AT&T Sportsnet Pittsburgh sold

August 28, 2023 Off By Eric O'Brien

Earlier this year, it was announced that AT&T Sportsnet Pittsburgh owner Warner Bros. Discovery wanted out of regional sports end of the business. This caused a lot of concern as much of the area’s pro-sport events are broadcast on this channel.

Enter Pittsburgh Penguins owner Fenway Sports Group who has purchased the channel. Terms of the deal have not been released. Fenway is based, of course, in Boston, Massachusetts and owns the Boston Red Sox and RFK Racing among other sports teams. They also own the majority of New England Sports Network.

So, the Penguins are guaranteed a place for their games to air, but what about the Pittsburgh Pirates? There is a suggetion thata the team will work with the new network to remain in place, or they could go to the MLB who would manage the TV rights, production, and distribution. That decision may not come until mid-winter.

(Trib)