Indiana Fever and WTHR announce extension of their multi-year broadcast agreement to deliver record number of games to fans
TEGNA's NBC affiliate WTHR and MeTV affiliate WALV in Indianapolis have extended their multi-year broadcast agreement with the Indiana Fever, expanding local coverage to 18 games for the 2025 season. The partnership showed strong results last season, with WTHR's local broadcasts achieving a 63% higher household ratings compared to national network games.
The agreement comes as the Fever sets a franchise record with 41 of 44 games scheduled for national television coverage - the highest number for any team in WNBA history. The local broadcast schedule includes key matchups against teams like Atlanta, Washington, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles, with games distributed between WTHR and WALV channels.
WTHR, affiliata NBC di TEGNA, e WALV, affiliata MeTV a Indianapolis, hanno rinnovato il loro accordo pluriennale di trasmissione con la Indiana Fever, ampliando la copertura locale a 18 partite per la stagione 2025. La partnership ha ottenuto ottimi risultati nella scorsa stagione, con le trasmissioni locali di WTHR che hanno registrato un incremento del 63% negli ascolti domestici rispetto alle partite trasmesse dalle reti nazionali.
L'accordo arriva mentre le Fever stabiliscono un record di franchigia con 41 partite su 44 programmate per la trasmissione nazionale, il numero più alto di sempre per una squadra nella storia della WNBA. Il palinsesto locale include sfide chiave contro squadre come Atlanta, Washington, Las Vegas e Los Angeles, con le partite distribuite tra i canali WTHR e WALV.
WTHR, afiliada de NBC de TEGNA, y WALV, afiliada de MeTV en Indianápolis, han ampliado su acuerdo multianual de transmisión con las Indiana Fever, incrementando la cobertura local a 18 partidos para la temporada 2025. La asociación mostró excelentes resultados la temporada pasada, con las transmisiones locales de WTHR alcanzando una audiencia doméstica un 63% mayor en comparación con los partidos transmitidos por las cadenas nacionales.
El acuerdo llega mientras las Fever establecen un récord de franquicia con 41 de 44 partidos programados para transmisión nacional, la cifra más alta en la historia de la WNBA para cualquier equipo. El calendario local incluye enfrentamientos clave contra equipos como Atlanta, Washington, Las Vegas y Los Ángeles, con partidos repartidos entre los canales WTHR y WALV.
TEGNA의 NBC 계열사 WTHR과 MeTV 계열사 WALV가 인디애나폴리스에서 Indiana Fever와의 다년간 방송 계약을 연장하여 2025 시즌에 지역 방송을 18경기로 확대했습니다. 지난 시즌 이 파트너십은 WTHR의 지역 방송이 전국 네트워크 경기 대비 가구 시청률이 63% 더 높게 나타나는 등 강력한 성과를 보였습니다.
이 계약은 Fever가 WNBA 역사상 팀 중 가장 많은 44경기 중 41경기를 전국 방송으로 편성하며 프랜차이즈 기록을 세운 가운데 이루어졌습니다. 지역 방송 일정에는 애틀랜타, 워싱턴, 라스베이거스, 로스앤젤레스 등과의 중요한 경기가 포함되며, 경기는 WTHR과 WALV 채널에 분배됩니다.
WTHR, affiliée NBC de TEGNA, et WALV, affiliée MeTV à Indianapolis, ont prolongé leur accord de diffusion pluriannuel avec les Indiana Fever, étendant la couverture locale à 18 matchs pour la saison 2025. Le partenariat a donné d’excellents résultats la saison dernière, les diffusions locales de WTHR ayant enregistré des audiences ménagères supérieures de 63% par rapport aux matchs diffusés sur les réseaux nationaux.
L’accord intervient alors que les Fever établissent un record de franchise avec 41 des 44 matchs programmés pour une diffusion nationale – le nombre le plus élevé jamais atteint par une équipe dans l’histoire de la WNBA. Le calendrier local comprend des affrontements clés contre des équipes telles qu’Atlanta, Washington, Las Vegas et Los Angeles, avec des matchs répartis entre les chaînes WTHR et WALV.
TEGNAs NBC-Sender WTHR und MeTV-Sender WALV in Indianapolis haben ihren mehrjährigen Sendungsvertrag mit den Indiana Fever verlängert und die lokale Berichterstattung für die Saison 2025 auf 18 Spiele ausgeweitet. Die Partnerschaft zeigte in der vergangenen Saison starke Ergebnisse, wobei die lokalen Übertragungen von WTHR eine 63% höhere Haushaltsquote im Vergleich zu Spielen im nationalen Netzwerk erzielten.
Die Vereinbarung kommt zu einem Zeitpunkt, an dem die Fever mit 41 von 44 Spielen, die für die nationale TV-Übertragung geplant sind, einen Franchise-Rekord aufstellen – die höchste Zahl für ein Team in der WNBA-Geschichte. Der lokale Sendeplan umfasst Schlüsselspiele gegen Teams wie Atlanta, Washington, Las Vegas und Los Angeles, wobei die Spiele zwischen den Kanälen WTHR und WALV aufgeteilt werden.
- Record-breaking national TV coverage with 41 of 44 games
- 63% higher household ratings for local broadcasts vs national games
- Expanded local broadcast coverage to 18 games
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TYSONS, Va. and INDIANAPOLIS, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Indiana Fever and WTHR, the TEGNA owned NBC affiliate in Indianapolis, today announced a multi-year extension of their landmark distribution agreement to deliver more exciting basketball action to central Indiana fans than ever before.
WTHR and WALV, TEGNA’s MeTV affiliate, will air 18 games locally, giving fans across central Indiana unprecedented access to watch the Fever in action as they fight for a return to the WNBA playoffs. Last season, WTHR’s coverage elevated Indiana Fever viewership to new heights as the team’s local broadcast home, broadening the fan base beyond hardcore sports enthusiasts. Fever games on WTHR were watched in nearly two-thirds more homes than nationally televised matchups, boasting a
“With our team’s powerful roster of veteran talent and young stars, we’re positioned to have an unforgettable season, and we look forward to having more fans follow our journey,” said Pacers Sports & Entertainment CEO Mel Raines. “WTHR and TEGNA continue to be incredible partners, and together, we’re going to deliver more exciting, fast-paced Fever basketball to households in the Indianapolis region than ever before.”
“We’re thrilled to continue growing our outstanding partnership with the Indiana Fever and the WNBA,” said Brad Ramsey, senior vice president media operations, TEGNA. “As we expand our partnerships across sports leagues to offer fans unparalleled access to their favorite teams, we’re excited to collaborate with Pacers Sports & Entertainment to boost enthusiasm and viewership for the Indiana Fever.”
“As Indiana’s News Leader, WTHR is excited to work with the Indiana Fever to bring the hottest ticket in town to millions of fans across the region,” said Michael Brouder, president and general manager, WTHR. “We’re proud of our partnership, and the strength we have as a local broadcaster to amplify passion for our hometown team.”
The following games will be shown for free over the air on WTHR or WALV:
May 20 vs. Atlanta, 7 p.m. ET, WALV
May 22 at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. ET, WTHR
May 28 at Washington, 7:30 p.m. ET, WTHR
June 3 vs. Washington, 7 p.m. ET, WALV
June 10 at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. ET, WALV
June 17 vs. Connecticut, 7 p.m. ET, WALV
June 19 at Golden State, 10 p.m. ET, WTHR
June 24 at Seattle, 10 p.m. ET, WTHR
July 3 vs. Las Vegas, 7 p.m. ET, WTHR
July 5 vs. Los Angeles, 7 p.m. ET, WTHR
July 9 vs. Golden State , Noon ET, WTHR
July 16 at New York, 7:30 p.m. ET, WTHR
July 24 vs. Las Vegas, 7 p.m. ET, WTHR
August 5 at Los Angeles, 10 p.m. ET, WTHR
August 7 at Phoenix, 10 p.m. ET, WTHR
August 24 at Minnesota, 7 p.m. ET, WTHR
September 2 at Los Angeles, 10 p.m. ET, WTHR
September 7 at Washington, 3 p.m. ET, WTHR
The Fever recently announced it will have 41 of 44 of its games appear on national television. With all but three games airing nationally, the total marks a franchise high for most national TV games in Fever history as well as the most for a single team in WNBA history.
Single-game and group tickets for the 2025 Fever season are now available, with more information at FeverBasketball.com/Tickets. Download the official Indiana Fever App for iOS and Android to stay connected to the team and find out where to watch games.
The partnership between the Fever and TEGNA was brokered and negotiated by Dan Granik and David Sternberg of Range Sports, a Division of Range Media Partners, long-time consultants to Pacers Sports & Entertainment.
About Pacers Sports & Entertainment
Pacers Sports & Entertainment is the corporate identity exemplified by the Indiana Pacers, Indiana Fever, Indiana Mad Ants, Pacers Foundation, Inc., and Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Its team of inspired and dedicated employees promises to deliver quality entertainment and unparalleled service.
About WTHR
WTHR is a multimedia news organization and the NBC affiliate in Indianapolis, Indiana, serving the Central Indiana region. The station is owned by TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA). Learn more at WTHR.com.
For Pacers Sports & Entertainment media inquiries, contact:
Erin Wittern
VP Earned Media & Corporate Communications
O: 317-917-2866 C: 765-618-5339
For TEGNA media inquiries, contact:
Molly McMahon
Sr. Director, Corporate Communications
703-873-6440
mmcmahon@tegna.com
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