Atlanta News First becomes official home of Atlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks have secured a new over-the-air broadcast agreement with Gray Media to air games for free during the 2026-27 season.
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Source diversity sample: WALB · Awful Announcing · Sports Business Journal · The Business Journals · The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · NBA.com · Atlanta News First.
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The Atlanta Hawks reached a broadcast agreement with Gray Media to air games for free on Atlanta News First during the 2026-27 season. The station temporarily branded itself as Atlanta Hawks First to mark the new partnership.
Epilogue added 47d ago, after coverage quieted.
Coverage (7)
- Atlanta Hawks games to be broadcast for free on WALB during the 26-27 season WALB · 50d ago
- Atlanta Hawks reach over-the-air deal with Gray Media for local broadcasts Awful Announcing · 50d ago
- Hawks align with Gray Media and its statewide reach for 2026-27 season Sports Business Journal · 50d ago
- Atlanta Hawks games to be broadcast free on Atlanta News First The Business Journals · 50d ago
- Hawks reach broadcast agreement with Gray Media for 2026-27 season The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · 50d ago
- ATLANTA NEWS FIRST TO BECOME “ATLANTA HAWKS FIRST” FOR JULY 16 NBA.com · 50d ago
- Atlanta News First becomes official home of Atlanta Hawks Atlanta News First · 50d ago
What happened
The Atlanta Hawks have officially designated Atlanta News First as their home for upcoming basketball broadcasts. This agreement shifts the team's local distribution model, ensuring games are accessible via over-the-air television for the 2026-27 season.
Coverage from outlets including The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Sports Business Journal, and Awful Announcing emphasizes that the partnership involves Gray Media, which will extend broadcast reach across the state. Additional reports from NBA.com and WALB confirm the availability of games on the station.
Future developments will depend on the implementation of these broadcasts as the season approaches. Coverage does not yet specify the full list of participating regional stations beyond WALB or the exact game schedule for the 2026-27 season.
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Questions people are asking
Where will Atlanta Hawks games be broadcast?
Games will be available on Atlanta News First and through Gray Media, including WALB.
Will viewers have to pay to watch the games?
The broadcasts are slated to be available for free over-the-air.
When does this agreement begin?
The partnership is set for the 2026-27 basketball season.
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