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$1.6B MLB broadcasting rights
The value of regional broadcasting rights for Major League Baseball (MLB) currently stands at $1.6 billion, accounting for 43% of the total broadcast rights revenue of $3.7 billion. This sector is facing increasing pressure due to the declining reliance on traditional cable television, as American households shift toward digital streaming platforms. As a result, 12 out of 30 teams have lost their regional broadcast networks over the past four years, especially following the bankruptcy of some service providers. A report by Amber predicts that the number of households subscribed to paid television will decrease from 96 million to 65 million by 2026, while the number relying on digital streaming will grow from 57 million to 112 million during the same period. To maintain revenues, the MLB.tv service broadcasts local games for affected teams, with an expectation that the 14 teams featured through the service will generate about 30% of total regional broadcast rights revenue, although some clubs in larger markets still depend on more profitable agreements with traditional TV networks.
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