampa Bay.
Source: Sportsnet
Dallas Stars will start streaming their regional game broadcasts for free
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