Minnesota sports fans are facing disappointment as Bally Sports North is currently experiencing a blackout, leaving them unable to watch their favorite teams. The Twins and Wolves, who are both doing well in their respective seasons, have become the latest casualties of this ongoing negotiation between Comcast and Bally’s. This has left many fans feeling betrayed, particularly those like Isaiah Smith, who has been following the Timberwolves for years.
Smith expressed his frustration at not being able to watch games that were not televised on major platforms like ESPN or TNT. He feels that he is being denied access to content that he has paid for and believes it is unfair to be forced to find other ways to watch the games. The message displayed on Xfinity states that Bally Sports North is no longer available due to bankruptcy proceedings by its owner, but Comcast offered multiple options to continue carrying the content. Unfortunately, all were declined, leaving fans in the dark.
The Twins organization released a statement expressing their disappointment with the situation but noted that it is a business negotiation between Comcast and Bally’s with no say from them. Fans like Logan and Shauna are also feeling the impact of not being able to watch their favorite teams from home. They find it frustrating that they now have to seek out alternative ways to watch the games such as going to sports bars or friends’ houses with different cable providers.
Fans suggest that they are now forced to make do with watching games at local bars or at friends’ houses with other cable providers like Spectrum or Direct TV until a resolution is reached between Comcast and Bally’s. The disruption comes at an unfortunate time when both teams are doing well in their respective seasons. Until then, fans will have to be creative in finding solutions while supporting their teams through this difficult time.