Diamond Sports Group, the largest owner of regional sports networks, can emerge out of bankruptcy after having its reorganization plan approved

A U.S. court approved Diamond Sports Group's reorganization plan. What does this mean for Nashville Predators fans watching on FanDuel Sports Network?

Regional sports broadcaster Diamond Sports Group received court approval on Thursday for a bankruptcy restructuring that will rebrand its TV channels, trim nearly $9 billion in debt, and renegotiate broadcast contracts with six Major League Baseball teams.

Diamond Sports, the owner of regional sports networks, moved closer to exiting bankruptcy on Thursday after a bankruptcy judge said he would sign off on its reorganization plan. The company sought bankruptcy protection in March 2023 as it was toppled by a heavy debt load and the proliferation of consumers leaving the pay TV bundle.

A judge approved the company’s plan, which includes a streaming deal that will allow fans in certain markets to circumvent a cable package.

The broadcaster will now be able to emerge from bankruptcy with a reduced portfolio of 13 NBA teams, eight NHL teams and six MLB teams.

Diamond Sports Group, the largest regional sports network operator in the United States, received approval to emerge from bankruptcy Thursday, the 20-month anniversary of it filing for Chapter 11.

Diamond Sports Group's restructuring plan was approved Thursday by a Texas judge, clearing the way for the company to exit bankruptcy after a 20-month process. Why it matters: Diamond's ability to get out of bankruptcy gives the beleaguered regional sports network business a lifeline.

The plan allows Diamond to broadcast games for 27 teams across the NBA, NHL and MLB locally, and comes one day after it announced a streaming deal with Amazon.