Sports Media Report
SportsGrid today announced the launch of the nation’s first and only 24-hour network for the sports gaming audience as a digital-first linear channel on the nation’s leading free streaming television service, Pluto TV. Pluto TV users will now have access to SportsGrid’s real-time convergence of live content, data, stats, and gaming intelligence with coverage of the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NCAA College Sports, Tennis, and Soccer. The network will bring 18 hours of live, daily original programming, providing the fanatical sports enthusiast with expert analysis and interviews with the best in class sports analysts, to Pluto TV. Live programming will originate from the state-of-the-art television production facilities located at New York City’s VERSA adjacent to Madison Square Garden and at the FanDuel Sportsbook at the Meadowlands.
SportsGrid Founder and President Louis M. Maione said “This is great timing for the network to launch on PlutoTV with news coverage and commentary on the teams and players across the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS and College Football & Basketball. We look forward to bringing SportsGrid’s exclusive content, extensive live data feeds and graphical analysis from our partner Sportradar. The Sportradar live data feeds enhance the fan experience through the use of data analytics and technology. The collaboration with Sportsradar provides the network with the platform to address the increasing demand for information and content geared around daily fantasy and sports gaming.”
“The expansion of sports related programming at Pluto TV throughout the years has provided our audience with a variety of viewing options,” said Amy Kuessner, SVP of Content Partnerships. “The addition of SportsGrid to our library takes our sports offerings to the next level with the in-depth analysis that our viewers are looking for.”
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