As of January 1, Optimum cable subscribers no longer have access to MSG Network. It’s a major blow to New York sports fans, as the network carries some of the biggest teams in the area, among them the New York Rangers and the New York Knicks, who are currently on a nine-game winning streak.

MSG and Altice USA, the parent company of Optimum, are embroiled in a dispute that is screwing over customers — and there is no resolution in sight. Optimum dropped MSG Networks on Jan. 1 after their existing deal expired,

MSG Networks, the regional channel that airs local games for New York teams including the Knicks, went dark for Altice USA's Optimum cable TV customers.

Optimum subscribers can watch their teams on the streaming platform Fubo, which has partnered with the cable provider to offer a free trial followed by 30% off the first two months of service. Customers can start the trial by visiting www.fubotv.com/optimum.

MSG Network is a regional cable and satellite TV network that produces sports programming for the New York Knicks and Rangers.

The blackout impacting New York Knicks, Rangers, Islanders and New Jersey Devils fans started after the current contract expired at midnight on Dec. 31

Optimum (Altice USA) has dropped MSG Networks from its channel lineup, leaving fans of the Knicks, Rangers, Islanders, and Devils without access to live coverage of their teams.

Knicks, Rangers, Islanders and Devils fans are losing access to games in the tri-state area as MSG and Optimum clash over pricing and programming.