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, as the two sides could not reach an agreement over the overall price.

Many New York Knicks and Rangers fans have lost access to local team broadcasts since New Year's Day due to a carriage fight between MSG Networks and Optimum.

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.

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.

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.