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Main Street Sports Group, parent company of FanDuel Sports Network and the largest holder of local sports media rights, announced that the Cincinnati Reds, Kansas City Royals, and Milwaukee Brewers have each exercised options to extend their local media rights agreements with the network.
The extensions mark another vote of confidence in Main Street Sports Group’s local-market strategy. Which emphasizes multi-platform access and fan-focused coverage.
Under the renewed deals, broadcasts for all three clubs will continue to air across FanDuel Sports Network’s distribution platforms. Including cable, satellite, and vMVPD services. Fans can also stream games through TV Everywhere options. Also through the network’s direct-to-consumer app, available on iOS, Android, smart TVs, connected devices, and Amazon Prime Video.
“These renewals reflect the confidence in what Main Street Sports Group set out to build. A local, innovative, fan-first multi-platform business that helps teams grow their audience while ensuring clarity and consistency for their fans,” said David DeVoe, President of Main Street Sports Group. “The Brewers, Reds, and Royals are fantastic partners who share a commitment to accessibility and excellence. We are excited to work together as we reinvent the local sports media landscape. By delivering a new viewing standard for teams and their hometown fans.”
The renewals come on the heels of a record 2025 MLB season for FanDuel Sports Network. Which averaged 1.5 million nightly viewers across its nine partner clubs. The network also reported significant digital growth, with more than 900,000 unique users accessing its app during the season. Total streaming consumption rose nearly 70% year-over-year, surpassing 2.8 billion minutes viewed. A sign that the platform continues to reach younger, digital-first fans at scale.
Milwaukee Brewers President of Business Operations Rick Schlesinger said the decision to extend was driven by the network’s growing accessibility and its ability to enhance the fan experience. “This past season’s surge in viewership is a reflection of our fans’ passion and the growing accessibility of Brewers baseball,” Schlesinger said. “We look forward to building on that momentum and continuing to deliver a high-quality viewing experience that brings the energy of Brewers baseball to fans.”
Cincinnati Reds President and CEO Phil Castellini praised FanDuel Sports Network’s approach to storytelling and distribution. “It’s a priority to give Reds fans dependable coverage, great storytelling, and the ability to watch Reds baseball across a variety of platforms,” Castellini said. “Main Street Sports Group has been an exceptional partner. Constantly raising the bar in how Reds baseball is produced and distributed to our fans.”
Kansas City Royals Chairman and CEO John Sherman echoed the sentiment, emphasizing the importance of connection and accessibility. “There is nothing more important to us than connecting with and making our games available to our great fans,” Sherman said. “Our viewership is growing and continues to rank among the best in baseball both through linear cable and streaming.”
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