Pacers Sports & Entertainment disclosed yesterday an extensive media rights extension agreement with Bally Sports Indiana, the longstanding broadcasting home of the Pacers and Fever.
In accordance with the deal, Bally Sports Indiana will persist in broadcasting and live-streaming all accessible regular season Pacers matchups, two preseason games, and available first-round playoff clashes every season. The local sports channel will also showcase a maximum of 10 Fever games annually. This marks the 27th season of Bally Sports Indiana as the Pacers’ media affiliate.
“The contract renewal with Bally Sports Indiana grants Pacers and Fever enthusiasts the ability to access their beloved basketball content through various channels,” noted PS&E Chief Executive Officer Rick Fuson. “The upcoming debut of Bally Sports+ acts as a complement to the traditional content delivery model by directly providing our games and additional programming to viewers. This ensures a direct link to all individuals in the area, a paramount aim for us in concluding this agreement.”
“We take immense pride in our 27-year collaboration with the Pacers and are excited to declare an elongation of our media rights,” stated Jack Donovan, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Bally Sports Indiana. “Pacers Sports & Entertainment stands as one of the most esteemed entities in sports, with the Pacers consistently amassing some of the highest local-market TV ratings in the NBA. We eagerly anticipate persisting in delivering top-notch productions of Pacers basketball to as wide an audience as possible, via cable, satellite, streaming TV, and now through a novel viewing option: Bally Sports+, our direct-to-consumer streaming service.”
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