Warner Bros. Discovery is set to launch a live sports tier on its streaming platform Max, starting from October 5. The add-on, which will be priced at $10 per month, will feature coverage of the NBA, NHL, Major League Baseball, and the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, among other sporting events. Existing Max subscribers will not be charged until February 29. The new offering will only be available as part of a Max subscription and will carry the Bleacher Report brand.
Max To Add Live Sports Streaming Tier Next Month – Deadline
Warner Bros. Discovery is set to launch a live sports tier on its streaming platform Max, starting from October 5. The add-on, which will be priced at $10 per month, will feature coverage of the NBA, NHL, Major League Baseball, and the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, among other sporting events. Existing Max subscribers will not be charged until February 29.
Expanded Sports Coverage
Warner Bros. Discovery’s new sports tier will offer coverage of various sports events, including the NBA, NHL, Major League Baseball, and the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. It will also feature celebrity golf production The Match, U.S. Soccer matches, select live international sports events, and on-demand programming. Studio shows like Inside the NBA and Bleacher Report’s live video offerings will be part of the add-on tier.
Availability and Pricing
The live games airing on Warner Bros. Discovery linear networks, such as TNT, TBS, and truTV, will be available on Max through the new sports tier. The add-on will only be available as part of a Max subscription and will be priced at $10 per month. Existing Max subscribers will not be charged for the new tier until February 29.
Future Plans
Warner Bros. Discovery’s decision to add a live sports tier to Max aligns with its plans to expand the platform with news and sports content. The company aims to provide a comprehensive streaming experience that includes a variety of entertainment, news, and sports programming. The launch of the sports tier follows the upcoming release of CNN Max on September 27.
