Monumental+ Adds AI Fan Assistant, Podcast Hub
Monumental Sports Network updated its streaming app with new features as viewership rose at the start of the 2026-27 season.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Basketball
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Monumental Sports Network announced updates to its Monumental+ streaming app, including Advanced Play Control, Spoiler Control, Monumental Moments, Enhanced Content Discovery, a Podcast Hub, an AI-powered Fan Assistant, and more flexible mobile payment options. The changes were shaped by fan and subscriber feedback.
Why it matters
Monumental+ carries more than 500 live games annually across the Capitals, Wizards and Mystics, making app features a practical concern for many local sports fans. The update aims to make viewing, discovery and payment easier for subscribers.
Monumental+ reports 99% crash-free rate across devices and a 90% content discoverability rating based on SEO indexing, with support contacts down approximately 67% year over year. These are network-reported figures, and the methodology behind them is not detailed.
The players
Monumental Sports Network
Monumental Sports Network is the local media rights holder for the Washington Capitals, Washington Wizards and Washington Mystics, and operates the Monumental+ streaming service.
The details
The update adds Advanced Play Control and Spoiler Control, along with Monumental Moments and Enhanced Content Discovery. An AI-powered Fan Assistant and a Podcast Hub are also included, alongside more flexible mobile payment options.
Timeline
June: MNMT was named Sports Media Platform of the Year at the Cynopsis Sports Media Awards.
Oct. 21: The Wizards season opener against Milwaukee became the most-streamed Wizards game ever on M+.
Nov. 3: Monumental+ app enhancements were announced.
Roadmap
Monumental+ has grown into a major regional sports streaming platform, with 500 live games a year and a record 14 Capital Emmy Awards this cycle. The update reflects the broader push by regional sports networks to add AI tools and direct-to-fan features as linear TV audiences shift to streaming.
Subscribers can access Monumental+ through a TV provider or TV Everywhere login, or with a standalone M+ subscription. The new Spoiler Control feature lets viewers avoid results while watching games later.
The takeaway
Fans who value flexible viewing can use the new discovery and payment options to get more from their existing Monumental+ access. Checking the app's feature set before a game day can help avoid missing content.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Sports Video Group.
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