MSG+ to launch this summer as the premier streaming service for MSG Networks, delivering powerful new features to sports fans
Munich, Germany – April 14, 2023 - intive announced today that it is partnered with MSG Networks to build MSG+, a state-of-the-art streaming product launching this summer that will offer access on a direct-to-consumer subscription and authenticated basis.
MSG+ will provide fans with the ability to access MSG Networks’ exclusive coverage of their favorite teams and across their preferred devices. Fans can subscribe to MSG+ by purchasing on a per game, monthly or annual basis, or for free through their TV provider. The service will deliver live coverage of the New York Knicks, New York Rangers, New York Islanders, New Jersey Devils, and Buffalo Sabres as well as other live sports, events and programming.
“Delivering compelling experiences is in our DNA, and the launch of MSG+ will provide a new destination for our passionate fans to engage on a deeper level,” said David Schafer, Senior Vice President, Product, Technology and Operations, for MSG Networks. “Leveraging intive’s expertise in building OTT services, we are creating an industry-leading sports streaming service that offers our fans a feature-rich experience across more devices than ever before.”
“Set to debut this summer, MSG+ will set the bar for regional sports networks,” said Perry Weinstein, Head of TMC Americas at intive. Working with MSG Networks, the country’s premier regional sports network and one of the true visionaries in the sport’s industry, has been such a rewarding project.”
intive is a global Tech company that combines deep industry expertise, user-centric design and world-class software engineering. With its human-centric approach intive creates digital products that empower users, deliver business value and make a societal impact.
intive has over 20 years of experience innovating with customers across industries, including Technology, Media and Communications, Retail, Automotive, FinTech, and Telecommunications. By focusing on creating sustainable impact through digital products, intive has won the trust of leading brands such as Audi, BASF, BMW, Deichmann, Discovery, Facebook, Tandem, Paramount and Vorwerk.
Headquartered in Munich, Germany, intive is present across Europe and the Americas, with a diverse team of +3,000 people.
MSG Networks, a pioneer in sports media, owns and operates two award-winning regional sports and entertainment networks and a streaming service that serve the nation’s number one media market, the New York DMA, as well as other portions of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. The networks feature a wide range of compelling sports content, including exclusive live local games and other programming of the New York Knicks, New York Rangers, New York Islanders, New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres, as well as significant coverage of the New York Giants and Buffalo Bills. This content, in addition to a diverse array of other sporting events and critically acclaimed original programming, has established MSG Networks as the gold standard in regional sports. MSG Networks is a part of Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: MSGE).