TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that WFAA, its
Dallas-Fort Worth ABC affiliate, has partnered with the Dallas
Mavericks to bring 10 additional games to the WFAA broadcast
schedule. Combined with the Mavericks games already slated to air
as part of the NBA on ABC between now and the end of the season,
Mavericks’ fans across Dallas-Fort Worth will now have access to 13
free over-the-air games in the span of 11 weeks.
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Mavericks’ fans across Dallas-Fort Worth
will have access to 13 free games on WFAA-TV through its free
over-the-air broadcasts and through its broadcast distribution with
cable, satellite, and streaming services. (Graphic: Bussiness
Wire)
Mark Followill, in his 19th season as the Mavericks play-by-play
announcer, Mavericks legends Derek Harper and Devin Harris, along
with Jeff “Skin” Wade and Lesley McCaslin will be on the call for
the newly scheduled WFAA games, with pre- and postgame coverage
from Dana Larson and Brian Dameris, and special appearances in some
broadcasts by WFAA’s Emmy® award-winning sports team of Joe Trahan,
Mike Leslie, and Jonah Javad.
The additional 10 games will be available to three million
households and more than seven million people in the Dallas-Fort
Worth market. Games will air live in North Texas on WFAA through
its free over-the-air broadcasts and through WFAA’s broadcast
distribution with cable, satellite, and streaming services.
While the full Mavericks’ slate will feature four-time NBA
All-Star Luka Doncic and eight-time NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving, the
games on WFAA begin Wednesday, January 24 with a visit from Kevin
Durant and the Phoenix Suns. The WFAA slate also includes home
games at the American Airlines Center against two-time NBA MVP
Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors on March 13, and against
two-time league MVP Nikola Jokic and the defending NBA champion
Denver Nuggets on March 17.
“Providing access to games has always been our top priority,”
said Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynt Marshall. “We are thrilled to work
with WFAA to bring more fun and excitement to our MFFLs across
North Texas.”
“We are very proud to partner with the Dallas Mavericks and to
make these important late-season games available to every fan, and
every household, in North Texas,” said Brad Ramsey, senior vice
president of media operations for TEGNA, and president and general
manager of WFAA. “As WFAA celebrates 75 years, we’ve long been the
home for live, local sports and local sports fans and we look
forward to cheering on the Mavs right alongside their fans and our
viewers.”
The 13 games available to WFAA viewers are:
Wed., Jan. 24 vs Phoenix Suns, 7:30 p.m. CT (NBA on ABC) Fri.,
Mar. 1 @ Boston Celtics, 6:30 p.m. CT Sun., Mar. 3 vs Philadelphia
76ers, 12 p.m. CT (NBA on ABC) Thurs., Mar. 7 vs Miami Heat, 6:30
p.m. CT Sat., Mar. 9 @ Detroit Pistons, 6 p.m. CT Mon., Mar. 11 @
Chicago Bulls, 7 p.m. CT Wed., Mar. 13 vs Golden State Warriors,
7:30 p.m. CT Sun., Mar. 17 vs Denver Nuggets, 2:30 p.m. CT (NBA on
ABC) Fri., Mar. 29 vs Sacramento Kings, 9 p.m. CT Fri., Apr. 5 vs
Atlanta Hawks, 7:30 p.m. CT Tue., Apr. 9 @ Charlotte Hornets, 6
p.m. CT Wed., Apr. 10 @ Miami Heat, 6:30 p.m. CT Fri., Apr. 12 vs
Detroit Pistons, 7:30 p.m. CT
The NBA and Diamond Sports Group earlier reached agreement to
allow teams to join with local broadcasters for a limited number of
over-the-air games during the remainder of the regular season. The
10 games added to the WFAA schedule will not be available on Bally
Sports Southwest or the Bally Sports app. All other remaining
Mavericks games this season will be aired and streamed by Bally
Sports, and/or by the NBA’s national media partners, as previously
scheduled.
Information on when and where to catch all remaining 2023-24
season Mavericks games can be found at mavs.com and wfaa.com/mavs.
Fans can visit wfaa.com/mavs for information on how to purchase or
set up an over-the-air antenna.
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that
serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA
tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and
delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television
stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4
network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station
groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television
households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks
True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA offers innovative solutions to
help businesses 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.
About the Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks are a first-class global sports and
entertainment organization providing memorable experiences for fans
worldwide. The Mavs compete in the National Basketball Association
as a member of the Western Conference and play at American Airlines
Center under the direction 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 four division
titles, two conference championships and one NBA championship in
2011. In addition to on-court success, 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.
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and Chief Communications Officer 703-873-6366
abentley@TEGNA.com
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Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis 703-873-6747
investorrelations@TEGNA.com
For Dallas Mavericks media inquiries, contact: Erin
Finegold White SVP, Corporate Communications
Erin.Finegold@dallasmavs.com
Collin Kim Director, Corporate Communications
Collin.Kim@dallasmavs.com
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