Sun Mar 30 04:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Last-Minute Deal Averts Yankees Blackout on Comcast Xfinity

**New York, NY** – Yankees fans in New Jersey and parts of Connecticut can breathe a sigh of relief. A last-minute agreement between the YES Network and Comcast Xfinity has temporarily averted a blackout of Yankees games on the cable provider. The deadline for a new carriage fee agreement has been extended to 11:59 p.m. ET on March 31st, meaning fans will be able to watch the team’s weekend series against the Milwaukee Brewers.

This marks the tenth time the two sides have reached a temporary extension. The dispute centers on carriage fees, with Comcast seeking to move the YES Network from its basic cable tier to a more expensive digital package. Comcast argues that the network’s viewership doesn’t justify the current fees, which reportedly range from $7 to $11 per subscriber. The company proposes offering credits to basic cable subscribers to offset the cost of switching tiers.

However, industry sources suggest a potential conflict of interest. Comcast is a part-owner of SNY, the network broadcasting New York Mets games, which remains on Comcast’s basic tier. Relocating YES to a higher-priced tier could disproportionately impact Yankees fans, potentially costing them an additional $20 per month compared to Mets fans. This move comes despite record-high ratings for Yankees games on YES Network within Comcast Xfinity households during the 2024 season, surpassing Mets broadcasts by a significant margin.

While both YES and Comcast declined to comment, the situation highlights the ongoing challenges faced by regional sports networks in the era of cord-cutting. Comcast has already dropped MSG Network from its lineup after failing to reach a carriage fee agreement and is reportedly seeking to move other regional sports networks to its higher-priced tiers. The future of the YES Network on Comcast Xfinity remains uncertain beyond the extended deadline.

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