Tag: The CW
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CW Sports Re-Ups on ACC Football & Hoops in New Multi-Year ESPN Sublicense Deal
The CW is doubling down on making college sports available on free TV. The network and ESPN have reached a new sublicense agreement that will keep ACC football and men’s and women’s basketball on The CW through the 2030-31 season, giving the network 54 ACC games per year. The slate will feature 14 football games,…
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WWE NXT PLEs Land on Free TV as The CW Network Keeps Building Its Sports Brand
More pro wrestling is coming to free TV after The CW just made another major move in live sports and entertainment. The network and WWE announced that all NXT Premium Live Events will air exclusively on The CW in a multi-year deal. The run starts with The Great American Bash later this summer and includes…
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Mountain West Conference Secures Biggest Media Deal Yet, Expanding Streaming Access
The Mountain West just announced a major new media-rights deal that spreads its games across broadcast, cable, and streaming. The conference has landed the biggest media package in its history after securing deals with CBS Sports, FOX Sports, The CW, and streaming partner Kiswe. The agreements run through the end of the 2030-31/2031-32 cycles (CBS/FOX/Kiswe…
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Tiger Woods & LPGA Team Up to Launch WTGL, a Modern Spin on Women’s Golf
Women’s indoor golf is getting a major makeover after LPGA and TMRW Sports (the tech-forward sports venture founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy) officially announced the formation of WTGL. Slated to launch during the winter 2026–27 season, WTGL will serve as the sister league to TGL, bringing the same fast-paced, simulator-driven competition to LPGA…
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Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer, Dolly Parton, Hollywood Christmas Parade Featured in CW’s Festive Holiday Slate
November has arrived, and The CW is rolling out a holiday lineup that mixes family favorites, nostalgia, and event television to celebrate the season. The smart, audience-friendly slate features beloved seasonal titles and new-to-network premieres. The CW’s holiday roster is anchored by the returning animated favorite Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer, the CW…
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CW & Xfinity Will Air the Final Stage of the NASCAR Xfinity Series Commercial-Free — Here’s What to Know
Race fans can say goodbye to commercial interruptions during the finale of one of the biggest motorsport events of the year. The CW Network and title sponsor Xfinity are giving fans a rare, uninterrupted finish to the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship. As a thank you to viewers, Xfinity is celebrating its 11th year as…
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CW Sports Locks Up Long-Term Pac-12 Rights With Extension
The Pac-12 Conference has found a second long-term home after reaching an extension with CW Sports. The agreement extends the Conference of Championships broadcast partnership with the network through 2030-31. With the extension, The CW will air regular season men’s and women’s basketball games, including women’s basketball tournament’s semifinal and championship games. The Pac-12 on…
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The CW is Turning Into a Sports Network As It Will Reportedly Add More College Sports
The Pac-12 Conference is reportedly poised to announce The CW as a key component of its upcoming media rights deal, set to take effect in 2026, according to a report by John Canzano. CBS will serve as the primary media partner under this five-year agreement, with The CW joining as a secondary partner, marking a…
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Pac-12 Adds New Member: What’s Next for Media Rights Deal?
Last week, the newly reformed Pac-12 made headlines after securing a multi-year agreement with CBS Sports, which keeps live college football and basketball games on the company’s networks and Paramount+ through the 2030-31 season. Now, the conference announced that the Texas State Bobcats are joining the conference on July 1, 2026, after all eight current…
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The CW Gets Savannah Bananas Broadcast TV Debut As Sports Push Continues
High-flying fun is coming to broadcast TV after it was announced that The CW is airing “Banana Ball” later this summer. The Savannah Bananas are making their broadcast debut on Sunday, July 27 at 3:00 PM ET, live from the sold-out Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Known for transforming traditional baseball into a sideshow of…