Regional Sports Network Guide 2026

Lost Your Regional
Sports Network?
Here Is How to Watch Local Sports

The RSN crisis has left millions of fans without access to their local MLB, NBA, and NHL teams. This guide covers every regional sports network, what happened, and how to get your games back — starting at $7.51/month.

What Happened

The RSN Crisis Explained

Regional sports networks have been the backbone of local sports broadcasting in America for decades. These channels — Bally Sports, YES Network, NESN, MSG, SportsNet LA, and others — carry the vast majority of regular-season games for MLB, NBA, and NHL teams. For most fans, the RSN was the only way to watch their hometown team on a nightly basis.

Then everything fell apart. Diamond Sports Group, which operated 19 Bally Sports regional networks covering more than 40 professional teams, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March 2023. The company had taken on billions in debt to acquire these networks from the old Fox Sports regional channels, and the business model collapsed as millions of Americans cancelled cable TV.

The fallout was devastating for fans. Bally Sports channels were dropped from YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and FuboTV. DirecTV Stream kept some Bally channels but at premium prices. Millions of fans who had already cut the cord suddenly had no way to watch their local teams. Even fans who kept cable saw their RSN disappear when carriage agreements expired.

By 2026, the landscape has partially stabilized but remains fragmented. Some teams have launched their own direct-to-consumer streaming services. Others have signed deals with national networks. And several teams are still in limbo, with no easy way for cord-cutters to watch local games through mainstream channels.

This is where IPTV fills the gap. Services like IPTVBROS include every regional sports network in the country — all Bally Sports affiliates, YES Network, NESN, SNY, MSG, SportsNet LA, NBC Sports Bay Area, Root Sports, and more — for a fraction of what cable charged. For local sports fans, IPTV has become the most reliable and affordable solution to the RSN crisis.

By Region

Regional Sports Networks by Area

Find your regional sports network below. Every RSN listed here is included with IPTVBROS at no additional cost.

Northeast

YES Network

Teams: New York Yankees (MLB), Brooklyn Nets (NBA), New York City FC (MLS)

Coverage area: New York, Connecticut, parts of NJ and PA

SNY (SportsNet New York)

Teams: New York Mets (MLB), New York Jets analysis, New York Islanders

Coverage area: New York tri-state area

NESN (New England Sports Network)

Teams: Boston Red Sox (MLB), Boston Bruins (NHL)

Coverage area: Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island

MSG / MSG+

Teams: New York Knicks (NBA), New York Rangers (NHL), New York Islanders (NHL), New Jersey Devils (NHL), New York Red Bulls (MLS)

Coverage area: New York tri-state area

NBC Sports Philadelphia

Teams: Philadelphia Phillies (MLB), Philadelphia 76ers (NBA), Philadelphia Flyers (NHL)

Coverage area: Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, Delaware

MASN (Mid-Atlantic Sports Network)

Teams: Washington Nationals (MLB), Baltimore Orioles (MLB)

Coverage area: Maryland, Virginia, DC, parts of NC, WV, PA, DE

Southeast

Bally Sports South

Teams: Atlanta Braves (MLB), Atlanta Hawks (NBA)

Coverage area: Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, South Carolina

Bally Sports Southeast

Teams: Atlanta Hawks overflow, college sports

Coverage area: Southeast US

Bally Sports Sun

Teams: Tampa Bay Rays (MLB), Orlando Magic (NBA), Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL)

Coverage area: Florida

Bally Sports Florida

Teams: Miami Marlins (MLB), Miami Heat (NBA), Florida Panthers (NHL)

Coverage area: Southern Florida

Midwest

Bally Sports Midwest

Teams: St. Louis Cardinals (MLB), St. Louis Blues (NHL)

Coverage area: Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, parts of AR, KS, OK, NE

Bally Sports Great Lakes

Teams: Cleveland Guardians (MLB), Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA)

Coverage area: Ohio, parts of PA, WV, KY, IN

Bally Sports North

Teams: Minnesota Twins (MLB), Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA), Minnesota Wild (NHL)

Coverage area: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Dakotas, Nebraska

Bally Sports Ohio

Teams: Cincinnati Reds (MLB), Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL)

Coverage area: Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana

Bally Sports Detroit

Teams: Detroit Tigers (MLB), Detroit Pistons (NBA), Detroit Red Wings (NHL)

Coverage area: Michigan

Bally Sports Indiana

Teams: Indiana Pacers (NBA)

Coverage area: Indiana

Bally Sports Wisconsin

Teams: Milwaukee Bucks (NBA), Milwaukee Brewers (MLB)

Coverage area: Wisconsin

Bally Sports Kansas City

Teams: Kansas City Royals (MLB)

Coverage area: Missouri, Kansas

NBC Sports Chicago

Teams: Chicago White Sox (MLB), Chicago Bulls (NBA), Chicago Blackhawks (NHL)

Coverage area: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin

Marquee Sports Network

Teams: Chicago Cubs (MLB)

Coverage area: Illinois and surrounding states

Southwest

Bally Sports Southwest

Teams: Texas Rangers (MLB), Dallas Stars (NHL)

Coverage area: Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana

AT&T SportsNet Southwest

Teams: Houston Astros (MLB), Houston Rockets (NBA)

Coverage area: Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi

Bally Sports Arizona

Teams: Arizona Diamondbacks (MLB), Phoenix Suns (NBA)

Coverage area: Arizona, New Mexico

West

SportsNet LA

Teams: Los Angeles Dodgers (MLB)

Coverage area: Southern California

Bally Sports SoCal

Teams: Los Angeles Angels (MLB), LA Clippers (NBA)

Coverage area: Southern California

Bally Sports San Diego

Teams: San Diego Padres (MLB)

Coverage area: San Diego area

NBC Sports Bay Area

Teams: San Francisco Giants (MLB), Golden State Warriors (NBA), San Jose Sharks (NHL)

Coverage area: Northern California, Nevada

NBC Sports California

Teams: Sacramento Kings (NBA), Oakland Athletics overflow

Coverage area: Northern California

Root Sports Northwest

Teams: Seattle Mariners (MLB), Portland Trail Blazers (NBA), Seattle Kraken (NHL)

Coverage area: Washington, Oregon, Montana, Alaska

AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain

Teams: Colorado Rockies (MLB), Utah Jazz (NBA), Utah Hockey Club (NHL)

Coverage area: Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, Nevada, Idaho, parts of NM, NE, SD, KS

Your Options

How to Watch RSNs Without Cable

The hard truth: most mainstream streaming services have dropped RSN coverage. YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling TV no longer carry Bally Sports channels. FuboTV has some RSNs but not all. DirecTV Stream has the broadest RSN coverage among mainstream services but starts at $79.99/month — and even it has gaps.

Some teams have launched their own direct-to-consumer streaming. The MLB has expanded its free game offerings. Individual team apps offer local streaming at $20-25/month per team. But if you follow multiple sports or multiple teams, these a la carte options add up quickly.

Service Price Bally Sports YES/NESN/SNY NBC Sports RSNs Root/AT&T Sports Total RSNs
IPTVBROS $7.51/mo All All All All All 30+
DirecTV Stream $79.99+ Most Yes Yes Some 20+
FuboTV $79.99 Some Partial Most Some 10-15
YouTube TV $82.99 No Yes Some No 5-8
Hulu + Live TV $89.99 No Partial Some No 3-5
Sling TV $40+ No No No No 0

The Solution

Why IPTV Solves the RSN Problem

The RSN crisis exists because traditional TV distribution deals — cable carriage fees, streaming rights negotiations, bankruptcy proceedings — are broken. Teams cannot reach their fans through the systems that were built for an era when everyone had cable.

IPTV bypasses all of that. IPTVBROS includes every single regional sports network in the United States as part of its standard channel lineup. All Bally Sports affiliates, YES Network, NESN, SNY, MSG, SportsNet LA, NBC Sports Bay Area, NBC Sports Chicago, NBC Sports Philadelphia, Root Sports, AT&T SportsNet, MASN, Marquee Sports Network — every one of them.

There are no geographic restrictions. No blackout windows. No separate add-on packages for different regions. Whether you are watching the Yankees on YES, the Red Sox on NESN, the Dodgers on SportsNet LA, or the Twins on Bally Sports North — it is all included in one subscription for $7.51/month.

For fans who follow an out-of-market team (say, a Yankees fan living in Texas), IPTV is especially valuable. You get the YES Network without needing to be in the New York market. You get NESN even if you live in California. Every RSN from every market is available everywhere.

Compare this to the mainstream alternatives: YouTube TV has no Bally Sports ($82.99/mo), Hulu + Live TV has minimal RSN coverage ($89.99/mo), and even DirecTV Stream with RSNs costs $79.99+ per month. IPTVBROS delivers more RSN coverage for less than 10% of the price.

Find Your Team

Team-by-Team RSN Lookup

Find which RSN carries your local MLB, NBA, or NHL team. All networks listed are included with IPTVBROS.

MLB Teams

Team RSN On IPTVBROS
New York Yankees YES Network Yes
New York Mets SNY Yes
Boston Red Sox NESN Yes
Los Angeles Dodgers SportsNet LA Yes
Los Angeles Angels Bally Sports SoCal Yes
Chicago Cubs Marquee Sports Network Yes
Chicago White Sox NBC Sports Chicago Yes
San Francisco Giants NBC Sports Bay Area Yes
San Diego Padres Bally Sports San Diego Yes
St. Louis Cardinals Bally Sports Midwest Yes
Atlanta Braves Bally Sports South Yes
Houston Astros AT&T SportsNet SW Yes
Philadelphia Phillies NBC Sports Philadelphia Yes
Texas Rangers Bally Sports Southwest Yes
Cleveland Guardians Bally Sports Great Lakes Yes
Minnesota Twins Bally Sports North Yes
Seattle Mariners Root Sports NW Yes
Detroit Tigers Bally Sports Detroit Yes
Milwaukee Brewers Bally Sports Wisconsin Yes
Cincinnati Reds Bally Sports Ohio Yes
Tampa Bay Rays Bally Sports Sun Yes
Miami Marlins Bally Sports Florida Yes
Arizona Diamondbacks Bally Sports Arizona Yes
Kansas City Royals Bally Sports KC Yes
Colorado Rockies AT&T SportsNet RM Yes
Baltimore Orioles MASN Yes
Washington Nationals MASN Yes
Pittsburgh Pirates AT&T SportsNet PIT Yes
Toronto Blue Jays Sportsnet (Canada) Yes
Oakland Athletics NBC Sports California Yes

NBA Teams (Select)

Team RSN On IPTVBROS
New York Knicks MSG Network Yes
Brooklyn Nets YES Network Yes
Los Angeles Lakers Spectrum SportsNet Yes
LA Clippers Bally Sports SoCal Yes
Golden State Warriors NBC Sports Bay Area Yes
Chicago Bulls NBC Sports Chicago Yes
Boston Celtics NBC Sports Boston Yes
Philadelphia 76ers NBC Sports Philadelphia Yes
Atlanta Hawks Bally Sports SE Yes
Miami Heat Bally Sports Sun Yes
Cleveland Cavaliers Bally Sports Great Lakes Yes
Milwaukee Bucks Bally Sports Wisconsin Yes
Indiana Pacers Bally Sports Indiana Yes
Minnesota Timberwolves Bally Sports North Yes
Houston Rockets AT&T SportsNet SW Yes
Dallas Mavericks Bally Sports SW Yes
Phoenix Suns Bally Sports Arizona Yes
Sacramento Kings NBC Sports California Yes
Portland Trail Blazers Root Sports NW Yes
Orlando Magic Bally Sports Florida Yes

NHL Teams (Select)

Team RSN On IPTVBROS
New York Rangers MSG Network Yes
Boston Bruins NESN Yes
Chicago Blackhawks NBC Sports Chicago Yes
Detroit Red Wings Bally Sports Detroit Yes
Tampa Bay Lightning Bally Sports Sun Yes
St. Louis Blues Bally Sports Midwest Yes
Dallas Stars Bally Sports SW Yes
Minnesota Wild Bally Sports North Yes
Philadelphia Flyers NBC Sports Philadelphia Yes
Pittsburgh Penguins AT&T SportsNet PIT Yes
San Jose Sharks NBC Sports Bay Area Yes
Seattle Kraken Root Sports NW Yes
Florida Panthers Bally Sports Florida Yes
Colorado Avalanche Altitude Sports Yes
Carolina Hurricanes Bally Sports South Yes

Questions Answered

RSN Streaming FAQ

What is a regional sports network (RSN)?
A regional sports network is a cable TV channel that broadcasts local professional and college sports in a specific geographic area. Examples include YES Network (New York Yankees/Nets), NESN (Boston Red Sox/Bruins), and Bally Sports affiliates across the country. RSNs carry the majority of regular-season MLB, NBA, and NHL games for local teams.
Why are regional sports networks disappearing?
Diamond Sports Group, which operated most Bally Sports channels, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March 2023. The company struggled with declining cable subscribers (its primary revenue source) and expensive broadcast rights deals. This led to some RSNs going dark on streaming services, leaving millions of fans unable to watch their local teams without cable.
Can I watch RSN channels without cable?
Yes, though options are limited among mainstream services. FuboTV carries some RSNs ($79.99/mo). DirecTV Stream includes most RSNs ($79.99+/mo). Some teams have launched direct-to-consumer streaming options. IPTVBROS ($7.51/mo) includes all RSNs as part of its 15,000+ channel lineup — the most affordable option for RSN access.
Does YouTube TV have regional sports networks?
YouTube TV dropped most Bally Sports RSNs in 2020. As of 2026, YouTube TV carries some RSNs but has significant gaps, particularly in markets served by Bally Sports. Check YouTube TV's channel lineup for your specific zip code before subscribing if RSNs are important to you.
What teams are affected by the RSN blackout crisis?
Dozens of MLB, NBA, and NHL teams are affected. Major examples include the Los Angeles Angels, San Diego Padres, Arizona Diamondbacks (MLB); Milwaukee Bucks, Indiana Pacers, Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA); and Nashville Predators, Carolina Hurricanes, Dallas Stars (NHL). Any team whose local broadcasts were carried by Bally Sports or a Diamond Sports-operated RSN has been impacted.
Does IPTVBROS have Bally Sports channels?
Yes. IPTVBROS includes all Bally Sports regional channels (South, Southeast, Southwest, West, Midwest, Great Lakes, North, Indiana, Ohio, Florida, Sun, Arizona, SoCal, San Diego, Wisconsin, Kansas City, Detroit) as well as every other RSN in the country including YES Network, NESN, SNY, MSG, SportsNet LA, NBC Sports Bay Area, Root Sports, and AT&T SportsNet affiliates.
How do I find my local RSN?
Your RSN depends on your geographic location and which teams you follow. Use our team-by-team RSN lookup table on this page to find which network carries your local MLB, NBA, or NHL team. IPTVBROS includes all of them — no guessing required.
What is the cheapest way to watch local sports without cable?
IPTVBROS at $7.51/month is the most affordable way to access all regional sports networks. The next cheapest mainstream option is FuboTV at $79.99/month, though it does not carry all RSNs. Some teams offer direct streaming packages ($20-25/month per team), but those only cover one team and often have blackout restrictions.

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