Timberwolves and Wild to Change Broadcast Partners Next Season
Wild, Timberwolves will have new broadcast homes next season
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The Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Wild will have new local broadcast arrangements starting next season as Main Street Sports Group, which operates the FanDuel Sports Network, is set to cease operations. The NBA has allowed teams to explore in-market deals, including potential streaming options.
- 01Main Street Sports Group will wind down operations after the NHL playoffs.
- 02Timberwolves and Wild will seek new broadcast methods for the upcoming season.
- 03NBA teams can start signing new in-market deals for the 2026-27 season.
- 04Streaming-only deals are being considered as a viable option.
- 05The NBA is exploring a national streaming regional sports network, potentially launching by 2027.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Wild are set to change their local broadcast arrangements for the next season as Main Street Sports Group, which owns the FanDuel Sports Network, prepares to shut down operations following the NHL playoffs. According to the Sports Business Journal, the lenders of Main Street have signed documents to wind down the business, impacting several NBA teams, including the Timberwolves, which may receive reimbursement for lost rights fees this season. Starting next season, local broadcasts will be distributed through yet-to-be-determined methods. The NBA has informed teams that they can begin signing new in-market deals for the 2026-27 season, which could include streaming-only platforms or over-the-air channels, although the latter is less financially beneficial. The Timberwolves and Charlotte Hornets are reportedly considering local streaming-only deals, and the Minnesota Lynx may pursue a similar path. Additionally, the NBA is looking into establishing its own national streaming regional sports network, anticipated to launch no earlier than 2027.
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Fans of the Timberwolves and Wild will need to adjust to new broadcasting methods, which may affect how they access games.
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