Get ready, DFW. The Dallas Stars are reportedly making a massive move, pulling their game broadcasts from Victory+ and heading over to Amazon Prime Video, possibly with another platform too. This isn’t just some minor tweak; it’s a seismic shift for how fans are going to watch their team, and it’s happening this season.
Victory+’s Rocky Road Is Over
Look, we all know Victory+ had its moments, bringing Stars games free and wide to the DFW area. But let’s be real, it was far from perfect. Now, it looks like that rocky road is finally ending. Teams have been bailing from Victory+ for months now. The Texas Rangers bolted for BZZR, and the Anaheim Ducks are ripping up their contract in July. We’ve even seen high school football games getting dropped more recently. The whispers of missed payments and financial woes have been out there, and now it seems Victory+ as a whole is likely circling the drain.
Think about it: a platform that signed a seven-year deal with A Parent Media Co. Inc. at launch is apparently done after just two years. Sure, they made some big strides, bringing on teams like the Stars, Rangers, Ducks, and even a few other NHL clubs, but the writing’s on the wall. For fans who’ve dealt with frustrating blackouts and wild restrictions trying to watch their local teams, Victory+ offered an easier platform, even with its flaws.
Prime Time for the Stars (and a familiar face)
So what does this mean for the Stars faithful? Well, if this move to Prime Video goes through, they’ll be joining only the Seattle Kraken on the platform. Talk about good company! While you won’t technically be watching for “free,” these games will be part of the super popular and way more encompassing Amazon Prime subscription. That means a huge chunk of fans won’t need to shell out for yet another streaming service just to catch a game.
There are still some rumors floating around about other networks joining the party, but we haven’t seen confirmation yet. What we do know is the team will also be hitting National TV 13 times this season, which the team and NHL already announced last week. What about preseason games? What broadcast changes are coming? Will the crew stay the same? We’re all waiting for those details to drop.
This whole situation just highlights the wild west of sports broadcasting right now. For Stars fans, this shift to Prime looks like a major step toward consistent, easier access. We’re hyped to see what comes next and how this new era of watching Stars hockey unfolds!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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