Fast-growing series to air on 15 additional local sports networks beginning the week of December 15
Washington, D.C. (December 10, 2025) – Monumental Sports Network (MNMT) announced today that Sports Business Journal: Inside the Industry—the acclaimed monthly program produced in partnership with renowned sports industry media and events company Sports Business Journal (SBJ) and presented by enterprise technology and innovation partner DXC Technology—will expand its reach. Beginning the week of December 15, the program will be syndicated across a wide footprint on FanDuel Sports Network.
Season Two of the groundbreaking show is underway, and this partnership will bring the series’ industry-leading insights, reporting, and interviews to TV audiences in several new markets for the first time. The first episode to air on FanDuel Sports Network explores seismic changes in the business of golf, as new and expanding leagues are challenging legacy organizations, spurring a wave of new venues, technologies, and ways to experience the game.
“We’re thrilled to expand the reach of Inside the Industry to sports fans and professionals through the exceptional platform and extensive footprint that FanDuel Sports Network provides,” said Friday Abernethy, General Manager at MNMT. “This program has quickly become a must-watch for anyone who follows the business of sports, and the opportunity to syndicate the show across a wide-reachingplatform is an important milestone for both MNMT and SBJ.”
FanDuel Sports Network, a leading local sports media platform with 15 owned-and-operated networks across the country, will now air the full production of Inside the Industry each month along with a schedule of encore presentations. The expanded distribution ensures viewers will have unprecedented access to the business behind the sports fans love—offering an in-depth look into emerging trends and the leaders shaping the industry.
“Monumental Sports Network and SBJ have created a standout franchise at the intersection of sports, media, and smart storytelling,” said Norby Williamson, President of Production and Programming, FanDuel Sports Network. “We’re excited to broaden its reach and further elevate our programming lineup with fresh, timely content.”
Hosted by MNMT reporter and analyst Tarik El-Bashir, Inside the Industry features exclusive interviews, access to content from more than 15 annual SBJ conferences, and expert commentary from SBJ’s award-winning journalists and industry executives. Each episode explores the most significant developments across sports, from cutting-edge venue design and live-event innovation to leadership trends, media disruption, and emerging technology. Topics explored in Season Two include new marketing efforts from the NFL, MLB, and NBA to expand their fanbases; the continued upheaval in the world of college sports; how athletes turn their on-field successes into lucrative brands; and the next wave of venue construction and renovation – including the transformation of Capital One Arena. Inside the Industry is produced by Monumental Productions for MNMT and is executive produced by Jim Kowats and David Konschnik for Monumental Productions and by Dan Kaufman for SBJ.
“The sports business is more sophisticated and intriguing than ever. With Inside the Industry, we bring viewers real insight into what’s happening behind the scenes—from leadership decisions to the trends reshaping venues, media and fan experiences,” said Abe Madkour, SBJ Publisher & Executive Editor. “We’re excited to see this franchise reach new markets through FanDuel Sports Network and, together with Monumental Sports Network, deliver smart, timely storytelling to a broader audience.”
Episodes of Inside the Industry are filmed inside MNMT’s state-of-the-art production facility adjacent to Capital One Arena in downtown Washington, D.C. The program is part of MNMT’s robust lineup of original programming that includes Politics Aside with Chris Cillizza, Hometown with Rachel Nichols, Caps Red Line, Beyond the Buzzer, Mystics Courtside, Beltway Football, Caps Rink Report, and more.
How to Watch
For fans who live in FanDuel Sports Network regions, Inside the Industry can be accessed through Pay TV providers, and direct-to-consumer subscriptions on fanduelsportsnetwork.com, and on the FanDuel Sports Network app. The app is available for download across iOS, Amazon Prime Video, Android, Apple TV, Fire TV, Google TV, Roku, Samsung, VIZIO, Xbox, X1, and Xfinity Xumo.
Fans in the D.C. region can continue to watch the show on MNMT through their Pay TV subscription, on monumentalplus.com, or by downloading the Monumental+ app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Chromecast, DIRECTV Gemini, Fire TV, Roku, Samsung, X1, and Xfinity Xumo and using an eligible TV Everywhere log-in.
Fans without a TV provider who are interested in watching MNMT’s programming and receiving other outstanding benefits can purchase an annual direct-to-consumer membership priced at $179.99 per year at monumentalplus.com (savings of $59.89 per year compared to 12 months of a monthly subscription). Monthly memberships with access to all live games on MNMT, original programming, and app-exclusive features are also available at $19.99 per month.
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About Monumental Sports Network
Monumental Sports Network is wholly owned and operated by Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE). The network holds exclusive local television media rights for the NHL’s Washington Capitals, NBA’s Washington Wizards and WNBA’s Washington Mystics games. MNMT is also the TV and digital home to the NBA G League’s Capital City Go-Go and the NBA 2K League’s Wizards District Gaming, as well as exclusive behind-the-scenes content and original sports and entertainment programming. The network also boasts the most comprehensive regional high school and collegiate sports programming in the greater Washington D.C. metro area. For more, visit: www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com.
About FanDuel Sports Network
Main Street Sports Group owns FanDuel Sports Network, the nation’s leading multiplatform provider of local sports, offering fans widescale availability and optionality to view their local teams. FanDuel Sports Network serves as the local media partner and home to select MLB, NHL and NBA teams and produces over 3,000 live sports events year-round. Main Street Sports Group harnesses its powerful partnerships, in-house direct-to-consumer streaming product and innovative strategies to reach audiences and deliver programming seamlessly across streaming platforms, connected devices and leading pay TV providers.
Its 15 owned-and-operated networks include FanDuel Sports Network Detroit, FanDuel Sports Network Florida, FanDuel Sports Network Kansas City, FanDuel Sports Network Indiana, FanDuel Sports Network Midwest, FanDuel Sports Network North, FanDuel Sports Network Ohio, FanDuel Sports Network Oklahoma, FanDuel Sports Network SoCal, FanDuel Sports Network South, FanDuel Sports Network Southeast, FanDuel Sports Network Southwest, FanDuel Sports Network Sun, FanDuel Sports Network West, and FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin. Main Street Sports Group also has a minority interest in YES Network, the local destination for the New York Yankees and Brooklyn Nets.
About Sports Business Journal
Sports Business Journal (SBJ), a subsidiary of Leaders Group, an Advance company, sits at the epicenter of the sports industry. Headquartered in Charlotte, SBJ provides the news, the networking and the data to equip the most powerful executives in sports business to make more informed decisions, deals and partnerships. SBJ’s award-winning media content is delivered through multiple media platforms, hallmark events and market-leading data. To learn more visit: www.sportsbusinessjournal.com.
About DXC Technology
DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) is a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner delivering software, services, and solutions to global enterprises and public sector organizations — helping them harness AI to drive outcomes at a time of exponential change with speed. With deep expertise in Managed Infrastructure Services, Application Modernization, and Industry-Specific Software Solutions, DXC modernizes, secures, and operates some of the world’s most complex technology estates. Learn more on dxc.com.