Attention all Mets fans! YouTube TV has dropped the New York Mets pay-TV network SNY, leaving many fans in the lurch. Despite SNY’s best efforts, YouTube TV has decided to remove the network from its service as of 11:59 p.m. on June 30. But don’t worry, you can still catch Mets games on national networks like Fox, ESPN, and TBS. SNY has urged viewers who watch via YouTube to find another provider.
This move is just the latest sign of decline for the traditional regional sports network model. Sports rights are expensive, and RSNs must charge operators high fees, which has led to spotty coverage on internet-based platforms. However, streaming is increasingly seen as a potential avenue for RSNs as the pay-TV bundle sheds millions of customers a year.
SNY, which is controlled by Sterling Equities, reaches 8 million households in the New York area and another 12 million nationally. The Mets have always been the main property on SNY, unlike other RSNs, which carry Major League Baseball, NBA, and NHL games. SNY also airs college sports and other minor draws and covers the NFL’s New York Jets outside of game broadcasts.
So, if you’re a die-hard Mets fan, don’t let this setback get you down. Keep your eyes peeled for other providers and keep cheering on your favorite team!