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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.

By · Published July 19, 2026  09:51 UTC · Updated July 19, 2026  12:31 UTC

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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 92d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 7 distinct news outlets with 7 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 5.
  • Primary Driver: 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.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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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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