On 12/4/2024 at 8:37 PM, theguru said:

What is the relationship between NKU and Bally Sports?

I think they carry 4-5 games per year. All home games and conference games are on ESPN+

From Lance McAlister on Facebook:

BREAKING: Cincinnati Reds announce TV deal.  

The Reds today announced a new linear and digital rights agreement with Main Street Sports, owner of FanDuel Sports Network (formerly Bally Sports), to produce and distribute Reds game telecasts in 2025.
“Our top priority is to make sure Reds games are accessible to our fans,” said Doug Healy, Reds Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer. “The decision to stay with FanDuel Sports Network provides continuity for our fans to watch Reds games as in previous seasons, and now with a direct-to-consumer streaming product available through the FanDuel Sports Network app.”
Per the agreement, FanDuel Sports Network will remain the home of the Reds in 2025, broadcasting all in-market games that are not exclusively televised nationally, as well as 30-minute pre and postgame shows. In addition, the agreement includes rights to distribute programming direct-to-consumer (DTC) in-market. Fans will now be able to stream games on the FanDuel Sports Network app by authenticating with their pay TV credentials or purchasing a DTC subscription. More information regarding DTC subscriptions, including pricing, will be announced ahead of the upcoming 2025 season.
“We are eager to continue our partnership with the Reds and look forward to collaborating with them to elevate the fan experience,” said David DeVoe, COO and CFO, Main Street Sports. “With our best-in-class partnerships, cutting-edge technology and highly skilled production team, we remain committed to delivering high quality viewing options to local fans. We are confident that our recent agreements and reimagined business model position us to best serve our partners. We are appreciative of the support from both Major League Baseball and the Reds.”
The Reds previously announced an arrangement with Major League Baseball to produce and distribute their local games for the 2025 season. The rights agreement with FanDuel Sports Network will replace that arrangement.
“Major League Baseball has been an incredible resource for all the Clubs navigating the complexities of the rapidly changing media landscape,” said Phil Castellini, Reds President and CEO. “The Reds are extremely grateful to Commissioner Manfred and Major League Baseball for their continued support and collaboration.”

Well crap!

Hope their streaming price isn't outrageous. If they actually allow streaming finally.

The more things change the more they stay the same.

Hmmm, The Reds getting back with their ex isn't good for me. 

14 hours ago, Jumper_Dad said:

Well crap!

Hope their streaming price isn't outrageous. If they actually allow streaming finally.

I have Hulu and noticed this weekend that we now have Fan Duel TV as on of the channels. I wonder if the Reds games will be shown there or if you'll have to go through the app like the press release mentioned?

23 hours ago, gchs_uk9 said:

I have Hulu and noticed this weekend that we now have Fan Duel TV as on of the channels. I wonder if the Reds games will be shown there or if you'll have to go through the app like the press release mentioned?

From my understanding, you will be able to watch through your TV provider like in the past.  The app will allow those that do not have the station through their TV provider an opportunity to have a subscription to watch, something that hasn't been available in the past through Bally.

I just looked, and on YouTubeTV they have FanDuel TV listed in their Sports Plus Package for $10.99 per month.  This would be on top of the base plan of $72.99/mo currently.  

I pay the $10.99 during the football season to get NFL Redzone and had just cancelled that package.  I might have to add it again in March.

On 1/15/2025 at 11:22 AM, REALSPORT said:

I just looked, and on YouTubeTV they have FanDuel TV listed in their Sports Plus Package for $10.99 per month.  This would be on top of the base plan of $72.99/mo currently.  

I pay the $10.99 during the football season to get NFL Redzone and had just cancelled that package.  I might have to add it again in March.

I have YouTubeTV and FanDuel isn't available on the menu to order.

21 hours ago, Jumper_Dad said:

I have YouTubeTV and FanDuel isn't available on the menu to order.

It shows here on mine.

3 hours ago, REALSPORT said:

It shows here on mine.

I'll have to check again, thanks.

If you have altafiber you are in luck:

altafiber, Main Street Sports Group announce FanDuel Sports Network Ohio, home of the Cincinnati Reds, now available on Fioptics+ video platform

CINCINNATI, Ohio – altafiber announced today that it has reached an agreement with Main Street Sports Group (owner of FanDuel Sports Network) to carry FanDuel Sports Network Ohio on altafiber’s Fioptics+ video platform. The agreement, which is effective this evening, ensures Fioptics+ customers can access the upcoming Cincinnati Reds season, along with Cleveland Cavaliers and Columbus Blue Jackets games. FanDuel Sports Network Ohio is available on Channel 27 in crystal clear 1080p.

The Cincinnati Reds recently announced a new linear and digital rights agreement with Main Street Sports Group (formerly Bally Sports), to produce and distribute Reds game telecasts in 2025. Per the agreement, FanDuel Sports Network Ohio will remain the home of the Reds in 2025, broadcasting all in-market games that are not exclusively televised nationally, as well as 30-minute pre-and post-game shows.
 
“altafiber is a longstanding partner of the Cincinnati Reds and has been serving our hometown of Greater Cincinnati for more than 150 years. We understand the importance of the Reds to our community, and we are pleased to reach this agreement to carry FanDuel Sports Network Ohio,” said Jason Praeter, President – Consumer & Small Business for altafiber. 

On 1/15/2025 at 11:22 AM, REALSPORT said:

I just looked, and on YouTubeTV they have FanDuel TV listed in their Sports Plus Package for $10.99 per month.  This would be on top of the base plan of $72.99/mo currently.  

I pay the $10.99 during the football season to get NFL Redzone and had just cancelled that package.  I might have to add it again in March.

To follow up on my original post, this add-on appears to just be a rebranding of the old TVG networks.  So this will only get you horse racing and not the network that carries the Reds games. If anyone has info to the contrary please let me know. More confusion and gets me back to square one.  I'll have to pay $20 a month for a standalone FanDuel subscription instead of the $11 add-on.  

I don't think I am addressing your situation REALSPORT but at least for me, since I have Altafiber, I believe I get the Reds games as a part of my streaming package for no additional charge.  If I am wrong anyone please coach me up.  I agree this whole thing has been super confusing. 

7 hours ago, REALSPORT said:

To follow up on my original post, this add-on appears to just be a rebranding of the old TVG networks.  So this will only get you horse racing and not the network that carries the Reds games. If anyone has info to the contrary please let me know. More confusion and gets me back to square one.  I'll have to pay $20 a month for a standalone FanDuel subscription instead of the $11 add-on.  

That's what I was afraid of. I just saw the same thing when I looked at it earlier today.