Dallas Mavericks and TEGNA announce new multi-year broadcast rights agreement

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 (DALLAS) – The Dallas Mavericks today announced a new multi-year broadcasting rights agreement with TEGNA (NYSE: TGNA) will make all Mavericks games not exclusively televised on national television available to approximately 10 million people in Texas for free via antenna, nearly tripling the number of households the Mavericks can currently reach across the state.

Beginning with the Mavs vs. Suns game on Oct. 26, TEGNA station KMPX Dallas-Ft. Worth (channel 29) will carry all games not exclusively nationally televised — 70 or more in the first season — over-the-air for free, with 15 or more games simulcast on WFAA Dallas-Ft. Worth (channel 8). Games will also be carried on TEGNA stations in Waco (KCEN and KAGS), Tyler (KYTX), Midland-Odessa (KWES), Abilene (KXVA) and San Angelo (KIDY).

WFAA will become the official local broadcast partner of the Dallas Mavericks and will provide fans with regular behind-the-scenes coverage of the Mavericks with lead sports anchor Joe Trahan. WFAA and TEGNA will lead local and regional advertising and sponsorship sales for all local games, and TEGNA will work with partner broadcasters to announce additional markets in Texas in the coming days.

“We look forward to giving Dallas Mavericks fans every opportunity possible to watch our exciting team build on the momentum of its incredible run to the NBA Finals last season,” said Patrick DumontGovernor of the Mavericks. “Our new agreement with TEGNA goes a long way toward helping us achieve that goal by bringing more games to more local homes than ever before in franchise history. Through our new partnership with TEGNA and our expanded relationship with WFAA, more Mavs fans than ever before will be able to watch the team they love.”

“We are excited to kick off the new season by bringing our games to more MFFLs across Texas,” said the CEO of the Dallas Mavericks Cynt Marshall“It was a pleasure to partner with TEGNA last season to create additional viewing experiences for ten games. Building on the overwhelmingly positive feedback, we look forward to providing millions more Mavs fans with access to our games throughout the season. Stay tuned and let’s go, Mavs!”

“This is an incredible day for Mavs fans and our partners across Texas, and we are grateful to the Mavericks organization for their partnership and trust,” said Brad RamseySenior Vice President, Media Operations, TEGNA. “Mavericks fans, our audiences and our advertising partners responded incredibly to the 10 games we made available last season, and we’re excited to build on that momentum and make each game, home and away, available to more fans in more homes.”

“Our team is passionate about bringing great local stories to our audience, and this solidifies WFAA’s position as the go-to source for live local sports,” said Carolyn MungoVice President and Station Manager of WFAA. “Our team is thrilled to help take the Mavericks’ viewership to new levels.”

Details on how to watch games by market can be found at mavs.com/broadcast. The Spanish-language content currently airing on Ch. 29 will move to another channel prior to the start of the Mavericks’ regular season, and KMPX will become a locally programmed independent station already owned and operated by TEGNA. Details on Ch. 29 will be communicated to fans and viewers prior to the start of the season, including where to watch Ch. 29 by provider. Fans can visit wfaa.com/mavs for information on purchasing or setting up an antenna to watch games over-the-air for free.

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ABOUT THE DALLAS MAVERICKS: The Dallas Mavericks are a premier global sports and entertainment organization that delivers unforgettable experiences to fans around the world. The Mavs compete in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Western Conference and play at the American Airlines Center under the leadership of Coach Jason Kidd, General Manager Nico Harrison, CEO Cynt Marshall and Governor Patrick Dumont. Since the inaugural season in 1980-81, the Mavs have won five division titles, three conference championships and an NBA championship in 2011. In addition to success on the court, the Mavs are committed to making a difference in North Texas through community programs and the Mavs Foundation. For more information on Dallas Mavericks players, staff, stats and tickets, visit mavs.com.

ABOUT TEGNA: TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company committed to the common good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful research and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of the top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent broadcasters and reaches approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA provides innovative solutions that enable companies to reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA’s OTT advertising service. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com.