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FanDuel TV Is Closing: What Happened and Alternatives

FanDuel TV, the long-running linear horse-racing and sports-betting channel, is being phased out over roughly 20 months and will stop broadcasting by the end of 2027, while FanDuel shifts its racing coverage to digital platforms and apps.

Status

In 20-month wind-down phase.

Estimated timeline

Full shutdown after 2027.

Category

Media/TV, sports broadcasting

What is happening?

FanDuel TV-a dedicated cable and satellite channel focused on horse racing and sports-betting programming-is being wound down and will cease linear broadcasts by the end of 2027. Under a 20-month phase-out plan, the company is gradually reducing studio shows and personnel (over 100 jobs are expected to be eliminated), while continuing live track coverage and honoring existing broadcast contracts through 2027.

This move reflects broader industry trends: declining linear-TV viewership, cord-cutting, and rising costs are pushing FanDuel to pivot from traditional television toward digital and mobile-first racing and betting experiences. Fans will still be able to watch races and related content via FanDuel's digital platforms, such as its app and over-the-top services (including its OTT platform and FAST channels), which now serve as the primary distribution hubs.

For viewers accustomed to cable or satellite access, the channel will remain available for a limited period but with shrinking programming, before eventually disappearing as a linear TV product. The change is part of FanDuel's strategy to align its operations with how most sports fans and bettors now consume content: on smartphones, apps, and streaming devices instead of traditional TV.

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