History of BravesVision in Timeline

BravesVision is a regional sports network owned by Atlanta Braves Holdings, which is the parent company of the Atlanta Braves. It operates as a part-time channel.

January 2026: Main Street Sports Group's Contracts Terminated

In January 2026, Main Street Sports Group's nine remaining regional contracts with MLB teams, including the Atlanta Braves, were terminated due to missed payments and financial issues. As a result, the Atlanta Braves regional broadcasts, previously carried by FanDuel Sports Network South, were impacted, with FanDuel Sports Network possibly ceasing operations after the NBA and NHL seasons in January 2026.

February 23, 2026: Braves consider direct-to-distributor model

On February 23, 2026, Sports Business Journal reported that the Braves had considered using a "direct-to-distributor" model for the 2026 season, similar to MLB Local Media. They also explored partnering with other regional teams like the Atlanta Hawks, Memphis Grizzlies, and Nashville Predators to launch a multi-team RSN in the future.

2026: BravesVision to Produce and Broadcast Regional Games

Beginning in the 2026 season, BravesVision will take over the production and broadcasting of the Braves' regional games, replacing FanDuel Sports Network South. The game broadcasts will be distributed through television providers and a direct-to-consumer streaming package via MLB.tv under the Braves.tv banner. Additionally, BravesVision will syndicate games to a network of Gray Media broadcast television stations during the 2026 season.