Back in November, the Milwaukee Brewers agreed to a TV deal with Fan Duel Sports Network to have broadcasts return for the 2026 season. That network, which is a part of Main Street Sports Group, then fell into financial trouble, with rumors indicating that they would be terminated upon conclusion of the current NHL and NBA seasons.
As a result, all nine MLB teams that had agreements with Main Street withdrew from their deals with the company. This includes the Brewers, who are currently left without a consistent way for fans to watch games. While MLB is prepared to step in and broadcast games if necessary, doing so would result in a significant financial hit for Milwaukee compared to having games aired through a regional sports network (RSN).
After all nine teams backed out of their contracts with Main Street, negotiations resumed. According to Evan Drellich of The Athletic, a longtime reliable source on these matters, the teams, including the Brewers, have been offered three-year deals to return.
Milwaukee Brewers offered three year TV deal from Fan Duel Sports Network
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Drellich noted that Main Street is offering agreements that would keep MLB games on a regional sports network through the 2028 season. However, the proposal comes with notable conditions, including the deal being contingent on Main Street selling to another company and payments being deferred to a later date.
Given the regional sports networks’ history of missed payments to teams, that factor alone makes committing to a multi-year deal risky. Another challenge is the timing, with the baseball season quickly approaching and select Spring Training games typically set to air soon.
While concerns surrounding Main Street’s proposal are valid, history shows that companies in similar positions (Bally Sports – owned by Diamond Sports, and Fox Sports – owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group) have changed ownership,and temporarily continued operations for fans.
For the Brewers, the financial reality also plays a major role in the decision-making process. Revenue generated through a regional sports network remains significantly higher than what the club would receive from MLB-produced broadcasts.
With that in mind, and with the season fast approaching, it would not be surprising to see Milwaukee ultimately accept the proposed contract in order to maximize revenue while hopefully ensuring consistent game coverage for fans.
