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Main Street Sports Group Shuts Down Amid NHL Playoff Rights Issues

4/3/2026

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Main Street Sports Group will wind down after the first round of the National Hockey League (NHL) playoffs due to missed rights payments.
The FanDuel Sports Network operator informed 13 NBA teams they may sign local broadcasts for 2026-27.
Teams are urged to pursue one-year deals due to uncertainty about a 2027-28 streaming package.
DAZN and other platforms seek partnerships as teams may shift toward streaming-only models.

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Main Street Sports Group will wind down after the first round of the National Hockey League (NHL) playoffs due to missed rights payments.
The FanDuel Sports Network operator informed 13 NBA teams they may sign local broadcasts for 2026-27.
Teams are urged to pursue one-year deals due to uncertainty about a 2027-28 streaming package.
DAZN and other platforms seek partnerships as teams may shift toward streaming-only models.