Comcast-owned NBCUniversal plans to add its regional sports channels to its Peacock streaming service as early as early 2025. The Wall Street Journal reported The announcement was made on Wednesday, citing a person familiar with the plan.
The four additional NBC Sports networks will have local broadcast rights in Boston, Philadelphia and throughout Northern California, including games from big-name teams like the Golden State Warriors, Celtics and Phillies, the report said. There is.
According to WSJ, the game will still be available to watch on TV.
NBCUniversal is still finalizing details of its plans, and rollout may be delayed.
One option executives are considering, the WSJ reports, is to make the channel available as an add-on in local markets, allowing local fans to stream games for an additional fee. That's what it means.
NBCUniversal declined to comment on the report when contacted by Reuters.
In July, NBCUniversal, along with Amazon and Walt Disney Co.'s ESPN, acquired the rights to broadcast NBA games in an 11-year deal worth $77 billion.
