KC Royals FanDuel Amazon Prime TV Deal Announced After Bally Sports Setback
ns as possible,” said Royals Chairman and CEO John Sherman in a press release. “We want to be available to anyone who wants to watch our exciting team as the ownership group continues to invest in the progress we’re making on the field.”
The new agreement covers all non-nationally televised Royals games in 2025, including spring training games. There will be options for both satellite and cable viewing, as well as streaming packages through the FanDuel app and Amazon Prime. Details regarding the cost of these options have not yet been announced.
So, after almost two years of uncertainty, the Kansas City Royals have finally secured their broadcasting future. The team recently confirmed that they will be sticking with Diamond Sports Group, specifically through their FanDuel Sports Network, to distribute their games in 2025.
With this new deal, fans will have even more ways to watch the games in 2025, no matter where they are. In addition to traditional viewing options, fans will also be able to stream games as an add-on subscription on Amazon Prime. This exciting development follows Diamond Sports’ announcement of a multi-year commercial agreement with Amazon Prime Video to carry all 16 of their FanDuel-branded regional sports networks (RSNs) on November 13.
It’s been quite a journey for Diamond Sports Group, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in March 2023 as they worked to restructure over $8 billion in debt. However, it seems like they are now on more stable ground with this new agreement in place.
Throughout 2024, Diamond Sports faced some challenges with their RSN contracts with MLB teams. Some teams chose to cut ties with the company as the bankruptcy process unfolded, while others, like the Braves, reached amended deals. With this latest announcement, the Royals have become the last team to settle their broadcasting plans for the upcoming season, bringing a sense of closure to Diamond Sports’ bankruptcy saga in the world of MLB broadcasting.
The Royals are excited about this new chapter and are committed to reaching as many fans as possible through this new broadcasting agreement. Stay tuned for more details about how you can catch all the action in 2025!
