Yankees Fans Get Harsh Netflix Update After Exclusive MLB Deal: Report
Summary
The New York Yankees will have their 2026 season opening game exclusively streamed on Netflix due to a new deal between Major League Baseball (MLB) and the streaming service. This marks the first time a game will be streamed exclusively on Netflix, following MLB's pursuit of new broadcast partners after losing a contract with ESPN. Yankees games will still be available on other platforms like YES Network and Amazon Prime Video during the season.Key Facts
- The Yankees' season opener on March 25, 2026, will only be available on Netflix.
- This is the first exclusive MLB game streamed by Netflix.
- MLB made a three-year deal with Netflix to stream select games.
- The deal also includes streaming the upcoming Home Run Derby.
- The move follows MLB losing a broadcast contract with ESPN.
- Yankees games can still be watched on YES Network, Amazon Prime Video, and national networks like Fox, ESPN, and others.
- Apple TV+ and other platforms have exclusive Yankees games on certain days.
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