{"id":138128,"date":"2026-01-11T15:58:16","date_gmt":"2026-01-11T15:58:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=138128"},"modified":"2026-01-11T15:58:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T15:58:16","slug":"breaking-nine-teams-have-now-walked-away-and-the-braves-are-the-latest-domino-to-fall-what-replaces-fanduel-sports-network-may-arrive-faster-than-expected-and-it-could-redefine-the-braves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=138128","title":{"rendered":"Breaking: Nine teams have now walked away, and the Braves are the latest domino to fall. 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As of Saturday, January 10, 2026, the <strong data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"706\">Atlanta Braves have formally terminated their television broadcast agreement with Main Street Sports Group<\/strong>, the parent company of <strong data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"756\">FanDuel Sports Network<\/strong>. The move places the Braves among <strong data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"827\">nine Major League Baseball teams<\/strong> that have simultaneously exited RSN contracts, creating unprecedented uncertainty around local TV rights for the 2026 season.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"1339\">First reported by <em data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"987\">The Athletic<\/em> and later confirmed by multiple team and league sources, the decision ends a decades-long relationship between the Braves and networks previously known as <strong data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1165\">Bally Sports South<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1190\">Fox Sports South<\/strong>. More importantly, it represents another major fracture in a business model that once served as the financial backbone of local sports broadcasting.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1382\">From \u201cUnstable\u201d to \u201cSystemic Collapse\u201d<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1620\">For years, the RSN model showed signs of stress. Cord-cutting eroded subscriber bases. Advertising revenue softened. Debt loads ballooned. What once appeared to be a slow decline has now accelerated into a full-scale industry reckoning.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1899\">The Braves\u2019 exit signals more than a contractual dispute\u2014it marks a tipping point. When one of baseball\u2019s most stable, consistently profitable franchises decides to walk away from guaranteed television revenue, it underscores how untenable the current RSN structure has become.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1970\">Why the Braves Walked Away: Financial Instability and Broken Trust<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.fangraphs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/USATSI_23139214.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"2155\">Industry insiders were not surprised by the Braves\u2019 decision. Rather, it was viewed as the inevitable outcome of a deteriorating relationship between MLB and Main Street Sports Group.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2188\">The St. Louis Domino Effect<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2480\">The crisis reached its breaking point in December, when Main Street <strong data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2330\">failed to make a scheduled rights payment to the St. Louis Cardinals<\/strong>. That missed payment sent shockwaves through MLB ownership circles, raising immediate concerns about Main Street\u2019s liquidity and long-term viability.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2609\">For teams like the Braves, the failure represented a clear warning sign: if one club could miss a payment, others could follow.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2611\" data-end=\"2652\">Protecting Against Another Bankruptcy<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2654\" data-end=\"2948\">Main Street Sports Group has already navigated one bankruptcy restructuring. By terminating their contract now, the Braves effectively shield themselves from being <strong data-start=\"2818\" data-end=\"2869\">trapped in a potential second bankruptcy filing<\/strong>\u2014a scenario that could have frozen payments and restricted future negotiations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2950\" data-end=\"3157\">Exiting early gives Atlanta flexibility. It allows the organization to pursue alternative broadcast partners or league-run solutions <strong data-start=\"3083\" data-end=\"3109\">before Spring Training<\/strong>, rather than reacting midseason in crisis mode.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3159\" data-end=\"3196\">The Digital Rights Breaking Point<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s7d2.scene7.com\/is\/image\/TWCNews\/Mets_Braves_Baseball_77042\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3198\" data-end=\"3502\">Perhaps the most contentious issue involved <strong data-start=\"3242\" data-end=\"3270\">digital streaming rights<\/strong>. Reports indicate that Main Street sought to secure long-term digital rights from teams as a condition for continuing RSN operations. For MLB clubs increasingly focused on direct-to-consumer streaming, that demand was a nonstarter.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3504\" data-end=\"3690\">Team executives reportedly rejected the proposal \u201cwhole-heartedly,\u201d viewing it as a threat to the league\u2019s long-term media strategy rather than a solution to short-term financial stress.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3692\" data-end=\"3719\">The Nine-Team RSN Exodus<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3721\" data-end=\"3843\">The Braves are far from alone. In total, <strong data-start=\"3762\" data-end=\"3785\">nine MLB franchises<\/strong> have terminated or exited RSN agreements in recent weeks:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3845\" data-end=\"4031\">\n<li data-start=\"3845\" data-end=\"3863\">\n<p data-start=\"3847\" data-end=\"3863\">Atlanta Braves<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3864\" data-end=\"3887\">\n<p data-start=\"3866\" data-end=\"3887\">St. Louis Cardinals<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3888\" data-end=\"3906\">\n<p data-start=\"3890\" data-end=\"3906\">Tampa Bay Rays<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3907\" data-end=\"3926\">\n<p data-start=\"3909\" data-end=\"3926\">Cincinnati Reds<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3927\" data-end=\"3945\">\n<p data-start=\"3929\" data-end=\"3945\">Detroit Tigers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3946\" data-end=\"3968\">\n<p data-start=\"3948\" data-end=\"3968\">Kansas City Royals<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3969\" data-end=\"3991\">\n<p data-start=\"3971\" data-end=\"3991\">Los Angeles Angels<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3992\" data-end=\"4009\">\n<p data-start=\"3994\" data-end=\"4009\">Miami Marlins<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4010\" data-end=\"4031\">\n<p data-start=\"4012\" data-end=\"4031\">Milwaukee Brewers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4033\" data-end=\"4215\">Never before have so many teams simultaneously abandoned the RSN model. The collective action suggests a coordinated acknowledgment across the league: the old system no longer works.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4217\" data-end=\"4256\">Where Will Braves Games Air in 2026?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4258\" data-end=\"4359\">For fans, the most pressing question is also the simplest: <strong data-start=\"4317\" data-end=\"4359\">Where can we watch the Braves in 2026?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4361\" data-end=\"4492\">While silence from broadcasters has fueled anxiety, MLB Commissioner <strong data-start=\"4430\" data-end=\"4445\">Rob Manfred<\/strong> addressed concerns directly earlier this week.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"4494\" data-end=\"4571\">\n<p data-start=\"4496\" data-end=\"4571\">\u201cNo matter what happens,\u201d Manfred said, \u201cfans are going to have the games.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"4573\" data-end=\"4667\">How that promise materializes remains to be seen, but several realistic pathways have emerged.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4669\" data-end=\"4706\">Option 1: MLB Media Takes Control<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4708\" data-end=\"4934\">The most widely discussed scenario involves <strong data-start=\"4752\" data-end=\"4822\">MLB Media producing and distributing games directly through MLB.tv<\/strong>. This approach has already been tested with the <strong data-start=\"4871\" data-end=\"4916\">San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks<\/strong> in 2024 and 2025.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4936\" data-end=\"4953\">Under this model:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4954\" data-end=\"5123\">\n<li data-start=\"4954\" data-end=\"4996\">\n<p data-start=\"4956\" data-end=\"4996\">Games are streamed directly to consumers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4997\" data-end=\"5029\">\n<p data-start=\"4999\" data-end=\"5029\">Local blackouts are eliminated<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5030\" data-end=\"5066\">\n<p data-start=\"5032\" data-end=\"5066\">Fans pay a monthly or seasonal fee<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5067\" data-end=\"5123\">\n<p data-start=\"5069\" data-end=\"5123\">MLB controls production, distribution, and advertising<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5125\" data-end=\"5230\">For Braves fans, this could mean the <strong data-start=\"5162\" data-end=\"5229\">first blackout-free local streaming option in franchise history<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"5232\" data-end=\"5293\">Option 2: Expanded Over-the-Air Coverage via Peachtree TV<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5295\" data-end=\"5481\">Another possibility is an expanded partnership with <strong data-start=\"5347\" data-end=\"5376\">Gray Media\u2019s Peachtree TV<\/strong>, which already airs select Braves games in the Atlanta market. Increasing over-the-air broadcasts would:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5482\" data-end=\"5581\">\n<li data-start=\"5482\" data-end=\"5502\">\n<p data-start=\"5484\" data-end=\"5502\">Reach cord-cutters<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5503\" data-end=\"5538\">\n<p data-start=\"5505\" data-end=\"5538\">Provide free access to some games<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5539\" data-end=\"5581\">\n<p data-start=\"5541\" data-end=\"5581\">Preserve local advertising opportunities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5583\" data-end=\"5693\">While unlikely to cover a full season alone, Peachtree TV could serve as a key component of a hybrid solution.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"5695\" data-end=\"5756\">Option 3: A Renegotiated Deal with FanDuel Sports Network<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5758\" data-end=\"6004\">Though technically possible, a return to FanDuel under a <strong data-start=\"5815\" data-end=\"5862\">significantly restructured, lower-cost deal<\/strong> is viewed as a last resort. Trust between teams and Main Street has eroded, and many clubs appear eager to move forward rather than backward.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"6006\" data-end=\"6051\">Option 4: A New Streaming Partner Emerges<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6053\" data-end=\"6302\">Industry rumors suggest platforms such as <strong data-start=\"6095\" data-end=\"6111\">Fubo or DAZN<\/strong> may pursue rights for the nine newly \u201corphaned\u201d teams. While no formal bids have been announced, the consolidation of rights could create an attractive package for a major streaming entrant.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"6304\" data-end=\"6352\">Impact on the Braves\u2019 2026 Season and Payroll<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Ronald-Acuna-Jr-2.jpg?w=1200\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6354\" data-end=\"6541\">Despite the broadcast turmoil, the Braves have shown no signs of retreating on the baseball side. This winter, Atlanta has already committed <strong data-start=\"6495\" data-end=\"6529\">over $40 million in new salary<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6542\" data-end=\"6639\">\n<li data-start=\"6542\" data-end=\"6578\">\n<p data-start=\"6544\" data-end=\"6578\">The re-signing of <strong data-start=\"6562\" data-end=\"6578\">Ha-Seong Kim<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6579\" data-end=\"6639\">\n<p data-start=\"6581\" data-end=\"6639\">The additions of <strong data-start=\"6598\" data-end=\"6615\">Robert Suarez<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"6620\" data-end=\"6639\">Raisel Iglesias<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"6641\" data-end=\"6701\">Those moves signal confidence and continuity, not austerity.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6703\" data-end=\"7010\">However, the absence of guaranteed RSN revenue remains significant. Historically, <strong data-start=\"6785\" data-end=\"6852\">local television deals account for more than 20% of team income<\/strong>. If a new broadcast agreement is not finalized by midseason, it could impact the front office\u2019s willingness to make a high-dollar trade-deadline acquisition.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7012\" data-end=\"7113\">In short, the Braves are stable\u2014but flexibility may depend on how quickly the media picture resolves.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"7115\" data-end=\"7160\">The Bigger Picture: Is the RSN Model Dead?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"7162\" data-end=\"7402\">The Braves\u2019 decision adds momentum to a growing belief that the RSN model, as constructed, is no longer sustainable. Rising cable costs, shrinking subscriber bases, and inflexible long-term contracts have clashed with modern viewing habits.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7404\" data-end=\"7503\">For decades, RSNs delivered predictable revenue for teams. Today, they increasingly represent risk.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"7505\" data-end=\"7555\">A Silver Lining for Fans: The End of Blackouts?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"7557\" data-end=\"7687\">Ironically, the collapse of RSNs may ultimately benefit viewers. If MLB assumes distribution responsibilities, fans could finally:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"7688\" data-end=\"7797\">\n<li data-start=\"7688\" data-end=\"7721\">\n<p data-start=\"7690\" data-end=\"7721\">Watch local games without cable<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7722\" data-end=\"7761\">\n<p data-start=\"7724\" data-end=\"7761\">Stream directly through official apps<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7762\" data-end=\"7797\">\n<p data-start=\"7764\" data-end=\"7797\">Avoid regional blackouts entirely<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"7799\" data-end=\"7929\">For Braves fans, that would represent a historic shift in accessibility\u2014one that aligns with how audiences consume sports in 2026.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"7931\" data-end=\"7983\">Final Verdict: Uncertainty Now, Opportunity Ahead<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"7985\" data-end=\"8228\">The Braves\u2019 departure from FanDuel Sports Network marks the end of an era\u2014but not the end of Braves baseball on television. 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