"This happened with various teams over the past few years. However, it's not exactly clear what this might lead to, since those renegotiations were part of an overall bankruptcy proceeding and meant to establish a path forward out of bankruptcy, and whatever is happening now is... not that. Inking a renegotiated deal right now would also tie clubs into the impending bankruptcy of FanDuel's corporate owner, which would probably be really irritating for them."
"Broadcasts via MLB Media are an alternative for any team right now if they don't find another broadcast partner, but that may have unfortunate revenue implications. My guess is that the Braves probably won't default to this, but they might if logistics prove too hard to figure out over the next few months. Other than that, stay tuned. But if for some reason you found the idea of FanDuel branding on the Braves broadcasts grating, well, 2026 may be looking up for you."
Nine teams, including the Atlanta Braves, have terminated existing broadcast contracts with FanDuel. Teams can theoretically renegotiate and rejoin FanDuel, but previous renegotiations took place during bankruptcy proceedings aimed at resolving creditor claims. Signing a new deal now would risk tying clubs into the impending bankruptcy of FanDuel's corporate owner. MLB Media offers a broadcast fallback for teams that cannot secure another partner, though that route could reduce broadcast revenue. The Braves are unlikely to default to MLB Media immediately, but logistical difficulties over coming months could force short-term solutions. The termination removes FanDuel branding from future broadcasts unless agreements are renegotiated.
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