Pacers Pivot to DAZN
Pacers Partner With DAZN to Stream 22 Games for Free This Upcoming Season
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In its first year, the Pacers’ non-national games will include 22 free streams on DAZN, with 15 of those also simulcast on a local over-the-air partner to be announced before the season, and four preseason games will also be free.
The deal includes an $8 million minimum guarantee from DAZN for the 2026-27 season, a 50-50 split of ad sales revenue with the Pacers, and potential equity growth if the team remains with DAZN into 2027-28.
DAZN is framing the Pacers deal as part of a broader NBA rollout, noting that as many as one-third of teams will be on the platform this season.
Pacers executives indicated they explored several other broadcasting options after Main Street Sports Group’s collapse, including Fubo, Victory+, OTA channels, and the Texas Rangers Sports Network, before choosing DAZN.
The Pacers will have a dedicated Pacers hub within the DAZN app, and the service will be integrated with Xfinity, offering real-time stats and scores to fans.
Indiana Pacers fans can now watch 22 local games free on DAZN this season, marking a major shift after their previous broadcast partner Main Street Sports Group collapsed in December Indy Star. The deal includes 15 of those free games also airing on a local over-the-air channel, plus preseason games, with annual pricing starting at $59.99 for fans who want the full package Forbes.
DAZN, the streaming giant, is providing an $8 million minimum guarantee for the 2026-27 season and will split ad revenue 50-50 with the team Indy Cornrows. The partnership reflects how NBA teams are adapting as traditional TV viewership drops and more fans watch games online.
Why the Pacers Left Traditional Broadcasting Behind
Main Street Sports Group's bankruptcy in December left the Pacers scrambling for a new home WIBC. Team leaders looked at Fubo, Victory+, over-the-air channels, and even the Texas Rangers Sports Network before choosing DAZN Indy Star. The move reflects a simple reality: fewer people watch games on cable than they did 15 years ago.
Free Games and Low-Cost Access Drive the New Model
Of the Pacers' 82-game season, 22 non-national games will stream free on the DAZN app Indy Cornrows. An additional 15 of those free games will also air on a local over-the-air partner, announced before the season starts. Four preseason games are free too Forbes.
For fans wanting all games, DAZN costs $59.99 per year or $19.99 per month Forbes. The app will have a dedicated Pacers hub with real-time stats and will integrate with Xfinity cable service, letting fans access games across multiple devices Indy Star.
DAZN Scales Up Its NBA Footprint Nationally
The Pacers are not alone in switching to DAZN. The streaming platform says as many as one-third of NBA teams will broadcast on DAZN this season Indy Cornrows. The deal signals a shift in how professional sports leagues distribute games to fans in the streaming age.
How the Financial Deal Works and What Comes Next
DAZN guarantees the Pacers $8 million for the 2026-27 season and splits advertising revenue 50-50 with the team Indy Cornrows. If the Pacers stay with DAZN into 2027-28, they could grow equity in the partnership, tying financial success to viewership and engagement Indy Star. The team also released its 2026-27 broadcast plan to show fans what to expect long-term.
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