Amazon Prime to stream Pistons, Red Wings, Tigers games for an additional fee

Sports fans in Detroit will now be able to watch their teams on Amazon Prime.

This week, Diamond Sports Group announced a multi-year deal with Prime Video that will allow fans to watch Detroit Pistons and Detroit Red Wings games starting Dec. 5.

Diamond will also broadcast Detroit Tigers games in 2025 the new FanDuel Sports Network brand.

As part of the deal, fans can purchase rights to individual games through the FanDuel Sports Network app for $6.99. Games will also be available for purchase through Amazon Prime for $6.99.

Fans who “live within each team’s designated geographic area” can also subscribe to FDSN through Amazon for an additional cost. More details will be announced at a later date, according to the press release.

The new deal includes 16 regional FanDuel Sports Networks serving fans in 31 states. Customers with traditional cable packages that carry FanDuel Sports Network will be able to continue watching games as before.

“Partnering with Prime Video, one of the largest streaming destinations in the US, and making FanDuel Sports Network available as part of their add-on subscription creates a great opportunity for us to expand our reach and better connect with viewers,” said David Preshlak. , CEO of Diamond, in a statement.

“Our partnerships with Prime Video and FanDuel combine with our agreements with team, league and distribution partners to support a transformative realignment of our business and a leading linear and digital offering that will continue to deliver long-term value and enhance the experience for our partners and fans “.

diamond filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March 2023, but Judge Christopher Lopez of the Southern District of Texas approved the company’s reorganization plan in court Thursday, This is reported by ESPN.

Amazon invested in the company amid financial troubles in December 2023, which triggered this week’s deal. Financial details of the deal between Diamond and Amazon were not disclosed.