Tigers cancel TV contract amid growing uncertainty over network's future
The Detroit News••sports
Key Points:
- Nine MLB teams, including the Detroit Tigers, have canceled their TV contracts with FanDuel Sports Network amid ongoing financial troubles in the regional sports network (RSN) industry.
- FanDuel Sports Network's parent company, Main Street Sports Group, plans to cease operations by 2026 if it cannot find a buyer, following its emergence from bankruptcy in early 2025.
- The Tigers are preparing alternative broadcast options for 2026, potentially increasing over-the-air telecasts or streaming via MLB's platform, as MLB commissioner Rob Manfred confirmed the league is ready to take over broadcasts if needed.
- The RSN industry has declined due to the rise of streaming and cord-cutting, leading several MLB teams to move broadcasts
