New streaming option part of Angels' broadcast deal with FanDuel

ANAHEIM -- The Angels reached a multiyear agreement with Diamond Sports Group to broadcast their games on FanDuel Sports Network, the club announced Thursday.

FanDuel Sports Network, formerly Bally Sports, will remain the home for the Angels’ broadcasts both via cable/satellite providers and streaming. For the first time, FanDuel Sports Network will offer direct-to-consumer TV service for fans regardless of where they live, as fans will be able to buy a subscription to stream games on the FanDuel Sports Network app without needing a cable subscription. Pricing will be announced at a later date. But those with a cable subscription can authenticate their account on the FanDuel Sports Network app.

“One of our top priorities when we began discussing the future of Angels broadcasts was to provide our fans with a quality viewing experience while offering them new dynamic avenues to access Angels Baseball,” said Angels owner Arte Moreno in a statement. “We are proud that this new agreement with Diamond and FanDuel Sports Network allows our Club to reach more fans than ever before.”

Moreno also spoke about the agreement this week at a charity event to raise money for MLB’s Youth Academy in Compton. He was excited about fans being able to stream the games without having a cable or satellite subscription, and he said the only other major change is simply the name change, as the broadcast structure and talent will remain the same.

“Other than the name change [and better streaming options], there are zero changes,” Moreno said. “We’ll still have pre and post, and we’ll have the same people there. But we’ll be working a little harder at streaming.”

Moreno didn’t discuss the financial terms of the deal, but he said it won’t have an effect on the club’s payroll. He again indicated that payroll will be up next season compared to 2024, and he believes the Angels can compete but that injuries took their toll. They’ve been busy this offseason, trading for slugger Jorge Soler and infielder Scott Kingery while also signing right-hander Kyle Hendricks, catcher Travis d’Arnaud and infielder Kevin Newman to improve their depth.

“We obviously need to get people on this team,” Moreno said. “But it doesn’t matter how much money you spend if you can’t keep them on the field. We just had too many injuries.”