It said it will launch with agreements in place with cable, streaming and over-the-air providers, but it did not name them. The network plans to make a series of announcements over the summer that include distribution, talent and programming.
The teams are leaving NBC Sports Chicago, which they have called home since Oct. 1, 2004, when it launched as Comcast SportsNet. It rebranded as NBCSCH on Oct. 2, 2017, to line up with NBC’s then-eight other RSNs. The Sox, Bulls and Hawks renewed with the network in 2019, which was the Cubs’ last year with them before launching Marquee Sports Network.