{
  "id": 3316030,
  "title": "DAZN adds Monumental+ as it continues push into local sports",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/dazn-adds-monumental-as-it-continues-push-into-local-sports",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T17:30:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dazn-adds-monumental-continues-push-173026309.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In 2025, DAZN is expanding its reach into local sports in the United States by partnering with Monumental Sports Network to include its streaming service, Monumental+, on the DAZN platform. This agreement allows users to access games from the NBA’s Washington Wizards, NHL’s Washington Capitals, and WNBA’s Washington Mystics, as well as some local college sports teams, through a subscription with DAZN. Monumental+ currently costs $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year. Monumental Sports Network has significant reach in the DMV area and aims to engage fans through various platforms. Zach Leonsis, President of Media and New Enterprises for Monumental Sports & Entertainment, stated that they are pleased to provide fans with another way to watch live games and programming. This agreement comes just a week after DAZN completed its acquisition of ViewLift, a direct-to-consumer streaming company. While this deal may not be groundbreaking, it shows DAZN's commitment to becoming a major player in local sports streaming and provides an additional option for fans in the DMV area.",
  "summary": "DAZN is continuing its expansion into local sports in the United States, this time reaching an agreement with Monumental Sports Network to add its direct-to-consumer streaming service to the platform. The agreement will see Monumental+ available as a subscription through DAZN. Monumental holds local rights to the NBA’s Washington Wizards, the NHL’s Washington Capitals, and…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}