Xfinity subscribers in the Pacific Northwest are facing an increased cost for access to ROOT Sports Northwest and Seattle Kraken, Mariners coverage. This comes as part of a new agreement between Comcast and Sinclair Broadcast Group, which owns ROOT Sports Northwest.
The new agreement will require Xfinity subscribers to pay an additional fee of $5.99 per month to access ROOT Sports Northwest and Seattle Kraken, Mariners coverage. This fee is in addition to the standard Xfinity subscription fee. The new agreement also includes access to other Sinclair-owned networks, such as the Tennis Channel and Stadium.
The increased cost for Xfinity subscribers is due to the rising cost of sports programming. As sports programming costs continue to rise, cable companies are passing these costs on to their subscribers. This is a common practice in the cable industry, as cable companies try to keep their costs down while still providing access to popular networks.
The additional fee for Xfinity subscribers is not the only cost increase associated with the new agreement. The agreement also includes a new blackout policy, which means that some games may not be available in certain areas. This could be a problem for Xfinity subscribers who live in areas where games are blacked out.
The new agreement between Comcast and Sinclair Broadcast Group is a sign of the times in the cable industry. As sports programming costs continue to rise, cable companies are passing these costs on to their subscribers. While this may be an inconvenience for some Xfinity subscribers, it is a necessary step for cable companies to remain competitive in the market.
