When "FanDuel" trends, it's usually a sportsbook promo. But a huge share of people typing that name into a search bar have a different problem: their local team's game is on FanDuel Sports Network and they can't find it. FanDuel Sports Network is the rebranded Bally Sports family of regional sports networks (RSNs), and it holds the local TV rights for a dozen-plus MLB, NBA and NHL teams across the Midwest, South and parts of the West. This guide covers every legal way to watch it in the US.
The fastest answer
- No cable? Subscribe directly. The FanDuel Sports Network app (iOS, Android, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, web) sells a direct-to-consumer plan in every market it serves. Pricing has hovered around $20/month or roughly $190/year, with cheaper single-team plans in some markets. Check the official site for the exact price in your ZIP code.
- Want it bundled with everything else? DirecTV Stream and Fubo carry FanDuel Sports Network in most of its markets. YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and Sling TV do not.
- Still have cable or satellite? DirecTV, Spectrum, Xfinity, Cox and most regional cable providers carry it, usually on a sports or higher-tier package.
- Live outside your team's region? FanDuel Sports Network will be blacked out no matter how you subscribe. You need the league's out-of-market package instead (MLB.TV, NBA League Pass, or the NHL package on ESPN+).
Which teams are on FanDuel Sports Network?
The network is split into regional feeds (Detroit, Florida, Great Lakes, Indiana, Midwest, North, Ohio, Oklahoma, South, Southeast, Southwest, Sun, West, Wisconsin, New Orleans, Kansas City). Between them, they carry local games for teams like the Tigers, Pistons, Red Wings, Cavaliers, Reds, Blue Jackets, Pacers, Cardinals, Blues, Twins, Wild, Thunder, Hawks, Braves (select games), Rays, Lightning, Heat, Panthers, Angels, Kings, Ducks, Bucks, Brewers, Pelicans and Royals.
One caution: the RSN business has been reshuffling for two years. Several MLB clubs have moved their local broadcasts to league-produced feeds or new partners, and team lineups can change between seasons. Before you pay for anything, confirm on your team's official site that FanDuel Sports Network is still its home broadcaster for the current season.
Option 1: The FanDuel Sports Network app (direct)
This is the cleanest route if you don't want a full live-TV bundle.
What you get: Every game the network airs in your region, pre- and post-game shows, and in-market streaming on any device. Most feeds also include alternate stats overlays and a few original shows.
Typical cost: About $20 per month or about $190 per year for the full regional feed. Several markets offer a single-team option for a bit less. Promotional pricing shows up around Opening Day and the start of the NBA/NHL seasons, so check the official site before you buy.
Downsides: It only works inside the team's home territory, and you're paying $20 for one channel. If you follow more than one local team in the same feed, it's a good deal. If you also want ESPN, TNT and your local broadcast channels, a bundle may be cheaper overall.
Option 2: Live TV streaming services
Here's how the major services stack up on FanDuel Sports Network specifically:
| Service | Carries FanDuel Sports Network? | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTV Stream | Yes, in most markets (Choice tier or higher) | ~$100+/mo |
| Fubo | Yes, in most markets (check your ZIP) | ~$85+/mo |
| YouTube TV | No | ~$83/mo |
| Hulu + Live TV | No | ~$83/mo |
| Sling TV | No (Sling doesn't carry RSNs) | ~$46+/mo |
| Philo | No (no sports) | ~$28/mo |
DirecTV Stream is the most reliable choice: it has historically carried nearly every RSN in the country, though you'll usually need the pricier Choice package, not the entry tier. Fubo carries it in many markets but not all, so enter your ZIP code on Fubo's site before signing up. Both offer free trials, which is a painless way to confirm the channel actually appears in your lineup.
RSN carriage changes more often than any other channel type, so "check the official site" isn't a cop-out here. It's the only way to be sure.
Option 3: Cable and satellite
If you already pay for TV, FanDuel Sports Network is probably there:
- DirecTV (satellite): Carried nationwide in-market, typically on the Choice package and above.
- Spectrum, Xfinity, Cox, Optimum, Mediacom and most regional providers: Carried in-market, sometimes on a sports add-on or the mid-tier package rather than the basic one.
- Dish Network: Historically did not carry these networks. Confirm with Dish if that's your provider.
A nice perk: most cable and satellite subscribers can log in to the FanDuel Sports Network app with their TV provider credentials and stream on the go at no extra charge.
Option 4: Prime Video Channels
Amazon sells FanDuel Sports Network as an add-on channel inside Prime Video in a growing list of markets. The price is roughly the same as the direct subscription, but it's convenient if you already live in the Prime Video app and want to keep billing in one place. Search "FanDuel Sports Network" inside Prime Video to see whether it's offered for your team.
The free and cheapest options
There is no free way to watch the FanDuel Sports Network feed itself. But you can cut the cost or catch some games for nothing:
- Antenna for over-the-air games. Many teams simulcast a handful of games each season on a local broadcast station. A $25 antenna picks those up for free. Check your team's schedule for games marked as airing on a local channel.
- Free trials. DirecTV Stream and Fubo both offer trials. Time one around a big series or a playoff push.
- National broadcasts. Games on ESPN, TNT, Fox, ABC, NBC or Apple TV+ are not on FanDuel Sports Network at all. For big matchups you may not need the RSN.
- Annual plan. If you know you'll watch a full season, the yearly direct subscription works out to roughly $4 per month cheaper than paying monthly.
- Radio. Every MLB, NBA and NHL team streams its radio call free through the team app or the league app. It's not video, but it's free and never blacked out.
Out-of-market? Read this before you buy anything
FanDuel Sports Network is a local network. If you live in Chicago and root for the Detroit Tigers, subscribing to the app won't help; the Detroit feed is blacked out outside Michigan and parts of neighboring states. Your options instead:
- MLB.TV (about $150/year or $30/month) for out-of-market baseball.
- NBA League Pass (about $100+/season) for out-of-market basketball.
- ESPN+ carries the out-of-market NHL package for hockey.
These packages black out your local team, so fans who live in-market need FanDuel Sports Network, and fans who live away need the league package. Nobody gets both from one subscription.
Time-sensitive: what's changing in 2026
This is the one section that may go stale, so double-check it: the parent company of FanDuel Sports Network emerged from bankruptcy in early 2025 with a smaller roster of teams and a heavier push toward direct-to-consumer subscriptions. Expect more single-team pricing, more Prime Video Channel launches, and possibly more teams moving to league-run broadcasts. Any list of carriers or prices you read, including this one, is worth a 30-second check against the official FanDuel Sports Network site.
FAQ
Is FanDuel Sports Network the same as the FanDuel sportsbook? No. FanDuel licensed its name to the former Bally Sports networks. You don't need a betting account to subscribe, and having a FanDuel sportsbook account doesn't include the channel.
Is it on YouTube TV? No. YouTube TV dropped most regional sports networks years ago and does not carry FanDuel Sports Network. Your streaming options are DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Prime Video Channels, or the direct app.
What about FanDuel TV, the horse racing channel? That's a separate network (formerly TVG) that carries live racing. It's available on many cable systems and streams free with a FanDuel account through the FanDuel TV app, so don't confuse the two when searching.