Braves' TV Future Could Be Over-the-Air with WANF

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The Atlanta Braves were one of nine teams to break their TV contract with Main Street Sports Group, which operates FanDuel Sports Network, due to the company's financial instability. This leaves the Braves in a bind with spring training less than three weeks away. One intriguing possibility is that Braves games could air on the local over-the-air station WANF, which is owned by Gray Media and has previously simulcast some Braves games.

Why it matters

The Braves' TV deal with FanDuel Sports Network falling through creates uncertainty for fans who want to watch their team. Airing games on a free, over-the-air local station like WANF could be a welcome development for many Braves fans who don't want to worry about cable/satellite carriage disputes or rate increases.

The details

The Braves were one of nine teams to break their TV contract with Main Street Sports Group, the parent company of FanDuel Sports Network, due to the company's financial troubles. This leaves the Braves searching for a new TV partner with spring training less than three weeks away. One possibility is that the Braves could partner with Gray Media, which owns the local Atlanta station WANF, as Gray has previously simulcast some Braves games on its stations.

• The Braves broke their TV contract with Main Street Sports Group earlier this month.
• Spring training for the Braves begins in less than three weeks.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The Braves and Gray Media will need to determine if a partnership to air more Braves games on WANF is feasible and financially viable for both parties.