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OPTIMUM AND MSG NETWORKS AGREE ON CARRIAGE DEAL

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MSG Networks and Optimum have announced reaching a new carriage agreement that will result in the relaunch of MSG Networks on Optimum video lineups. The agreement, announced on February 22, 2025, will benefit both fans and Optimum subscribers. The specific terms of the deal were not disclosed.

MSG Networks e Optimum hanno annunciato di aver raggiunto un nuovo accordo di distribuzione che porterà al rilancio di MSG Networks nei pacchetti video di Optimum. L'accordo, annunciato il 22 febbraio 2025, beneficerà sia i fan che gli abbonati di Optimum. I termini specifici dell'accordo non sono stati divulgati.

MSG Networks y Optimum han anunciado haber alcanzado un nuevo acuerdo de transmisión que resultará en el relanzamiento de MSG Networks en las ofertas de video de Optimum. El acuerdo, anunciado el 22 de febrero de 2025, beneficiará tanto a los fanáticos como a los suscriptores de Optimum. Los términos específicos del acuerdo no fueron divulgados.

MSG NetworksOptimum이 새로운 방송 계약을 체결하여 Optimum의 비디오 라인업에 MSG Networks를 재출시하기로 했습니다. 이 계약은 2025년 2월 22일에 발표되었으며, 팬들과 Optimum 구독자 모두에게 혜택을 줄 것입니다. 계약의 구체적인 조건은 공개되지 않았습니다.

MSG Networks et Optimum ont annoncé avoir conclu un nouvel accord de diffusion qui entraînera le relancement de MSG Networks dans les offres vidéo d'Optimum. L'accord, annoncé le 22 février 2025, bénéficiera à la fois aux fans et aux abonnés d'Optimum. Les conditions spécifiques de l'accord n'ont pas été divulguées.

MSG Networks und Optimum haben bekannt gegeben, dass sie eine neue Vereinbarung zur Verbreitung getroffen haben, die zur Wiederveröffentlichung von MSG Networks in den Videoangeboten von Optimum führen wird. Die Vereinbarung, die am 22. Februar 2025 bekannt gegeben wurde, wird sowohl den Fans als auch den Optimum-Abonnenten zugutekommen. Die spezifischen Bedingungen des Deals wurden nicht offengelegt.

Positive
  • Restored distribution partnership with Optimum expands MSG Networks' reach
  • Agreement secures revenue stream from carriage fees
Negative
  • Financial terms and impact not disclosed
  • Duration of service interruption may have affected subscriber retention

NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MSG Networks and Optimum are pleased to announce they have reached an agreement for the relaunch of MSG Networks on Optimum video lineups.

MSG Networks and Optimum would like to thank everyone for their patience as we partnered to reach this new agreement to benefit our fans and Optimum subscribers.

Specific terms of the agreement were not released.

About MSG Networks
MSG Networks, a pioneer in sports media, owns and operates two award-winning regional sports and entertainment networks (MSG and MSG Sportsnet) and MSG+, a direct-to-consumer and authenticated streaming offering (included in the Gotham Sports App), that serve the nation's number one media market, the New York DMA, as well as other portions of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. The networks feature a wide range of compelling sports content, including exclusive live local games and other programming of the New York Knicks, New York Rangers, New York Islanders, New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres, as well as significant coverage of the New York Giants and Buffalo Bills. This content, in addition to a diverse array of other sporting events and critically acclaimed original programming, has established MSG Networks as the gold standard in regional sports. MSG Networks is part of the Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR).

About Optimum
Optimum is a brand of Altice USA, one of the largest broadband communications and video services providers in the United States, delivering broadband, video, mobile, proprietary content and advertising services to approximately 4.6 million residential and business customers across 21 states. The company operates Optimum Media, an advanced advertising and data business, which provides audience-based, multiscreen advertising solutions to local, regional and national businesses and advertising clients. Altice USA also offers hyper-local news through its News 12 Networks.  

MSG Networks Contact:
Dan Schoenberg (dan.schoenberg@msg.com)

Optimum Contact:
Stephen Stokes (Stephen.stokes@optimum.com)
Erin Smyth (Erin.Smyth@optimum.com)

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SOURCE Sphere Entertainment Co.

FAQ

When will MSG Networks return to Optimum?

MSG Networks will be relaunched on Optimum video lineups following the agreement announced on February 22, 2025.

What channels are included in the MSG Networks and Optimum deal?

The specific details of the channels included in the agreement were not disclosed in the announcement.

How long was MSG Networks off Optimum before the new agreement?

The duration of the service interruption was not specified in the announcement.

What are the financial terms of the MSG Networks-Optimum agreement?

The specific financial terms of the agreement between MSG Networks and Optimum were not released.

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