Texas Rangers Rangers switching streaming providers from Victory+ to BZZR, effective immediately The move comes amid growing concerns about the viability of Victory+ and begins with Friday's game against Atlanta. By Charles Nichelson and Evan Grant, Staff Writer | The Dallas Morning News • Published July 15, 2026 • Updated on July 15, 2026 at 12:09 pm BOOKMARKER NBC 5 Sports The Texas Rangers are making a major move for the second half of the season: they announced Bzzr (pronounced Buzzer) will be their new direct-to-consumer distributor for live game broadcasts, not Victory+. Bzzr is a new platform. The first Rangers Sports Network broadcast on the new platform is Friday against the Atlanta Braves. Cable, satellite and over-the-air providers will not be affected. Watch NBC 5 free wherever you are WATCH HERE Fans who paid for Victory+ can have their subscriptions transferred. The Rangers say subscribers will receive emails with info on creating a new account and authenticating their subscription. Stream Rangers Baseball on BZZR. Rangers Sports Network and the Texas Rangers announce @BZZROfficial as the new streaming platform for Rangers Baseball. Games will no longer be available on Victory+. Visit https://t.co/lUGOWiYkOQ for more info. pic.twitter.com/8a5tSUNywK — Rangers Sports Network (@RangersSNtv) July 15, 2026 Create a free account with NBC 5 DFW to save articles and videos. LEARN MORE While minority owner Neil Leibman is listed as a director for the Texas-based company, this doesn't appear to be a financial move, at least not in the short term. The Rangers needed somebody who could deliver the programming for the remainder of the season without expecting much in the way of finances. For BZZR, a new company, the benefit appears to be exposure in hopes of gaining more traction. According to multiple reports in the Sports Business Journal, Victory+’s parent company has been seeking additional funding in order to grow. “When Rangers Sports Network was launched in January 2025, we committed to providing our fans with the highest-quality options to watch our games,” said Chairman of Rangers Sports Media and Entertainment Company Neil Leibman. “It is unfortunate that this switch in direct-to-consumer distributors was necessary, but the decision was made in the best interest of both the Rangers and our fans. RSN is committed to continued delivery of the highest-quality game broadcast possible, and we feel BZZR is well-positioned to manage a seamless transition.” Local The latest news from around North Texas. Dallas County 49 minutes ago Sand Branch fire renews concerns over illegal dumping in Dallas County North Texas Food Bank 2 hours ago ‘Hunger really is the villain': Canstruction Dallas returns to NorthPark According to two people familiar with ongoing talks between the Rangers and Victory+, the club had grown increasingly concerned about the company’s ability to meet financial and delivery obligations. The Rangers, they said, wanted to make sure fans would not potentially be left without the ability to watch games. “We’re honored that the Texas Rangers have chosen BZZR as their direct-to-consumer streaming partner. Together, we’re creating a platform that gives fans unprecedented access while helping teams build deeper, year-round relationships with their audiences. We believe this represents the next evolution of sports streaming,” said Jeff Bookout, Founder and Chairman of the Board at BZZR. "Fans want access, community, and connection to the game they love, and that's what we deliver." Click here to read more on this report from our partners at The Dallas Morning News. This article tagged under: Texas Rangers MLB on now 7PM: NBC 5 News Trending Stories Trump administration Mapquest declines to adopt Trump's ‘Lake America' order: ‘We're not changing it' Texas Gulf Coast Texas, Louisiana warned tropical storm expected to strengthen Monday; Landfall Tuesday Flooding Granbury man killed in Grand Canyon flash flood, search continues for his two friends Cedar Hill Bank customer fatally shoots armed robber demanding money Houston Texas bald eagle killer sentenced to federal prison Weather Forecast
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