On February 25, 2014, the Los Angeles Dodgers launched Time Warner Cable SportsNet LA, a channel dedicated to offering exclusive coverage of the team, following a massive broadcast deal. However, DirecTV subscribers faced blackouts due to the cable provider's refusal to include the channel. Efforts to resolve the issue, including Congressional intervention and a lawsuit against AT&T-DirecTV for anti-competitive practices, underscored the challenges faced by fans. It wasn't until 2020 that a carriage agreement allowed access to SportsNet LA for DirecTV customers, resolving years of disputes around the channel's availability.
The network, originally launched by Time Warner Cable SportsNet LA in 2014, was designed to provide the Dodgers with dedicated coverage but faced distribution challenges.
Despite original excitement, a significant number of fans were unable to access SportsNet LA due to DirecTV's refusal to include the channel in its package.
The ongoing blackout led to Congresswoman Janice Hahn's intervention, requesting a joint meeting to resolve distribution issues with AT&T and SportsNet LA.
In 2020, Spectrum reached a carriage agreement with AT&T, finally allowing DirecTV customers access to SportsNet LA.
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