Overview
- Main Street Sports Group said Friday it will finish the NBA regular season and the NHL’s first round, then wind down unless a buyer steps in.
- The shutdown frees 13 NBA teams and seven NHL clubs to pursue 2026–27 local deals, with options that include over-the-air TV or streaming-only services such as DAZN or Victory+.
- The NBA is urging one-year contracts or opt-outs so teams can join a planned league-run in-market package targeted for the 2027–28 season.
- None of the affected teams have received 2026 rights fees, and Sports Business Journal reports they could recover up to about 60% from creditors after dissolution agreements are signed.
- Talks to sell the company to DAZN collapsed, MLB teams exited earlier this year, and staff cuts have left a skeleton crew, increasing the likelihood of liquidation.