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Memphis Grizzlies and Gray Media to Simulcast Five Games on Free, Over-the-Air Television Across Tennessee’s Three Largest Markets

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Gray Media (NYSE: GTN) has partnered with the Memphis Grizzlies and FanDuel Sports Network to simulcast five upcoming Grizzlies games across Tennessee's three largest markets. The games will be broadcast free, over-the-air in Memphis, Nashville, and Knoxville from March 12th to April 13th, 2025.

The broadcasts will be available on WMC-TV in Memphis, WSMV-TV in Nashville, and WBXX/MyVLT in Knoxville. The coverage includes the FanDuel Sports Network broadcast team and Grizzlies LIVE pre and post-game shows. The Grizzlies, currently second in the NBA's Western Conference and fourth overall, will feature stars Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Desmond Bane.

Gray Media (NYSE: GTN) ha stretto una partnership con i Memphis Grizzlies e il FanDuel Sports Network per trasmettere in simulcast cinque prossime partite dei Grizzlies nelle tre principali città del Tennessee. Le partite saranno trasmesse gratuitamente, via etere, a Memphis, Nashville e Knoxville dal 12 marzo al 13 aprile 2025.

Le trasmissioni saranno disponibili su WMC-TV a Memphis, WSMV-TV a Nashville e WBXX/MyVLT a Knoxville. La copertura include il team di trasmissione del FanDuel Sports Network e i programmi pre e post-partita Grizzlies LIVE. I Grizzlies, attualmente secondi nella Western Conference della NBA e quarti in generale, presenteranno stelle come Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. e Desmond Bane.

Gray Media (NYSE: GTN) se ha asociado con los Memphis Grizzlies y FanDuel Sports Network para transmitir en simulcast cinco próximos partidos de los Grizzlies en los tres principales mercados de Tennessee. Los partidos se transmitirán de forma gratuita, por aire, en Memphis, Nashville y Knoxville del 12 de marzo al 13 de abril de 2025.

Las transmisiones estarán disponibles en WMC-TV en Memphis, WSMV-TV en Nashville y WBXX/MyVLT en Knoxville. La cobertura incluye al equipo de transmisión de FanDuel Sports Network y los programas previos y posteriores al partido Grizzlies LIVE. Los Grizzlies, actualmente segundos en la Conferencia Oeste de la NBA y cuartos en general, contarán con estrellas como Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. y Desmond Bane.

그레이 미디어 (NYSE: GTN)멤피스 그리즐리스 및 팬듀얼 스포츠 네트워크와 협력하여 테네시의 세 주요 시장에서 다가오는 그리즐리스 경기를 다섯 차례 동시 중계합니다. 경기는 2025년 3월 12일부터 4월 13일까지 멤피스, 내슈빌, 녹스빌에서 무료로 방송됩니다.

방송은 멤피스의 WMC-TV, 내슈빌의 WSMV-TV, 녹스빌의 WBXX/MyVLT에서 제공됩니다. 이 보도에는 팬듀얼 스포츠 네트워크 방송팀과 그리즐리스 라이브 경기 전후 프로그램이 포함됩니다. 현재 NBA 서부 콘퍼런스에서 두 번째, 전체적으로 네 번째인 그리즐리스는 자 모란트, 자렌 잭슨 주니어, 데스몬드 베인과 같은 스타 선수들을 특징으로 합니다.

Gray Media (NYSE: GTN) s'est associé aux Memphis Grizzlies et au FanDuel Sports Network pour diffuser simultanément cinq prochains matchs des Grizzlies dans les trois plus grandes villes du Tennessee. Les matchs seront diffusés gratuitement, par voie hertzienne, à Memphis, Nashville et Knoxville du 12 mars au 13 avril 2025.

Les diffusions seront disponibles sur WMC-TV à Memphis, WSMV-TV à Nashville et WBXX/MyVLT à Knoxville. La couverture comprend l'équipe de diffusion du FanDuel Sports Network ainsi que les émissions Grizzlies LIVE avant et après le match. Les Grizzlies, actuellement deuxièmes de la Conférence Ouest de la NBA et quatrièmes au classement général, mettront en avant des stars comme Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. et Desmond Bane.

Gray Media (NYSE: GTN) hat sich mit den Memphis Grizzlies und dem FanDuel Sports Network zusammengeschlossen, um fünf bevorstehende Spiele der Grizzlies in den drei größten Märkten von Tennessee simultan zu übertragen. Die Spiele werden vom 12. März bis 13. April 2025 kostenlos über Antenne in Memphis, Nashville und Knoxville ausgestrahlt.

Die Übertragungen sind auf WMC-TV in Memphis, WSMV-TV in Nashville und WBXX/MyVLT in Knoxville verfügbar. Die Berichterstattung umfasst das Übertragungsteam des FanDuel Sports Network sowie die Grizzlies LIVE Vor- und Nachberichterstattung. Die Grizzlies, die derzeit Zweite in der Western Conference der NBA und insgesamt Vierte sind, werden Stars wie Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. und Desmond Bane präsentieren.

Positive
  • Expands broadcast reach to 37% of US TV households
  • Partnership provides free access to NBA content in major markets
  • Leverages strong market position with 78 top-rated TV stations
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  • to only 5 games this season
  • Regional coverage restricted to Tennessee markets

ATLANTA, Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Memphis Grizzlies, Gray Media, and FanDuel Sports Network will simulcast five upcoming Grizzlies games this season that will be broadcast in Tennessee’s three largest media markets, Memphis, Nashville, and Knoxville. This partnership will provide fans with a variety of options to watch and cheer on Tennessee’s only NBA franchise, the Memphis Grizzlies, including free, over-the-air broadcast television.

The broadcast schedule is as follows:

  • Wednesday, March 12th at 7:00 p.m. CT/8:00 p.m. ET | Grizzlies vs Utah Jazz
  • Saturday, March 15th at 7:00 p.m. CT/8:00 p.m. ET | Grizzlies vs Miami Heat
  • Thursday, March 27th at 7:00 p.m. CT/8:00 p.m. ET | Grizzlies at Oklahoma City Thunder
  • Tuesday, April 1st at 7:00 p.m. CT/8:00 p.m. ET | Grizzlies vs Golden State Warriors
  • Sunday April 13th at 2:30 p.m. CT/3:30 p.m. ET | Grizzlies vs Dallas Mavericks

In Memphis, Gray will broadcast the games free, over-the air on WMC-TV, Action News Five channel 5.1. and simulcast on WMC-TV Plus, channel 5.3.

In Nashville, Gray will broadcast the games free, over-the-air on WSMV-TV, channel 4.1 and simulcast on the Tennessee Valley Sports and Entertainment Network, channel 4.2.

In Knoxville, Gray will broadcast the games free, over-the-air on WBXX, Knoxville’s CW, channel 20.1 and MyVLT, MyNetworkTV, channel 8.2

“We are excited to work with Gray Media to present an additional way for our fans to watch five of the key regular season Grizzlies games down the home stretch of the season,” said Grizzlies President Jason Wexler.   “We appreciate Gray Media’s efforts in helping present this opportunity to Grizzlies fans across Tennessee.”     

The Memphis Grizzlies – led by stars Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson, Jr. and Desmond Bane – are currently second in the NBA’s Western Conference and are the fourth ranked team overall.   

This season’s five-game schedule will be available for local over-the-air simulcast distribution as part of the NBA’s agreement with Main Street Sports Group (formerly Diamond Sports Group), the owner of FanDuel Sports Network Southeast.   The FanDuel Sports Network Grizzlies broadcast team of Pete Pranica and Brevin Knight along with sideline reporter Rob Fisher will call all the in-game action. In addition, all broadcasts will feature the pregame and postgame show, Grizzlies LIVE, presented by Ford and your Mid-South Ford Dealers. Fischer will host Grizzlies LIVE for all telecasts alongside Pranica, Knight and Grind City Media’s Chris Vernon for all Grizzlies LIVE for all home telecasts.

“We’re thrilled to announce this collaboration between the Memphis Grizzlies and our local Gray Media stations in Memphis, Nashville, and Knoxville,” said Jonathan Mitchell, General Manager of WMC Television in Memphis. “With this relationship, Grizzlies fans across Tennessee’s three largest media markets will have access to the most exciting team in basketball for free, over-the-air. We believe this agreement not only broadens access to the Memphis Grizzlies but also strengthens the connection between the team and its fans across the state of Tennessee.”

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 37 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 78 markets with the top-rated television station and 99 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station during 2024, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 44 markets.  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. For more information, please visit www.graymedia.com.

Gray Contact:

Jonathan Mitchell, WMC General Manager, 901-726-0500 or jonathan.mitchell@wmctv.com


FAQ

When will Gray Media (GTN) begin broadcasting Memphis Grizzlies games in Tennessee?

Gray Media will begin broadcasting Grizzlies games on March 12th, 2025, with five games scheduled through April 13th, 2025.

Which TV channels will carry the GTN-broadcasted Grizzlies games in Tennessee?

Games will air on WMC-TV (channel 5.1) in Memphis, WSMV-TV (channel 4.1) in Nashville, and WBXX (channel 20.1) in Knoxville.

What markets will GTN's Grizzlies broadcast coverage include?

The broadcast coverage will include Tennessee's three largest markets: Memphis, Nashville, and Knoxville.

How many NBA markets does Gray Media (GTN) reach through its television stations?

Gray Media reaches approximately 37% of US television households across 113 television markets.

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