MSG Networks, Verizon Fios Ink Multi-Year Distribution Deal

MSG Networks has completed a comprehensive, multi-year renewal of its distribution agreement with Verizon Fios. The new deal ensures Verizon Fios customers will continue to have access to MSG Networks and hundreds of exclusive, live games from the New York Knicks, New York Rangers, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, Buffalo Sabres and New York Red Bulls as part of their Fios TV packages and through MSG GO.

Adam Levine, Executive Vice President of Business Affairs for MSG Networks says: “We are thrilled to have reached this multi-year agreement with Verizon Fios, who has been a long-time, valued partner. Live sports remains some of the most valuable programming on air, and all of our teams have passionate fan bases. We look forward to providing our lineup of sports programming to Fios subscribers for years to come.”

MSG Networks, which debuted as the country’s first regional sports network in 1969, is comprised of two award-winning sports and entertainment networks, MSG Network and MSG+, as well as MSG GO, the networks’ live streaming and video on demand platform. MSG Networks telecasts approximately 400 live professional games annually, as well as significant coverage of the NFL’s New York Giants and Buffalo Bills. This content, in addition to a diverse array of other sporting events and critically acclaimed original programming, has established MSG Networks as an industry leader, setting a standard for regional sports coverage for more than 50 years.