ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros are launching a new sports streaming service. It could change TV forever.
Business InsiderJAN 2024
ESPN, Fox, Warner Bros. to Launch Sports Streaming Platform
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The Spin
Narrative A
The new sports streaming platform is a significant win for fans looking to cut down their subscriptions and leave cable behind. Under current confines, consumers need to subscribe to a host of different services to watch their favorite sports. With the new partnership between ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros., they can consolidate their subscriptions and gain access to all major sports. The new service will also offer access to Hulu, Disney+, and Max, allowing users to watch more than just sports.
Narrative B
While the three media giants call the new sports streaming a revolutionary development, it's likely just a minor upgrade from current options that won't save consumers much money. It's important to remember that the joint venture won't have rights to major sporting events, including the Olympics. Moreover, as it's expected to cost more than YouTube TV, which essentially provides everything the new product offers, it will be difficult to predict if the "sports skinny bundle" will be a hit.