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True - I'm sure the "cable channels via streaming" services like Hulu and-

YouTube TV are subject to the same or similar contractual hang-ups that linear cable services are. But, I think those services are going to be marginalized out of existence now that Disney/FOX/Paramount/NBC are making their sporting events available via standalone, a la carte sports streaming apps like the ESPN or Fox Sports apps, or otherwise via their proprietary apps like Paramount Plus for CBS Sports and Peacock for NBC. I say this because, just like legacy cable, live sports are pretty much the only thing driving those "cable channels via streaming" services now. Everything else (scripted and reality shows, documentary offerings, etc.) that people watch is just available to stream on demand. We're ultimately going to get to a place, and we're going to get there very soon, where blackouts and regional sports restrictions are like carriage fees - relics of a legacy linear cable model that no longer exists. As far as I'm aware, the MLB is the only major pro sports league where regional blackouts are even still a thing if you pay for the proprietary service (e.g., NBA League Pass, NFL Sunday Ticket, etc.)
Posted: 07/28/2026 at 12:51 PM ET
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This youtube makes a lot of sense to me...
TDVick 07/26/26 04:51 AM ET
2 things I don't understand about the B1G's approach to Southern expansion
Maroon Baboon 07/26/26 11:51 PM ET
My opinion, it is the old BC thing in ACC expansion
VTCALS72 07/27/26 07:54 AM ET
I am once again begging folks to understand that TV markets are no longer-
Baltimore_Hokie 07/27/26 11:47 AM ET
I agree with you the model is changing to something new.
VTHokie2000 07/28/26 12:18 PM ET
True - I'm sure the "cable channels via streaming" services like Hulu and-
Baltimore_Hokie 07/28/26 12:51 PM ET
FWIW blackouts still exist in the NHL. If Monumental Sports has the
VTHokie2000 07/28/26 01:31 PM ET
My inclination is that linear cable and "channels" will just die off.
Baltimore_Hokie 07/28/26 03:00 PM ET
But isn't what you call
VTCALS72 07/27/26 03:35 PM ET
There are no more "markets" in the sense that you're selling a bundle of-
Baltimore_Hokie 07/27/26 05:05 PM ET
All that still speaks to a process of bringing your product to market
VTCALS72 07/27/26 06:04 PM ET
Here's where I think our disconnect on this is-
Baltimore_Hokie 07/28/26 09:45 AM ET
Good post. Fully agree with the general theme of your 2nd paragraph
VTCALS72 07/29/26 08:27 AM ET
I always thought it a house of cards to build your business model on
Maroon Baboon 07/27/26 01:56 PM ET
Duke B-ball with UNC is huge money(maybe)**
MrFantastic! 07/28/26 06:58 AM ET
Agree with everything in your post 100%.
Baltimore_Hokie 07/27/26 02:13 PM ET
Agreed
TerryD 07/27/26 03:02 PM ET
I think the numbers changed signficantly once the SEC landed Texas and OU
TDVick 07/27/26 05:53 AM ET
Interesting take, here’ a clickable link for others to make it easier.
Stech 07/26/26 07:44 PM ET