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DAZN is a video-on-demand streaming service that has found its niche in boxing and mixed martial arts live broadcasting. Even though the streaming service provides coverage of other sports like cricket, darts, and Japanese soccer, as well as exclusive series like its MLB show “Change Up,” DAZN’s bread and butter lies in its fight coverage.
When it comes to boxing, DAZN has Golden Boy Promotions, GGG Promotions, Matchroom Boxing, and World Boxing Super Series action. MMA action includes Bellator, Combate Americas, and KSW matches.
DAZN costs $20 per month or $99 annually, which is pricey at first glance. However, when considering pay-per-view (PPV) costs are included with its service, the pricing model makes more sense. ESPN+ only costs $5 per month, but you have to add a PPV fee of $60 for access to top-billed UFC fights.
DAZN at a Glance
How We Evaluated DAZN
The competitive landscape between streaming services that provide access to live sports has played a major role in the ‘streaming wars.’ The fickle nature of live broadcasting and permissions has led to a challenging relationship between streaming services and their subscriber bases. For example, NFL Game Pass features every game across the league, but subscribers must wait until after games air due to existing contracts. Other services may only carry regional sports networks (RSNs), and many are subject to local blackouts.
At the end of the day, the best streaming service for you will probably depend on access to specific sports. For example, NBA League Pass offers numerous tiers to choose from and is the best option for fans of the NBA. We evaluated DAZN by similar characteristics. With the number of fights it covers in both boxing and MMA, at no additional PPV costs, DAZN fills this niche market. Next to its content, we assessed features like streaming quality, number of simultaneous users, and pricing structure compared to its competitors.
DAZN vs. Other Video Streaming Services
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Key DAZN Features
Exclusive specials and series
Even though the big draw for DAZN subscribers is its impressive lineup of fight nights with access to both undercard and featured matches, the service has a string of series that make it a more than just a way to watch live events. In addition to “Change Up” hosted by Adnan Virk, you can keep up to date on upcoming fights with “Sweet Scientists,” “Ak and Barak,” and the docuseries “40 Days,” which follows boxer Canelo Álvarez before his fight with Daniel Jacobs. DAZN has essentially usurped HBO as the home for fight nights.
Reliable streaming performance
DANZ delivers solid streaming quality with minimal hiccups — an important factor since access to live sporting events doesn’t count for much if streaming breaks and delays interfere with viewing the action. Live broadcasts on the DAZN’s app tend to stream in 720p at 60FPS, which is standard for many competing live streaming services. The service can stream in full HD 1080p, provided your gaming system, smartphone, tablet, or TV can handle it. For the best viewing experience possible, make sure you have at least 8 Mbps internet speed.
Easy to use interface
DAZN’s interface is easy on the eyes with a black background and featured content displayed near the top of the sideways-scrollable screen. The menu bar for its web interface appears at the top of the screen with items including Home, Schedule, and Sports on the left and a dropdown menu and search tool to the right. On the mobile app, the menu bar is paved along the bottom of the screen with controls for Home, Schedule, and Sports. Again, the search tool appears at the top right-hand corner of your screen.
The Bottom Line
Fans of boxing and MMA will be thrilled with the service that streams many of the top fights on the planet without added pay-per-view costs. If you’re a fan of fights, less popular sports like cricket and darts, as well as exclusive sports commentary, DAZN is a good niche option. But DAZN may not be for you if you’re seeking a wider range of sports coverage or prefer the UFC over Bellator.
About the Authors
Zack Kulm is a writer and contributor to soda.com. He covers a variety of topics from entertainment and gaming technologies to pop culture commentary. Kulm received a degree in English from Penn State University and Film Studies from Pittsburgh Filmmakers Institute. He also produces award-winning documentaries.
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