As of January 2025, subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) emerged as the leading platform for watching live sports in the United States, with ** percent of respondents preferring it, a percentage-points increase from the previous year. SVOD platforms overtook traditional cable and broadcast networks, both of which saw declines in viewership compared to January 2024. Meanwhile, free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) services remained a niche option, used by only ** percent of viewers in January 2025.
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