FanDuel Sports Network Billed Me Twice for the West and SoCal Packages — All I Wanted Was to Watch the LA Kings
If you’re a Los Angeles Kings fan looking for a simple way to stream games, beware of confusing subscription tiers on FanDuel Sports Network (FDSN). I signed up expecting to pay $19.99 per month for access to regional games — but instead, I was billed twice: once for a West Package and again for a SoCal Package, totaling $39.98.
My only goal was to watch the Kings. What I got instead was an expensive lesson in how complicated and confusing FDSN’s regional packages can be.
My Experience: Two $19.99 Charges for the Same Content
When I first subscribed to FanDuel Sports Network through the Apple App Store, I selected the West Package — which, according to the description, should include LA-area NHL coverage.
However, when I checked my Apple receipt, I noticed a second charge of $19.99 for something called the SoCal Package. These overlapping names made me think I was simply confirming one subscription, but instead, I’d been signed up for two regional packages at the same price.
I never intended to buy both. The packages appeared to cover the same general market, so it’s easy to see how fans could get confused or double-billed without realizing it.
The Refund Process: Apple Handled It, Not FanDuel
After noticing the duplicate charges, I went to FanDuel Sports Network’s help site — but found that refunds for Apple subscriptions must go through Apple Support, not FanDuel directly.
FanDuel’s official policy states:
“If you purchased your subscription through a third-party platform like Apple, Roku, or Amazon, you will need to reach out to that platform for any billing issues, including refunds.”
— FanDuel Sports Network Help Center
That meant I had to contact Apple Support directly to request the refund. Thankfully, Apple’s system allows users to report a problem with a purchase and submit a claim for a duplicate or mistaken subscription charge.
After a short review period, Apple approved my refund for the second $19.99 charge.
Other Fans Report the Same Problem
I quickly learned I wasn’t alone. Several other users online have complained about being charged twice by FanDuel Sports Network for overlapping or duplicate subscriptions.
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A Reddit user posted:
“Check your cc statements — FanDuel Sports Network charged me twice for the same regional package.”
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Another customer on JustAnswer wrote:
“I subscribed to FanDuel and got billed $20.99 for Diamond Digital and another $19.99 for Bally Sports — why two charges?”
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Cord Cutters News even reported that FanDuel issued refunds after an internal audit found over-charging errors for streaming customers.
Clearly, this is more than an isolated mistake.
Why This Feels Like a “Borderline Scam”
The issue isn’t just the billing — it’s the confusing way FDSN presents its packages. “West,” “SoCal,” and other regional names overlap and sound nearly identical. A customer trying to access one region can easily end up paying for two.
For sports fans, this kind of poor transparency feels like a trap. If your goal is simply to watch your local team — in my case, the Los Angeles Kings — you shouldn’t have to navigate multiple region names, hidden billing tiers, or redundant subscriptions.
FanDuel Sports Network should make its package system clearer to prevent accidental double-charges and rebuild trust among consumers.
What to Do if You’ve Been Double-Billed
If this happened to you, here’s a quick guide to fixing it:
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Check your Apple receipt — look for multiple $19.99 (or $20.99) charges from FanDuel Sports Network.
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Visit reportaproblem.apple.com — log in with your Apple ID and find the duplicate charge.
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Select “Request a Refund” → choose “Duplicate purchase” or “Didn’t mean to buy this” as the reason.
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Submit your claim — Apple usually reviews and issues refunds within 24–48 hours.
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Cancel one of the subscriptions to stop future double-billing.
The Bigger Picture
This problem highlights a growing issue in the streaming era: fragmented, regional sports subscriptions that confuse even savvy consumers. As broadcast rights shift from cable to digital platforms, customers face new layers of complexity — and sometimes, double billing.
FanDuel Sports Network, like others in the space, needs to simplify its packages and clarify coverage maps to ensure fans only pay once for the games they actually want.
Final Thoughts
I signed up for FanDuel Sports Network just to watch the LA Kings. Instead, I was charged twice for the same region and had to go through Apple Support to get my refund.
FanDuel’s marketing and billing setup may not be intentionally fraudulent, but it’s confusing enough to feel like a borderline scam. Consumers deserve better clarity — especially when every sports fan just wants one thing: to watch their team without paying double.
