NBCUniversal Launching New Linear Sports Network

NBCUniversal is launching NBCSN, a new 24/7 linear network offering a range of live events and programming from NBC Sports, on November 17.

NBCSN will be available exclusively through participating pay-TV distributors, launching first for all YouTube TV subscribers, followed by Xfinity.

NBCSN will feature live games across major sports, including the NBA, MLB, Premier League, WNBA, college football, Kentucky Derby, the golf majors and cycling, as well as Gold Zone, daily whip-around coverage for the Milan Cortina Olympic Winter Games and popular shows such as PFT Live, The Dan Patrick Show, The Dan Le Batard Show and Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry.

“NBCUniversal delivers the biggest moments in sports, and the new NBC Sports Network gives pay-TV customers a seamless way to enjoy the wide range of sports in our portfolio, adding an important pillar in our linear and streaming strategy,” said Matt Schnaars, president of platform distribution and partnerships at NBCUniversal. “NBCSN is a win across the board—driving value for fans and distributors who prefer an aggregated experience, league and conference partners seeking broad reach and advertisers targeting engaged sports audiences while also creating a new monetization path for some of our most premium programming and supporting NBCU’s commitment to serving viewers wherever they watch, whether on Peacock, pay-TV or both.”