Braves Announce Creation Of BravesVision
Key Points:
- The Atlanta Braves have launched BravesVision, a team-owned media platform that will broadcast their games on television and streaming without local blackouts, covering all regular season games except those with national exclusivities.
- This move follows the termination of the Braves' previous regional sports network (RSN) deal with Main Street Sports due to the company's financial issues and missed payments, which led nine MLB teams to end their contracts in January.
- Unlike most teams that handed broadcasting rights to the league after losing RSN deals, the Braves are following the Texas Rangers' example by creating their own network, aiming for greater control despite potential revenue uncertainties.
- While the Braves previously earned over $100 million annually from their RSN deal, reports suggest teams switching