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White Sox, Blackhawks and Bulls Games to Air on Xfinity in Chicago Area Under New Deal
- The Chicago Sports Network began airing on Comcast Xfinity in Chicago on Friday, featuring over 300 live games from the White Sox, Bulls, and Blackhawks.
- This launch followed NBC Sports Chicago ceasing operations last fall, creating a blackout for Comcast subscribers that led to prolonged negotiations over carriage terms.
- CHSN joined Comcast’s higher-priced Ultimate TV package on channel 200, marking a shift from NBC Sports Chicago’s inclusion in more basic tiers and requiring a $20 monthly premium from subscribers.
- Jason Coyle, president of CHSN, expressed pride in extending the network’s reach to Comcast’s Xfinity TV subscribers, emphasizing its dedicated focus on Chicago sports fans, while Comcast’s Chris Smith described the partnership as an exciting development for local sports enthusiasts.
- The deal ended the Comcast blackout and enabled fans to access comprehensive local sports coverage, though the cost shift to the premium tier suggests financial priorities shaped the agreement.
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Subscription packages will start at $19.99 per month for one team or $29.99 per month for full access to Chicago Sports Network, including all three teams’ live games. CHSN launched in October to replace NBC Sports Chicago, the longtime former home of the Blackhawks, Bulls and White Sox.
Chicago Sports Network, Comcast announce carriage agreement that starts Friday
Chicago Sports Network and Comcast announced a carriage agreement that put the network on the cable provider's Xfinity system Friday. The deal ends a blackout of more than eight months that kept White Sox, Bulls and Blackhawks games off the air for about 1 million Comcast customers.The channel is available on Xfinity's Ultimate programming tier on Channel 200, the same spot that the teams' former home, NBC Sports Chicago, occupied on the Popular…
Chicago Sports Network, Comcast reach agreement to air Blackhawks, Bulls, White Sox games on Xfinity
Chicago Bulls, Blackhawks and White Sox games will start airing on Comcast again for certain customers as part of a new agreement between the cable provider and the Chicago Sports Network.
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