Does Bally Sports still exist? Not under that name as a regional sports network brand. In October 2024, Bally Sports channels were rebranded as FanDuel Sports Network. The channels continued to carry local sports programming in markets where the network had the rights and distribution agreements to do so, but their availability and team coverage can vary.
That means you may no longer find “Bally Sports” in your TV guide or app store, even if a familiar local network is still available under a new name. The rebrand changed the branding—not automatically every channel’s programming, provider lineup, or team rights. Because regional sports networks and sports-rights agreements can change, check the current listings for your area before subscribing.
What happened to Bally Sports?
Bally Sports was the name used for a group of U.S. regional sports networks. The brand was associated with Diamond Sports Group, which operated the channels after their earlier branding as Fox Sports regional networks. In October 2024, the Bally Sports name was replaced by FanDuel Sports Network under a naming-rights agreement with FanDuel.
FanDuel’s name on the networks does not mean the sports-betting company owns every channel or the teams’ broadcast rights. The network operator and the brand partner are different parts of the arrangement. The companies and agreements behind regional sports networks have also been subject to financial and business changes, so the ownership or distribution details can be more complicated than the name on the screen suggests.
Diamond Sports Group later used the corporate name Main Street Sports Group. That corporate name and the FanDuel Sports Network channel branding refer to different things: one is the company name, while the other is the consumer-facing name for the networks.
Is FanDuel Sports Network the same as Bally Sports?
It is the rebranded successor to Bally Sports for the regional channels that continued under the new name. If you watched a local team on a Bally Sports channel, look for the corresponding FanDuel Sports Network listing in your market.
However, “the same” does not mean that every detail stayed fixed. A team’s broadcast deal can change, a cable or streaming provider can add or drop a channel, and a network’s local coverage may differ from what it offered in a previous season. A new name alone does not guarantee that a particular team’s games remain available on the same service.
Where can you watch former Bally Sports channels?
There is no single answer for every household. Availability depends on your location, the specific FanDuel Sports Network channel serving your area, and the TV or streaming services that carry it. Fans may be able to watch through a participating cable or satellite provider, an eligible live-TV streaming service, or a regional direct-to-consumer option where one is offered.
Before paying for a service, confirm that it carries the correct regional channel and that the service can show the games you want in your ZIP code. A provider may carry one FanDuel Sports Network channel but not another. Streaming services can also have different local channel lineups, even when their plans look similar.
- Check your local channel guide: Search for FanDuel Sports Network and your region, rather than Bally Sports.
- Check the provider’s channel lineup: Use your ZIP code or address to confirm local availability.
- Check the team’s official website: Teams often publish current TV and streaming information.
- Read streaming restrictions: Local-market rules, blackout restrictions, and device limits may apply.
- Confirm the season’s coverage: Rights can change, so do not assume last season’s arrangement is still in place.
What happened to the Bally Sports app?
The Bally Sports app and related streaming services transitioned to FanDuel Sports Network branding. Depending on your device and the service available in your market, you may need to find or update the FanDuel Sports Network app, sign in through a participating TV provider, or check whether a direct subscription is offered.
Do not assume that an old Bally Sports subscription automatically provides access to every current channel or game. Review the current app listing and subscription terms, and use the service’s official support information if you have trouble signing in or determining whether your account transferred. Avoid entering payment details on unofficial sites claiming to offer access.
Did the teams leave Bally Sports?
Some teams continued to appear on the successor FanDuel Sports Network channels, while other teams’ broadcast arrangements changed or faced uncertainty. There is not one league-wide answer. Regional sports networks negotiate rights by team and market, and each agreement can have its own term and conditions.
For that reason, a fan should check a team’s current broadcast page for the most reliable information. A channel’s continued existence does not prove that it has rights to every local team it carried in the past. Likewise, a team leaving a particular network does not necessarily mean its games are unavailable; the team may have another broadcast or streaming arrangement.
Why did Bally Sports change its name?
The Bally Sports name came from a branding arrangement, and it was not a permanent identity for the networks. The move to FanDuel branding followed a new naming-rights partnership. The change gave the channels a different public name while the business worked through broader financial and distribution challenges.
Those challenges matter to fans because regional sports networks rely on a mix of cable subscriptions, streaming customers, and agreements with professional teams. When a network operator restructures or renegotiates contracts, its channel lineup and team coverage can be affected. A branding announcement, on its own, does not tell viewers whether their provider will carry a channel or whether a team’s games will remain there.
What should fans do now?
If you are trying to watch a local game, start with the team rather than an old Bally Sports subscription page. Look for the team’s current broadcast information, then confirm the named channel or service with your TV provider. If the game is not listed, check the league’s or team’s official schedule and viewing information. National broadcasts may be carried by different networks or streaming platforms than local games.
Also distinguish between a channel’s availability and a game’s availability. A FanDuel Sports Network channel may be carried by your provider, but a specific game could be subject to blackout rules, rights restrictions, or a different broadcast arrangement. Before choosing a paid plan, check the exact game coverage and cancellation terms.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bally Sports gone for good?
The Bally Sports name was replaced by FanDuel Sports Network in October 2024. The old brand is no longer the name viewers should generally look for, though the channels and business arrangements connected to the former Bally Sports networks may continue or change under new branding.
What is Bally Sports called now?
The successor regional network branding is FanDuel Sports Network. The specific channel name usually includes a market or region, but the lineup and availability depend on where you live.
Does FanDuel own Bally Sports?
FanDuel’s name became part of the network branding through a naming-rights partnership. That does not mean FanDuel owns all the regional channels or the teams’ broadcast rights. Ownership, operation, branding, and sports-rights agreements are separate matters.
Can I still watch my local team on the network?
Possibly. Some teams continued on successor channels, but coverage varies by team, market, and season. Check your team’s official broadcast page and your provider’s current local lineup before subscribing.
Do I need a new app?
You may need to use the FanDuel Sports Network app or the current service offered in your region. Check the official app store listing and the provider’s instructions; account access and subscription options can differ by market.
Are Bally Sports and FanDuel Sports Network available nationwide?
Regional sports networks are not necessarily available in every market or through every provider. Channel access depends on location and distribution agreements. Use your ZIP code to check a provider’s lineup.
Conclusion
Bally Sports no longer operates under that consumer-facing name: its regional networks were rebranded as FanDuel Sports Network in October 2024. But that does not guarantee that every former Bally Sports channel, team broadcast, or subscription works exactly as before. For the clearest answer on where to watch, check your team’s current broadcast details and verify the channel lineup for your location.