Although RSNs continue to produce the lion’s share of live pro-sports broadcasts in the U.S., it’s impossible to avoid today’s market reality: times are tough. Between cable’s ongoing cord-cutting exodus, more games migrating to national-rights packages, and a litany of pro teams opting to go the...

Sports-media veteran and strategic advisor Patrick Crakes returns to the Regional Sports Production Summit to offer an update on the current state of the local-sports-media distribution and business landscape along with insights into the future of the industry.

Main Street Sports President of Production and Programming Norby Williamson sits down with our Ken Kerschbaumer to offer a look at how the revamped FanDuel Sports Network operation is handling live productions for more than 3,000 NBA, NHL and MLB events, as well as original programming for the co...

As the RSN landscape undergoes seismic shifts, pro teams, streaming platforms, and over-the-air (OTA) broadcasters are stepping in to reshape local-sports coverage. Many pro teams who have reclaimed their local-media rights are launching their own in-house live-production outfits to handle region...

Alternative broadcasts are redefining the sports-viewing experience, blending animation, data-driven storytelling, and interactive elements to engage a younger, more digital-savvy audience. This panel will explore how leagues, broadcasters, and tech innovators leverage alternative production styl...

With the local-sports-media landscape in transition, direct-to-consumer (DTC) streaming, free ad-supported TV (FAST) channels, and RSNs’ authenticated apps are redefining how fans access live coverage. This panel will examine how teams, broadcasters, and tech providers navigate the streaming era,...

With the regional sports landscape evolving, production teams are navigating new challenges in facilities, staffing, and operational workflows. This panel will provide a comprehensive update on the state of regional sports production: the impact of RSN restructuring, shifting labor dynamics, the ...

As the regional sports market transforms, so too does the technology driving its live productions. This panel will showcase the latest innovations reshaping how regional sports broadcasts are created, delivered, and consumed. Industry leaders will discuss advances in cloud-based workflows, remote...

In today’s competitive sports landscape, delivering an exceptional fan experience is essential. This case study will highlight how Marquee Sports Network in close collaboration with MediaKind built and evolved a Cubs-focused DTC streaming platform, using fan data to shape and enhance the experien...

The 2025 SVG Regional Sports Production Summit kicked off with motivation welcoming remarks from Bob Carzoli, Executive Chairman of Program Productions.