The YES Network is the regional sports network that broadcasts New York Yankees, Brooklyn Nets, and New York Liberty games. It is available in the New York, Connecticut, Northeast Pennsylvania, and North/Central New Jersey region.
On March 29th, 2023, YES Network launched a direct-to-consumer streaming service called the YES App. This allows fans to subscribe directly to YES Network without a cable subscription.
YES App Direct Subscription
The YES App subscription costs $24.99/month or $239.99/annually.
There was an introductory offer of $19.99/month through April 30th, 2023. However, since it is now February 2024, this promotional pricing has expired.
The YES App can be accessed:
- On the web at watchyesnetwork.com
- Through streaming devices like Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Google TV, and Samsung smart TVs
A subscription provides access to stream:
- All Yankees, Nets, and Liberty games airing on YES Network
- Pre- and post-game shows
- Classic programming like Yankees Classics and more
Watching via Cable/Satellite
If you already have YES Network via a cable/satellite provider, you can use your provider credentials to access a live stream on the YES App at no extra charge (, ).
Major providers that carry YES Network include:
- Optimum
- Spectrum
- Fios
- Xfinity
- DIRECTV
- DIRECTV Stream
- Blue Ridge Communications
- Cox Contour
Streaming Options
- DirecTV Stream is the only streaming provider currently offering YES Network, starting at $99.99/month. It is available nationwide.
- Services like Hulu Live, YouTube TV, FuboTV do NOT carry YES Network.
Out-of-Market Options
For fans outside the YES Network territory, the channel is available through DirecTV Stream as well as select cable providers across the country as part of the YES National service ().
So in summary, fans in the YES Network territory can subscribe via the YES App or access it through a participating cable/streaming provider. Out-of-market fans can get YES Network by subscribing to DirecTV Stream or confirming their provider carries the YES National feed.
When Can I Watch Games?
You can access the full TV schedule for upcoming Yankees, Nets, and Liberty games and programming on YES Network’s website.
Highlights of what you can watch in February 2024:
- Yankees Classics like Don Larsen’s perfect game
- Select Nets games ()
- Special programming like “Yankees Hot Stove”
And as the 2024 MLB and NBA seasons gear up, you’ll be able to live stream games as well.
Additional Features
The YES App provides enhanced interactive features when watching games like:
- Live stats overlays
- Multi-cam viewing options
- Predict-the-play contests with prizes
- Notifications for real-time updates
Customer Support
If you need help with any issues using the YES App or have account questions, you can contact YES Network customer support:
- Email: support@yesnetwork.com
- Visit the YES Help Center for FAQs
The Bottom Line
The YES Network offers fans in its territory the ability to cut the cord while still watching their favorite New York teams. A direct subscription to the YES App provides access at $24.99/month.
Out-of-market fans can subscribe to DirecTV Stream (starting at $99.99/month) as the only streaming TV provider currently carrying the network.
So by leveraging these streaming options you can ditch cable and still stream Yankees, Nets, and Liberty action all year long.
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