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Tigers, Eight Other MLB Teams Terminate FanDuel Sports Network Contracts: Report

On January 8, 2026, nine Major League Baseball clubs terminated their local-broadcast contracts with Main Street Sports Group, operator of FanDuel Sports Network, leaving 2026 local-television arrangements uncertain.
Facing missed rights-fee payments, teams canceled contracts to avoid another Main Street Sports Group bankruptcy; missed payments included those to the St. Louis Cardinals and Miami Marlins, while DAZN talks stalled.
The nine clubs include the Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds, Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Angels, Miami Marlins, Milwaukee Brewers, St. Louis Cardinals and Tampa Bay Rays, with the Rays possibly the only franchise willing to stay after receiving their 2026 payment on time.
MLB said it can assume broadcasts for affected clubs, with Commissioner Rob Manfred emphasizing `No matter what happens, whether it's Main Street, a third party or MLB media, fans are going to have the games` despite losing 20% to 30% of local-rights revenue.
Industry plans for national streaming RSNs by 2028 could limit Main Street or any buyer's time to stabilize local deals, while Main Street suggested Fubo TV as a second bidder amid disputed buyer identities and fading DAZN talks.

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