Bally Sports App: Everything You Need to Know

The Bally Sports app has replaced Fox Sports Go (FSGO) as the video streaming service for the former Fox Sports Networks, which are now known as Bally Sports regional sports networks. This app is designed to cater to the needs of customers who subscribe to select cable and satellite TV providers, as well as the DirecTV Stream over-the-top service.

Initially, the service was introduced as Fox Sports’ TV Everywhere service, offering access to content from networks such as Fox Sports 1 and Big Ten Network, which was already available under the brand BTN2Go. During the 2014 Super Bowl, the event was streamed for free without authentication on personal computers and tablets, but not on mobile phones due to exclusive rights held by Verizon Wireless. The event was watched by an average of 1.7 million viewers on the platform.

For regional telecasts on the Fox Sports Networks, NBA games were available, and Major League Baseball games became available starting with the 2016 season. This was after Fox Sports and MLB came to an agreement for in-market streaming rights in November 2015. Fox reached a similar deal for regional National Hockey League games beginning in the 2016–17 season.

In 2019, Fox Sports Networks was sold to a partnership of Sinclair Broadcast Group and Entertainment Studios as part of The Walt Disney Company’s purchase of Fox’s entertainment assets. However, Fox was barred from selling them to Disney by federal regulators. The sale included rights to the Fox Sports Go platform, resulting in streaming of national Fox Sports channels moving exclusively to FoxSports.com and the Fox Sports app. This left Fox Sports Go to only carry content from the regional networks. The national Fox Sports content continued to be listed on the Fox Sports Go main page as external links during an interim brand-licensing period.

On March 10, 2021, the programming from YES Network was separated from FSGO and moved to a dedicated app. The Fox Sports Go app was scheduled to be relaunched as part of the Bally Sports rebranding of the Fox Sports Networks on March 31, 2021, but the new app was delayed to a then unspecified date. The Bally Sports app was launched on April 26, 2021.

On June 23, 2022, Bally Sports soft-launched its Bally Sports Plus (or Bally Sports+) direct-to-consumers (DTC) service, which is accessible through the Bally Sports app. Initially available in five MLB cities: Detroit, Kansas City, Miami, Milwaukee, and Tampa, the service launched nationally in the remainder of the networks’ footprint on September 26.

FAQs About Bally Sports App

What is the Bally Sports app?

The Bally Sports app is a video streaming service that provides access to content from the former Fox Sports Networks, now rebranded as Bally Sports regional sports networks.

What happened to Fox Sports Go?

Fox Sports Go was replaced by the Bally Sports app, which offers the same content as its predecessor.

Who can access the Bally Sports app?

The Bally Sports app is available for customers of select cable and satellite TV providers, as well as the DirecTV Stream over-the-top service.

What content is available on the Bally Sports app?

The Bally Sports app offers a range of regional sports content, including NBA, MLB, and NHL games, as well as other local sports programming.

Can I watch national Fox Sports content on the Bally Sports app?

No, national Fox Sports content such as Fox Sports 1, Fox Sports 2, and Big Ten Network are now exclusively available on FoxSports.com and the Fox Sports app.

Is there an additional cost to use the Bally Sports app?

The cost of using the Bally Sports app may vary depending on your cable or satellite TV provider. However, there is no additional cost to download the app and access its content.