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Scripps Secures Broadcasting Rights for Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Matches

Local broadcaster Scripps intends to deploy a second high-power broadcast facility to transmit sports games, encompassing preseason, regular season, and initial playoff matches not slated for national broadcasts.

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Local broadcaster Scripps prepares for a second broadcast station debut, intended to transmit the...
Local broadcaster Scripps prepares for a second broadcast station debut, intended to transmit the sports games schedule. This broad spectrum includes preseason, regular season, and the initial playoff matches that aren't allocated on national networks.

Scripps Secures Broadcasting Rights for Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Matches

Hitting the Ice with the Tampa Bay Lightning - A Fresh Spin on Viewing Your Favorite Team

TAMPA BAY, FL & CINCINNATI, OH - Brace yourselves, hockey aficionados! The Tampa Bay Lightning is stepping up its game, partnering with Scripps Sports for a multi-year media rights agreement starting from the 2025-26 season. Here's what you need to know about this game-changing deal.

A Game Changer: The new partnership promises to revolutionize the way you catch your favorite team in action. Scripps will produce and distribute all preseason, regular season, and first-round playoff games for the Bolts, ensuring you won't miss a single goal or save, even if they're not featured on national broadcasts.

Your New Home for Lightning Games: Say hello to "The Spot - Tampa Bay 66" - a brand-new local station slated to launch on July 1, 2025, in the Tampa Bay area. This station will serve as the broadcast home for all Lightning games, bringing you the action, excitement, and camaraderie that only Live Bolts games can offer.

Cable, Satellite, Over-the-Air - Pick Your Poison: No matter your preference, Scripps has got you covered. Whether you prefer cable, satellite, or free over-the-air TV, you'll be able to watch the games without missing a beat. And if you're on the go, don't worry - the action will be available on your mobile devices, too.

Streaming for the Win: If you're a techie-savvy fan, you'll love the new direct-to-consumer streaming experience. The Lightning app will let you livestream games throughout the broadcast territory, all powered by ViewLift.

Familiar Faces: The broadcast team remains intact, with Dave Randorf on play-by-play, Brian Engblom as color analyst, and Gabby Shirley reporting rinkside. You can expect an entertaining and knowledgeable experience, just as you've come to enjoy.

This exciting partnership marks the Tampa Bay Lightning's foray into a new era of accessibility and fan engagement. Get ready to cheer on the Bolts like never before!

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[1] Tampa Bay New Television Station - Scripps will launch a second full-power local station serving the Tampa-St. Petersburg area, WXPX-TV.

[2] Media Rights Agreement - The agreement grants Scripps Sports the rights to produce and distribute all preseason, regular season, and first-round playoff Lightning games that aren't allocated exclusively to national broadcasts.

[3] Direct-to-Consumer Streaming - Fans can stream games for less than $1 per game through the new streaming service offered by Scripps and the Lightning.

[4] Station Branding - The new station will be branded "The Spot - Tampa Bay 66" and will feature news and entertainment programming in addition to all locally produced Lightning games.

[5] End of a Long-Standing Relationship - The partnership marks the end of the Lightning's long-standing relationship with their previous broadcaster.

  1. The Tampa Bay Lightning's new partnership with Scripps Sports for a multi-year media rights agreement will revolutionize how fans watch their games, ensuring coverage of all preseason, regular season, and first-round playoff games.
  2. The new partnership will launch "The Spot - Tampa Bay 66", a local station in the Tampa Bay area, serving as the broadcast home for all Lightning games.
  3. No matter your preference, whether cable, satellite, free over-the-air TV, or mobile devices, Scripps will ensure fans can watch all Lightning games without missing a beat.
  4. For tech-savvy fans, the Lightning app, powered by ViewLift, will provide a direct-to-consumer streaming experience.
  5. The broadcast team remains intact, with Dave Randorf on play-by-play, Brian Engblom as color analyst, and Gabby Shirley reporting rinkside, guaranteeing an entertaining and knowledgeable experience for viewers.

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