Cleveland Cavaliers to Simulcast Five Upcoming Games on Rock Entertainment Sports Network and Over-the-Air on WUAB Channel 43
Cleveland Cavaliers and Gray Media have announced a partnership to simulcast five upcoming Cavaliers games across multiple platforms. The games will be broadcast on Rock Entertainment Sports Network and WUAB Channel 43, providing free over-the-air access to fans across Northeast Ohio.
The five-game slate, running from February to April 2025, includes matchups against the Timberwolves, Grizzlies, Nets, Spurs, and Knicks. The broadcasts will be available statewide on Rock Entertainment Sports Network, with specific channel assignments for different regions. The Cavaliers, currently leading the NBA with a 36-6 record, have shown exceptional performance this season, including a historic 15-0 season start.
The broadcasting team remains unchanged, with John Michael handling play-by-play, alongside analysts Brad Daugherty and Austin Carr, while Serena Winters and Cayleigh Griffin continue their roles as sideline reporter and host respectively.
Cleveland Cavaliers e Gray Media hanno annunciato una partnership per trasmettere in simulcast cinque partite imminenti dei Cavaliers su più piattaforme. Le partite verranno trasmesse su Rock Entertainment Sports Network e WUAB Channel 43, offrendo accesso gratuito via etere ai tifosi nel Nordest dell'Ohio.
Il programma di cinque partite, che si svolgerà da febbraio ad aprile 2025, include incontri contro i Timberwolves, Grizzlies, Nets, Spurs e Knicks. Le trasmissioni saranno disponibili a livello statale su Rock Entertainment Sports Network, con assegnazioni di canale specifiche per diverse regioni. I Cavaliers, attualmente in testa alla NBA con un record di 36-6, hanno mostrato prestazioni eccezionali in questa stagione, compreso un storico avvio di stagione 15-0.
Il team di telecronaca rimane invariato, con John Michael che si occupa della telecronaca, affiancato dagli analisti Brad Daugherty e Austin Carr, mentre Serena Winters e Cayleigh Griffin continuano nei loro ruoli di reporter a bordo campo e conduttrice rispettivamente.
Cleveland Cavaliers y Gray Media han anunciado una asociación para transmitir en simulcast cinco próximos partidos de los Cavaliers a través de múltiples plataformas. Los partidos se emitirán en Rock Entertainment Sports Network y WUAB Channel 43, proporcionando acceso gratuito por aire a los fanáticos en el noreste de Ohio.
La programación de cinco partidos, que se desarrollará de febrero a abril de 2025, incluye enfrentamientos contra los Timberwolves, Grizzlies, Nets, Spurs y Knicks. Las transmisiones estarán disponibles en todo el estado a través de Rock Entertainment Sports Network, con asignaciones de canal específicas para diferentes regiones. Los Cavaliers, que actualmente lideran la NBA con un récord de 36-6, han mostrado un rendimiento excepcional esta temporada, incluyendo un inicio histórico de 15-0.
El equipo de transmisión permanece sin cambios, con John Michael manejando el play-by-play, junto a los analistas Brad Daugherty y Austin Carr, mientras que Serena Winters y Cayleigh Griffin continúan en sus roles como reportera de campo y presentadora, respectivamente.
클리블랜드 캐벌리어스와 그레이 미디어가 다가오는 캐벌리어스 경기를 여러 플랫폼에서 동시 방송하기 위한 파트너십을 발표했습니다. 경기는 록 엔터테인먼트 스포츠 네트워크와 WUAB 채널 43를 통해 방송되어 노스이스트 오하이오의 팬들에게 무료로 공중파로 제공됩니다.
2월부터 4월까지 진행되는 다섯 경기 일정에는 팀버울브스, 그리즐리스, 넷츠, 스퍼스, 닉스와의 경기가 포함되어 있습니다. 방송은 록 엔터테인먼트 스포츠 네트워크를 통해 주 전역에서 제공되며, 각 지역에 맞는 채널이 배정됩니다. 현재 NBA에서 36승 6패로 리드하고 있는 캐벌리어스는 이번 시즌 15승 0패의 역사적인 시즌 스타트를 포함해 뛰어난 성과를 보여주고 있습니다.
방송 팀은 변경되지 않으며, 존 마이클이 경기 중계를 담당하고, 브래드 도허티와 오스틴 카르가 분석가로 함께하며, 세레나 윈터스와 케이리 그리핀은 각각 사이드라인 리포터와 진행자로서의 역할을 계속 수행합니다.
Cleveland Cavaliers et Gray Media ont annoncé un partenariat pour diffuser simultanément cinq prochains matchs des Cavaliers sur plusieurs plateformes. Les matchs seront diffusés sur Rock Entertainment Sports Network et WUAB Channel 43, offrant un accès gratuit par voie hertzienne aux fans dans le nord-est de l'Ohio.
Le calendrier des cinq matchs, qui s'étend de février à avril 2025, comprend des affrontements contre les Timberwolves, Grizzlies, Nets, Spurs et Knicks. Les diffusions seront disponibles à l'échelle de l'État sur Rock Entertainment Sports Network, avec des affectations de canaux spécifiques pour différentes régions. Les Cavaliers, actuellement en tête de la NBA avec un bilan de 36-6, ont montré des performances exceptionnelles cette saison, y compris un début de saison historique de 15-0.
L'équipe de diffusion reste inchangée, avec John Michael assurant le commentaire play-by-play, accompagné des analystes Brad Daugherty et Austin Carr, tandis que Serena Winters et Cayleigh Griffin continuent leurs rôles de reporter sur le terrain et d'animatrice, respectivement.
Cleveland Cavaliers und Gray Media haben eine Partnerschaft angekündigt, um fünf bevorstehende Cavaliers-Spiele auf mehreren Plattformen gleichzeitig auszustrahlen. Die Spiele werden auf Rock Entertainment Sports Network und WUAB Channel 43 übertragen, was den Fans in Nordost-Ohio kostenlosen Zugang über die Luft bietet.
Der Fünf-Spiel-Zeitplan, der von Februar bis April 2025 läuft, umfasst Begegnungen gegen die Timberwolves, Grizzlies, Nets, Spurs und Knicks. Die Übertragungen werden landesweit auf Rock Entertainment Sports Network verfügbar sein, mit spezifischen Kanalzuweisungen für verschiedene Regionen. Die Cavaliers, die derzeit mit einer Bilanz von 36-6 die NBA anführen, haben in dieser Saison eine außergewöhnliche Leistung gezeigt, einschließlich eines historischen Saisonstarts von 15-0.
Das Übertragungsteam bleibt unverändert, mit John Michael, der das Play-by-Play übernimmt, unterstützt von den Analysten Brad Daugherty und Austin Carr, während Serena Winters und Cayleigh Griffin weiterhin ihre Rollen als Sideline-Reporterin und Moderatorin übernehmen.
- Expanded free broadcast access potentially increasing viewership and brand exposure
- Team's strong performance (36-6 record, best in NBA) likely to drive viewer interest
- Strategic partnership with Gray Media (GTN) enhances distribution capabilities
- None.
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The broadcast agreement represents a strategic move in the Cleveland media market, though with direct financial impact for Gray Media (GTN). While expanding viewership access through multiple distribution channels is positive, the five-game package is too small to materially affect GTN's revenue streams. The company's broad media portfolio, reaching 36
The Cavaliers' exceptional performance this season (36-6 record) could drive higher viewership than typical local broadcasts, potentially boosting advertising revenue slightly. However, the free over-the-air nature of the broadcasts and game count suggest modest financial implications. The partnership's primary value lies in strengthening GTN's relationship with sports properties in key markets rather than immediate revenue generation.
This multi-platform distribution strategy reflects evolving media consumption patterns but has minimal financial significance for GTN shareholders. The simulcast arrangement across Rock Entertainment Sports Network, WUAB Channel 43 and FanDuel Sports Network demonstrates the fragmentation of sports media rights while highlighting GTN's ability to leverage its broadcast infrastructure.
The deal's timing coincides with the NBA's revised local media strategy following Diamond Sports Group's restructuring (now Main Street Sports Group), indicating GTN's opportunistic approach to securing sports content. However, with only five games and being to the Northeast Ohio market, this represents more of a proof-of-concept for future sports rights negotiations than a meaningful revenue driver.
ATLANTA, Jan. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Cleveland Cavaliers, Rock Entertainment Sports Network, Gray Media, and FanDuel Sports Network will simulcast five upcoming Cavaliers games, giving fans across Northeast Ohio a variety of options to watch at no additional cost to fans. This season’s five-game slate will be available for local over-the-air distribution as part of the NBA’s agreement with Main Street Sports Group (formerly Diamond Sports Group), the owner of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio.
The games will be available statewide on Rock Entertainment Sports Network. Fans located in Northeast Ohio can access Rock Entertainment Sports Network on channel 979 on Spectrum and free over-the-air on channel 22.1, as well as on WUAB Channel 43. Fans in Columbus can view the games on channel 17.1 WDEM and those in Cincinnati on channel 19.3. FanDuel Sports Network will also broadcast the games.
The broadcast schedule is as follows:
- Feb. 10 at 7:00 p.m. EST | Cavaliers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
- Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m. EST | Cavaliers vs. Memphis Grizzlies
- Mar. 11 at 7:00 p.m. EST | Cavaliers vs. Brooklyn Nets
- Mar. 27 at 7:00 p.m. EST | Cavaliers vs. San Antonio Spurs
- Apr. 2 at 7:00 p.m. EST | Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks
“The Cleveland Cavaliers have had one of the most exciting starts to a season in recent memory, and we are committed to providing as many avenues as possible for our fans to enjoy our games and follow the action live,” said Mike Conley, Cleveland Cavaliers, Rock Entertainment Group, and Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer. “Our continued partnership with Gray Media creates an exciting opportunity for us to debut Cavaliers games on Rock Entertainment Sports Network for the first time, as well as over-the-air on WUAB Channel 43 again this season.”
Led by Head Coach Kenny Atkinson and a core four of Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley, the Cavaliers hold the best overall record in the NBA (36-6) and sit atop the Eastern Conference. The team have had multiple win streaks of 12 games or more, including a historic 15-0 start to the season.
The Cavaliers broadcasting team will remain the same for these games. John Michael will continue to call play-by-play for all Cavaliers games, accompanied by analysts Brad Daugherty and Austin Carr. Serena Winters and Cayleigh Griffin will remain as sideline reporter and host of Cavaliers Live, respectively.
“Airing these upcoming Cavs games on Rock Entertainment Sports and WUAB channel 43 creates expanded local market access to the team,” said David Hughes, WOIO and WUAB Vice President and General Manager. “We are thrilled to give more fans the opportunity to watch this incredible Cavs team as they continue to have an amazing season.”
Fans can find more information about the full broadcast schedule and how to access games by visiting Cavs.com/Broadcast.
About Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers, founded in 1970, are a professional basketball team in the NBA's Eastern Conference. The Cleveland Cavaliers won the NBA Championship in 2016 while also taking the Eastern Conference crown in 2007, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. Known for their community support, workplace diversity and local economic impact, the team plays at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. Both the Cavaliers and Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse are part of Rock Entertainment Group, the umbrella entity of sports and entertainment properties under the Dan Gilbert ROCK Family of Companies. The Cavaliers and Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse provide fans with the best experience in the NBA with an extensive and stunning array of amenities, technology and signature, electrifying game presentation. Dan Gilbert is Chairman of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Nic Barlage is the Cavaliers, Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse and Rock Entertainment Group CEO, and the Cavaliers team is led by President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman, General Manager Mike Gansey and Head Coach Kenny Atkinson.
About Gray Media:
Gray Media, Inc. (NYSE: GTN) is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The company is the nation’s largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray’s additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios. Gray owns a majority interest in Swirl Films. For more information, please visit www.graymedia.com.
Gray Contact:
Sandy Breland, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, 404-266-8333
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