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Main Street Sports sues Comcast and Charter over licensing fee payments
The defunct regional sports operator alleges the two cable companies underpaid contract fees during early 2026 broadcasts.
The short version
- Defunct regional sports operator Main Street Sports has filed separate lawsuits against Comcast and Charter Communications in Delaware Superior Court.
- The lawsuits allege that the two major pay TV distributors breached contracts and underpaid licensing fees during the early part of 2026 while sports networks were still airing NBA and NHL games.
- Main Street Sports began winding down operations earlier this year after completing the 2026 NBA and NHL regular seasons, following years of financial distress, debt, and bankruptcy.
Key facts
- Main Street Sports filed separate lawsuits in Delaware Superior Court accusing Comcast and Charter Communications of underpaying licensing fees in early 2026.[CNBC]
- Comcast and Charter represent the two largest pay TV providers in the United States.[CNBC]
- Main Street Sports previously operated under the name FanDuel Sports Network and originated as Fox Sports regional sports networks.[CNBC]
- Main Street Sports emerged from bankruptcy protection in early 2025 before facing continued liquidity challenges and initiating a winddown in 2026.[CNBC]
What remains uncertain
- Representatives for Comcast and Charter did not immediately respond to requests for comment regarding the allegations.[CNBC]