DISH DBS Corporation (Closed)

DISH DBS Corporation’s Chapter 11 case was closed on November 2, 2026, after its plan became effective on October 1. The final decree Dkt. 1913 leaves Sling TV Purchasing’s case open to resolve remaining DBS matters; professional fee applications are generally due by November 16, subject to a later deadline tied to the applicable retention order.

DISH DBS Corporation’s Chapter 11 case was closed on November 2, 2026, after its prepackaged plan became effective and was substantially consummated on October 1. The final decree Dkt. 1913 leaves Sling TV Purchasing L.L.C.’s case open for remaining DBS matters and requires continued quarterly post-confirmation reports until that case closes.

DISH DBS, a satellite television business, filed for Chapter 11 on June 30, 2026, with a prepackaged plan and prepetition creditor solicitation, according to its petition Dkt. 1. A March restructuring support agreement contemplated a refinancing and a Chapter 11 process if needed to bind noteholders to indenture amendments. Its term sheet described $11.75 billion of funded debt obligations addressed by the proposed refinancing, according to the agreement Dkt. 7.

The court confirmed the plan on September 29, finding that the impaired voting classes accepted it, as recorded in the confirmation order Dkt. 1649. Under the confirmed plan Dkt. 1604, holders of the affected 2026 secured, 2028 secured, 2028 unsecured and 2029 unsecured notes receive amended notes equal to unpaid principal, with accrued interest and other amounts treated as specified in the plan. General unsecured claims and equity interests are reinstated. The plan provides for quarterly redemptions of the amended 2028 secured notes from available cash beginning with the quarter ending March 31, 2027.

The effectiveness notice Dkt. 1689 sets professional fee applications for the later of November 16, 2026, or 45 days after entry of the applicable retention order.