Major Change Could Be Coming to Cincinnati Reds Television Broadcasts

Hopefully this doesn't have a negative impact on fans.

Fans clap and cheer during a statue unveiling for former Cincinnati Reds sportscaster Marty Brennaman at Crosley Terrace, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati. | Frank Bowen IV/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

It appears that the Reds may need to find a new television deal or bring the production in-house and have Major League Baseball run it, as they do for several teams.

The immediate future of Main Street Sports Group, which owns FanDuel Sports Network, is looking "bleak" according to Tom Friend of Sports Business Journal.

The Reds are one of seven teams that are expected to leave their deal.

"The Brewers, Reds, Royals, Tigers, Angels and Marlins are also expected to opt out, with the Braves “considering” an exit as well," Drew Lerner of Awful Announcing wrote.

In November of 2024, the Reds announced that Major League Baseball would broadcast their games in 2025 before ultimately agrreing to a deal in January with FanDuel Sports Network.

At the time, Reds President and CEO Phil Castellini reacted to the news.

"Partnering with Major League Baseball ensures a bright future for our televised game coverage," Castellini said in a statement. "This collaboration provides fans with unprecedented access to Reds games, including direct-to-consumer streaming with no blackouts, while maintaining traditional cable and satellite TV options. And, having MLB's production expertise and resources behind every Reds game broadcast ensures our fans will have a quality viewing experience."

It seems likely that Major League Baseball will take over the broadcast in 2026.

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