FanDuel Sports Network is preparing to shutter its metro Atlanta footprint, a move that will eliminate dozens of jobs and further reshape the regional sports television landscape at a time when teams and distributors continue recalibrating long-term media strategies.
According to multiple reports, Main Street Sports Group, owner of FanDuel Sports Network, has filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification notice in Georgia. The filing outlines plans to permanently close its offices at Colony Square and on Pleasantdale Road. Both sites have supported network operations tied to NBA and NHL broadcasts.
According to the filing, 74 employees will be affected by the shutdown, representing the full staff at both locations. This development signals a significant operational reset in one of the country’s most active regional sports markets.
The WARN notice indicates that layoffs would occur as part of the complete wind-down of those worksites, though leadership has stopped short of calling the reductions final.
In a statement provided to CBS News Atlanta, CEO David Preschlack emphasized that the network intends to continue televising NBA and NHL games while evaluating its next steps.
“While final decisions have not been made, we have issued WARN notices to employees, as required by law, in connection with potential workforce impacts that could occur in the coming months,” Preschlack’s statement reads. “Any and all aspects of the WARN notices can be revoked at any time. We remain committed to transparency and fair treatment of our employees.”
The staffing cuts come just weeks after the Atlanta Braves ended their rights agreement with Main Street Sports Group. The team cited missed payments under the existing contract. At the time, the franchise acknowledged reports surrounding the network. It also said it had prepared for a potential separation. The Braves framed the move as the start of a new era in team broadcasting.
The company’s current structure dates to 2024. That year, Main Street Sports Group acquired the former Bally Sports regional networks. The purchase followed Diamond Sports Group emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Following the restructuring, Diamond Sports Group rebranded as Main Street Sports Group. It moved its channels under the FanDuel Sports Network banner. The shift aimed to stabilize distribution relationships and rebuild advertiser confidence. The regional sports network model continues to face pressure from cord-cutting and rising rights fees.
Where Atlanta Braves games will ultimately air remains unclear. However, Major League Baseball has previously stepped in to handle production and distribution for clubs that exited regional sports network agreements.
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