The RSN Reality: How Productions Are Finding New Ways To Not Just Survive but Thrive

The RSN Reality: How Productions Are Finding New Ways To Not Just Survive but Thrive Leaders from NBC Sports Regional Networks, Altitude, SNY, Marquee Sports Network, and Chicago Sports Network discuss the state of the industry By Jason Dachman, Editorial Director, U.S.

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 - 9:00 am

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Although regional sports networks (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 DTC or OTA route in lieu of cable, what are RSNs doing to survive? The answer: PLENTY.

In this in-depth panel discussion, key leaders from across the nation's RSNs share how they are innovating and finding fresh ways to engage fans old and new.

This conversation includes:

Matt Krol, Altitude Sports & Entertainment, SVP/GM

Joe Riley, Chicago Sports Network, EVP, Production, Programming and Broadcast Operations

Matt Sandulli, SNY, VP, Live Game & Long-Form Production

Jon Slobotkin, NBC Sports Regional Networks, SVP, Content and Live Programming

Nick Steger, Marquee Sports Network, Executive Producer

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Moderated by SVG Editorial, U.S. Jason Dachman, the session was hosted at the 2025 SVG Regional Sports Production Summit in Chicago on June 24.

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