Minnesota Twins fans may be disappointed as they may not be able to watch Wednesday’s game due to Bally Sports Network going dark on Comcast Xfinity after failed negotiations. Xfinity users will not have access to programs from Bally Sports Network until a new deal is reached. Bally Sports, owned by Diamond Sports Group, broadcasts games from various Minnesota sports teams including the Twins, Wild, Timberwolves, and Lynx.
A spokesperson for Comcast has mentioned that the company plans to reimburse customers who had paid for the network. Customers may receive $8 to $10 per month in credits due to the interruption of service. Comcast expressed their willingness to continue carrying the network but mentioned that they no longer have the rights to the programming due to the failed negotiations with Diamond Sports Group.
Diamond Sports Group has declined multiple offers from Comcast, leading to the blackout of Bally Sports Network on Xfinity. The Minnesota Twins are set to play the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday at 1:10 p.m. Fans who are Comcast Xfinity users can still watch the game on other platforms such as DirectTV, Spectrum, and FuboTV. A spokesperson for the Minnesota Twins, Dustin Morse, expressed disappointment over the situation, highlighting that the team is not involved in the negotiation process between Comcast and Bally’s.
The Twins have emphasized that their priority is to provide fans with access to watch their games and hope that Comcast and Bally’s can reach an agreement soon. 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS has reached out to Diamond Sports Group for a comment and will provide updates as necessary.