The Indiana Fever and TEGNA have announced
an agreement to air select Fever games for free on WTHR and WALV in
Indianapolis
The announcement follows on the heels of the
Fever’s historic 2024 draft and a renewed excitement by fans across
the basketball world for the Fever, one of the WNBA’s most
successful franchises
Fresh off a historic WNBA draft night and broad fan excitement
for one of the League’s most successful franchises, the Indiana
Fever and TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced a partnership to
broadcast select Fever games during the 2024 season. Seventeen
games will be shown for free over the air on WTHR or WALV, TEGNA’s
NBC and MeTV affiliates in Indianapolis, giving fans across central
Indiana the opportunity to watch the team and its young superstars
compete to return to the WNBA playoffs.
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During the 2024 season, 17 Indiana Fever
games will be shown for free over the air on WTHR or WALV, TEGNA’s
NBC and MeTV affiliates in Indianapolis. (Graphic: Business
Wire)
TEGNA will work with additional broadcast companies in the
coming weeks to expand free over the air access to all available
television markets outside of Indianapolis.
“So many new fans are tuning in to watch the world’s best
basketball players compete in the WNBA, and the Fever have built a
roster of incredible young talent that has caught the attention of
basketball fans all over the globe,” said Rick Fuson, CEO of Pacers
Sports & Entertainment. “TEGNA and WTHR have been amazing local
partners for years, and we are excited that more fans than ever
before will get the chance to watch these amazing athletes
play.”
"This is an exhilarating moment for women’s sports. The WNBA and
Fever are leading the charge with this groundbreaking local
broadcast rights agreement,” said Dave Lougee, President and CEO,
TEGNA. “The remarkable journey of Caitlin Clark and her teammates
has captured the hearts and minds of millions. We’re thrilled to
deliver all the Fever action to every household in the Indianapolis
region.”
“We’re delighted to build on our strong marketing partnership
with the Pacers and Fever and our longstanding commitment to local
Indianapolis sports,” said Michael Brouder, General Manager, WTHR.
“Our station has always been at the center of the biggest local
events that capture the spirit of Hoosiers far and wide. Our entire
team in front of and behind the camera will be helping the Fever
connect with our community and fans like never before.”
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.
The following games will be shown for free over the air on WTHR
or WALV:
May 16 vs. New York, 7 p.m. WTHR May 22 @ Seattle, 10 p.m. WTHR
May 25 @ Las Vegas, 9 p.m. WTHR May 30 vs. Seattle, 7 p.m. WTHR
June 1 vs. Chicago, 1 p.m. WALV June 10 @ Connecticut, 7 p.m. WTHR
June 13 vs. Atlanta, 7 p.m. WTHR July 10 vs. Washington, Noon WTHR
August 24 @ Minnesota, 8 p.m. WALV August 26 @ Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.
WTHR August 28 vs. Connecticut, 7 p.m. WALV September 1 @ Dallas, 4
p.m. WALV September 4 vs. Los Angeles, 7 p.m. WALV September 8 vs.
Atlanta, 4 p.m. WTHR September 11 vs. Las Vegas, 7 p.m. WALV
September 15 vs. Dallas, 3 p.m. WALV September 19 @ Washington, 7
p.m. WTHR *All times ET
Last week, the Fever selected Iowa star Caitlin Clark with the
first pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft. Clark, the NCAA’s all-time
leading scorer, joins a talented roster that includes Olympian,
WNBA All-Star, and unanimous 2023 Rookie of The Year Aliyah Boston;
WNBA All-Star and 2023 Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award
winner Kelsey Mitchell; NaLyssa Smith, the 2nd pick in the 2022
WNBA Draft; and more.
Earlier this month, the WNBA announced that 36 of the Fever’s 40
regular season games will be broadcast on national television, as
well.
Fever season ticket packages and single-game tickets for the
upcoming season are on sale now at
www.FeverBasketball.com/tickets.
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 Pacers Sports & Entertainment
Pacers Sports & Entertainment (PS&E) is the corporate
identity exemplified by the Indiana Pacers, Indiana Fever, Indiana
Mad Ants, Pacers Gaming, Pacers Foundation, Inc., and Gainbridge
Fieldhouse. Its team of inspired and dedicated employees promises
to deliver quality entertainment and unparalleled service.
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Danny Lopez Vice President for External Affairs and Corporate
Communications Pacers Sports & Entertainment 317-985-7048
dlopez@pacers.com
Anne Bentley Vice President, Chief Communications Officer, TEGNA
703-873-6366 abentley@TEGNA.com
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