Sabres games to stream on DAZN during 2026-27 season
DAZN is becoming the exclusive streaming platform for major New York sports teams and the Buffalo Sabres for the 2026-27 season.
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- Primary Driver: DAZN is becoming the exclusive streaming platform for major New York sports teams and the Buffalo Sabres for the 2026-27 season.
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For the 2026-27 season, Buffalo Sabres games and various New York regional sports telecasts will move exclusively to DAZN. According to NHL.com, the Sabres are confirmed for the streaming service, while Deadline and The New York Times report that the move also encompasses YES and MSG Network content. This transition shifts distribution away from the Gotham app for teams like the Yankees and Knicks.
The scope of this streaming deal appears extensive, involving multiple professional franchises across baseball, basketball, and hockey. While the platform integration is set, coverage does not specify the exact financial terms or technical transition plans for current subscribers of existing regional apps. Yahoo Sports notes that additional professional franchises, including the Cavaliers, are also linked to potential streaming agreements with the service.
Broad shifts in regional sports broadcasting distribution remain the central focus of this developing story.
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Sabres games to stream on DAZN during 2026-27 season NHL.com · 46d ago broke it first
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Which teams are affected by the move to DAZN?
Confirmed teams include the Buffalo Sabres, the Yankees, and the Knicks, with reports also linking the Cavaliers to the service.
What will happen to the Gotham app?
Regional streaming distribution for the Yankees and Knicks is shifting from the Gotham app to DAZN.
When does this change take effect?
The transition is scheduled for the 2026-27 season.
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