MLB Fans in the Dark: Comcast, Bally's Contract Dispute Leads to Channel Blackout
May 3, 2024Comcast and Diamond Sports Group's contract disputes have resulted in the blackout of Bally Sports channels on Comcast's service.
Despite Diamond Sports Group securing contracts with Charter and DirecTV, negotiations with Comcast have stalled.
The impasse affects MLB fans, with certain regional games now inaccessible through Comcast's network.
MLB's existing blackout rules compound the issue by limiting alternative streaming options for the affected games.
A key point of contention is Comcast's preference to place Bally Sports channels on a pricier subscription tier.
Both parties remain open to further discussions, though no resolution has been reached at this time.
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ESPN • May 2, 2024
Bally Sports channels pulled off lineup by Comcast - ESPN