San Antonio Spurs Shift to Streaming with DAZN
The San Antonio Spurs are set to make a significant change in how fans watch their local games. According to recent reporting by Austin Karp of Sports Business Journal, DAZN, a UK-based streaming platform, is poised to take over local broadcasts for the Spurs and other teams.
Last result: San Antonio Spurs 90-94 New York Knicks (2026-06-14). The team has been in a slump, losing the last 4 games in their recent form (1W-0D-4L, LLLLLW, most recent first).
What happened?
DAZN has secured streaming rights for New York-based MSG and YES networks, making them the exclusive digital provider for all non-national TV New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets games. The company is also close to deals with the Timberwolves, Cavaliers, Pacers, Grizzlies, Magic, possibly the Hornets, and the San Antonio Spurs.
Why it matters for San Antonio Spurs
This shift towards streaming is a significant development for the NBA and its teams. Regional sports networks (RSNs) have been struggling to sustain themselves, and DAZN's entry into the market is a response to this trend. The company is looking to grow its U.S. rights portfolio and become the NBA's centralized local streamer.
What comes next?
The details of the deal are still being ironed out, but it's clear that how fans watch the Spurs will change. DAZN is willing to put forth a good amount of capital for marketing to create awareness, and a small handful of games will be broadcast over-the-air or free from DAZN before fully switching over to streaming exclusively.
The price of the streaming service will be a key factor in how fans receive the change. Currently, DAZN has a few package options, with the least expensive being $249.99 yearly. It's possible that prices could change, and the idea of a less expensive, team-only or basketball-only package is feasible.
This shift towards streaming is a natural progression in the sports broadcasting industry. RSNs have been a dying business model, and DAZN's entry into the market is a response to this trend. The company is well-positioned to take advantage of the shift towards streaming and become a major player in the NBA's local broadcasting market.
The San Antonio Spurs are set to make a significant change in how fans watch their local games. With DAZN taking over local broadcasts, the team is poised to take advantage of the shift towards streaming and become a major player in the NBA's local broadcasting market.
