Gray Media and the Chicago Sports Network to Bring Bulls, Blackhawks, and White Sox Games Free Over-The-Air to Viewers in Rockford, IL and South Bend, IN
Gray Media (NYSE: GTN) and the Chicago Sports Network (CHSN) have announced a partnership to bring Chicago Bulls, Blackhawks, and White Sox games free over-the-air to viewers in Rockford, IL and South Bend, IN. Starting next month, Gray's television stations will carry CHSN, reaching over 500,000 households in these markets.
In Rockford, CHSN will air on WSLN channel 19.3, with overflow on 19.4. In South Bend, it will be on WNDU channel 16.2, with overflow on 16.4. The network will broadcast regular season games, select pre-season games, playoff matchups, pre- and post-game shows, and 24/7 multisport programming from studios in Chicago's United Center and Guaranteed Rate Field.
This partnership aims to expand the reach of Chicago sports teams to fans outside the city proper, providing more viewing options for supporters in these areas.
Gray Media (NYSE: GTN) e il Chicago Sports Network (CHSN) hanno annunciato una partnership per trasmettere le partite dei Chicago Bulls, Blackhawks e White Sox gratuitamente via etere per gli spettatori a Rockford, IL e South Bend, IN. A partire dal mese prossimo, le stazioni televisive di Gray trasmetteranno CHSN, raggiungendo oltre 500.000 famiglie in questi mercati.
A Rockford, CHSN andrà in onda sul canale WSLN 19.3, con un overflow su 19.4. A South Bend, sarà disponibile sul canale WNDU 16.2, con un overflow su 16.4. La rete trasmetterà le partite della stagione regolare, alcuni giochi di pre-stagione, gare di playoff, programmi pre e post partita, e programmazione multisportiva 24 ore su 24, 7 giorni su 7, dai nostri studi nel United Center di Chicago e al Guaranteed Rate Field.
Questa partnership ha l'obiettivo di espandere la portata delle squadre sportive di Chicago ai fan al di fuori della città, offrendo maggiori opzioni di visione per i sostenitori in queste aree.
Gray Media (NYSE: GTN) y la Chicago Sports Network (CHSN) han anunciado una asociación para llevar los partidos de los Chicago Bulls, Blackhawks y White Sox de forma gratuita a los espectadores en Rockford, IL y South Bend, IN. A partir del próximo mes, las estaciones de televisión de Gray transmitirán CHSN, llegando a más de 500,000 hogares en estos mercados.
En Rockford, CHSN se emitirá en el canal WSLN 19.3, con un canal adicional en 19.4. En South Bend, estará en el canal WNDU 16.2, con un canal alternativo en 16.4. La red transmitirá partidos de la temporada regular, algunos juegos de pretemporada, partidos de playoffs, programas antes y después de los partidos, y programación multisportiva 24/7 desde los estudios en el United Center de Chicago y el Guaranteed Rate Field.
Esta asociación tiene como objetivo expandir el alcance de los equipos deportivos de Chicago a los fanáticos fuera de la ciudad, proporcionando más opciones de visualización para los seguidores en estas áreas.
Gray Media (NYSE: GTN)와 시카고 스포츠 네트워크(CHSN)가 시카고 불스, 블랙호크스, 화이트삭스의 경기를 일리노이주 록포드와 인디애나주 사우스벤드의 시청자에게 무료로 방송하기 위한 파트너십을 발표했습니다. 다음 달부터 Gray의 방송국은 CHSN을 송출하여 이 시장에서 50만 가구 이상에 도달할 예정입니다.
록포드에서는 CHSN이 WSLN 19.3 채널에서 방송되며, 추가 방송은 19.4에서 진행됩니다. 사우스벤드에서는 WNDU 16.2 채널에서 방송되며, 추가 방송은 16.4에서 진행됩니다. 네트워크는 정규 시즌 경기, 일부 프리시즌 경기, 플레이오프 매치업, 경기에 앞서와 뒤의 쇼, 그리고 시카고 유나이티드 센터 및 보장된 요금 필드의 스튜디오에서 24/7 멀티 스포츠 프로그램을 방송할 것입니다.
이번 파트너십은 시카고 외부의 팬들에게 시카고 스포츠 팀의 도달 범위를 확대하고, 이 지역의 지지자들에게 더 많은 시청 옵션을 제공하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
Gray Media (NYSE: GTN) et le Chicago Sports Network (CHSN) ont annoncé un partenariat pour diffuser gratuitement à la télévision les matchs des Chicago Bulls, Blackhawks et White Sox pour les téléspectateurs à Rockford, IL et South Bend, IN. À partir du mois prochain, les stations de télévision de Gray diffuseront CHSN, atteignant plus de 500 000 foyers dans ces marchés.
À Rockford, CHSN sera diffusé sur la chaîne WSLN 19.3, avec un supplément sur 19.4. À South Bend, il sera sur la chaîne WNDU 16.2, avec un supplément sur 16.4. Le réseau diffusera des matchs de saison régulière, certains matchs de présaison, des matchs de playoffs, des émissions avant et après le match, ainsi qu'une programmation multisports 24h/24 et 7j/7 depuis des studios au United Center de Chicago et au Guaranteed Rate Field.
Ce partenariat vise à étendre la portée des équipes sportives de Chicago aux fans en dehors de la ville, offrant plus d'options de visionnage pour les supporters de ces régions.
Gray Media (NYSE: GTN) und das Chicago Sports Network (CHSN) haben eine Partnerschaft angekündigt, um die Spiele der Chicago Bulls, Blackhawks und White Sox kostenlos über Antenne für Zuschauer in Rockford, IL und South Bend, IN zu übertragen. Ab nächsten Monat werden die Fernsehsender von Gray CHSN ausstrahlen und über 500.000 Haushalte in diesen Märkten erreichen.
In Rockford wird CHSN auf dem Kanal WSLN 19.3 ausgestrahlt, mit einem Overflow auf 19.4. In South Bend wird es auf dem Kanal WNDU 16.2 ausgestrahlt, mit einem Overflow auf 16.4. Das Netzwerk wird reguläre Saisonspiele, ausgewählte Vorsaisonspiele, Playoff-Matches, Vor- und Nachspielshows sowie 24/7 Multisport-Programme aus Studios im United Center von Chicago und dem Guaranteed Rate Field übertragen.
Diese Partnerschaft zielt darauf ab, die Reichweite der Chicagoer Sportteams auf Fans außerhalb der Stadt zu erweitern und den Unterstützern in diesen Gebieten mehr Sehoptionen zu bieten.
- Expansion of Gray Media's sports content offering to new markets
- Potential increase in viewership and market reach for Gray Media
- Partnership with a major sports network (CHSN) to provide premium content
- None.
Insights
This partnership between Gray Media and the Chicago Sports Network (CHSN) represents a significant expansion of local sports broadcasting in the Rockford and South Bend markets. By bringing major Chicago sports teams' games to over 500,000 households via free, over-the-air channels, Gray is enhancing its local content offerings and potentially increasing viewership.
The deal aligns with the trend of media companies seeking to leverage sports content to attract audiences in an increasingly fragmented media landscape. For Gray, this move could:
- Boost ad revenue by attracting sports-focused advertisers
- Increase overall viewership and market share in these regions
- Strengthen its position in local markets against streaming competitors
While the financial terms aren't disclosed, the impact on Gray's bottom line will depend on advertising sales and any revenue-sharing agreements with CHSN. The addition of high-value sports content could make Gray's stations more attractive to advertisers and potentially lead to higher retransmission fees from cable and satellite providers.
Overall, this deal represents a strategic move to enhance Gray's content portfolio and market position, which could positively impact its financial performance in these markets.
Chicago, Oct. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Media (NYSE: GTN) and the Chicago Sports Network (CHSN) announced that Gray’s television stations in Rockford, Ill., and South Bend, Ind., will carry the Chicago Sports Network starting next month.
This arrangement will bring Chicago Bulls, Blackhawks, and White Sox games and other related content free, over-the-air to more than 500,000 households in the two markets.
In Rockford, CHSN will air on WSLN channel 19.3, with overflow on channel 19.4. In South Bend, CHSN will air on WNDU channel 16.2, with overflow on channel 16.4. The overflow channels will allow the stations to air two games simultaneously in the event of schedule conflicts.
CHSN’s broadcast schedule will include locally broadcast regular season games, select pre-season games, and select coverage of playoff matchups. In addition to live game broadcasts, the network will provide first-class pre- and post-game shows, in-depth commentary from seasoned sports analysts, and 24/7 multisport programming.
CHSN will broadcast from state-of-the-art studios in Chicago’s United Center and Guaranteed Rate Field.
“Gray is committed to bringing local sports to our over-the-air viewers,” said Sandy Breland, Gray’s Chief Operating Officer. “We look forward to working with CHSN to provide the Bulls, Blackhawks, and White Sox to fans in Rockford and South Bend.”
“We’re committed to reaching our fans wherever they are, including areas outside of Chicago proper that may have not had the opportunity to watch games in the past,” said Jason Coyle, CHSN’s president. “This partnership with Gray allows us to provide more options for our Chicago fans so they can cheer on their favorite players and teams.”
About Gray Media:
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. 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.
About Chicago Sports Network
The Chicago Sports Network (CHSN) will launch in October across multiple platforms with plans to deliver the Chicago Blackhawks, Bulls and White Sox games to the widest audience possible. CHSN will deliver more than 300 live Blackhawks, Bulls, and Sox games annually, along with first-class pre-and-post game coverage, and 24/7 multisport programming. The network will broadcast from studios located in both Chicago’s United Center and Guaranteed Rate Field. For the latest information about CHSN visit CHSN.com.
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Gray Contact:
Sandy Breland, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, 404-266-8333
CHSN Contact:
Kevin Endsley, kendsley@chsn.com
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