Sun Mar 30 04:40:00 UTC 2025: ## YES Network Remains on Comcast After Last-Minute Deal

**New York, NY** – The YES Network, home to the New York Yankees and Nets, will continue airing on Comcast in the New York area after a last-minute deal averted a blackout. A short-term extension, the tenth in the ongoing negotiations, keeps the channel available until at least 11:59 p.m. on March 31st. This ensures uninterrupted coverage for Comcast subscribers as the Yankees begin their 2025 regular season this Saturday.

The agreement comes after a tense standoff between YES Network and Comcast over carriage fees and the placement of regional sports networks (RSNs) on higher-priced tiers. Comcast has already moved nearly two dozen RSNs to premium packages, a move vehemently opposed by YES Network. The network argues its unique status as the most-watched RSN in the nation, coupled with its year-round coverage of top-tier sports and the Yankees’ strong brand, warrants different treatment.

While the temporary extension buys time for further negotiations, a significant philosophical divide remains. Complicating matters are Comcast’s wider interests in Major League Baseball, as its NBC Sports division has publicly expressed interest in acquiring national MLB broadcasting rights. The outcome of these negotiations could set a precedent for future RSN carriage agreements nationwide.

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