Summary
The NBA is facing a possible disruption to its broadcasting during the 2025-26 season. The FanDuel networks, which show games for 13 NBA teams, may close. The NBA is preparing to use its League Pass app if FanDuel shuts down, but this is considered a worst-case scenario by officials.
Key Facts
- The FanDuel regional sports networks broadcast games for 13 NBA teams.
- Main Street Sports Group owns these networks and may shut them down by the end of the year.
- Main Street needs a purchase from sports streamer DAZN before January to avoid closing.
- Main Street failed to pay for some broadcast rights this month, affecting multiple sports teams.
- If networks close midseason, the NBA plans to use its League Pass app for affected games.
- The potential closure mainly affects teams that don't already have strong local agreements like the Lakers and Knicks.
- Teams could regain their local broadcast rights if Main Street cannot make necessary payments.
- This situation is part of a broader trend of cord-cutting and may lead to new broadcasting solutions in the future.
