Atlanta News First becomes official home of Atlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks have secured a new broadcast partnership with Gray Media to air games for free on Atlanta News First during the 2026-27 season.
Coverage (7)
- Atlanta Hawks games to be broadcast for free on WALB during the 26-27 season WALB · 46d ago
- Atlanta Hawks reach over-the-air deal with Gray Media for local broadcasts Awful Announcing · 46d ago
- Hawks align with Gray Media and its statewide reach for 2026-27 season Sports Business Journal · 46d ago
- Atlanta Hawks games to be broadcast free on Atlanta News First The Business Journals · 46d ago
- Hawks reach broadcast agreement with Gray Media for 2026-27 season The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · 46d ago
- ATLANTA NEWS FIRST TO BECOME “ATLANTA HAWKS FIRST” FOR JULY 16 NBA.com · 46d ago
- Atlanta News First becomes official home of Atlanta Hawks Atlanta News First · 46d ago broke it first
What happened
The Atlanta Hawks have finalized a deal with Gray Media to transition local game broadcasts to over-the-air television. Under the agreement, Atlanta News First will serve as the official home for the team's broadcasts throughout the upcoming 2026-27 season.
Coverage from outlets including Atlanta News First, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and Sports Business Journal highlights the shift toward free, over-the-air distribution. Future developments will depend on the implementation of the broadcast schedule and the transition of existing coverage models.
The reach of these free broadcasts across the regional network remains a central focus as the season approaches.
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Questions people are asking
Where can fans watch Atlanta Hawks games next season?
Games will be broadcast for free on Atlanta News First and through Gray Media's network.
When does this broadcast agreement begin?
The agreement covers the 2026-27 NBA season.
What is the scope of the distribution?
Coverage indicates that the deal utilizes the statewide reach provided by Gray Media.
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