MSG Network

Charles Dolan launched the MSG Network in 1969 to bring Madison Square Garden games directly into living rooms across New York. The channel quickly became the backbone of local sports broadcasting, establishing production standards that other regional networks would later copy. For decades it served as the exclusive home for the Knicks and Rangers while expanding its reach to include the Devils, Islanders, and Sabres.

Sphere Entertainment now owns the network after spinning off the Madison Square Garden Company's entertainment assets in 2024. This structural change separated the venue operations from the media business but kept the Dolan family at the helm of both entities. The network continues to operate from its headquarters in Manhattan while managing a complex web of rights deals with professional leagues and college conferences.

A major shift occurred in July 2026 when the network ended its joint venture streaming app called Gotham. Starting with the 2026-27 season, DAZN took over as the exclusive digital home for all non-national broadcasts involving MSG teams. This move aligns the network with a growing trend of sports properties moving away from traditional cable-only models toward direct-to-consumer streaming partnerships. [edit]