Orlando Magic select WFTV Channel 9, TV 27 as new broadcast home
The Orlando Magic have switched their local broadcast home, following the Charlotte Hornets' own recent move.
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The reporting (8)
- Hornets, Magic Announce Local TV Broadcast Plans For 2026/27 Hoops Rumors · 1d ago
- Magic finalize local OTA broadcast deal with Cox Sports Business Journal · 1d ago
- NBA Hornets, Magic, expected to go ‘beam and stream’ with new deals Sports Media Watch · 1d ago
- Are the Charlotte Hornets primetime worthy? Takeaways from 2026-27 NBA schedule Charlotte Observer · 1d ago
- Hornets sign OTA deal with Cox Sports Business Journal · 1d ago
- Everyone Can Watch: Channel 9 & TV64 announced as new home for Charlotte Hornets WSOC TV · 1d ago
- Charlotte Hornets Announce 2026-27 Regular Season Schedule nba.com · 1d ago
- Orlando Magic select WFTV Channel 9, TV 27 as new broadcast home WFTV · 1d ago
What happened
The Orlando Magic have selected WFTV Channel 9 and TV 27 as their new local broadcast partners. The Magic's move follows the Charlotte Hornets' own recent broadcast changes. The Hornets announced their 2026-27 regular season schedule, and signed an over-the-air deal with Cox.
The Hornets also announced that WSOC TV Channel 9 and TV64 would be their new broadcast home. The Magic's move was announced by WFTV. The Hornets' move was announced by the Charlotte Observer, Sports Business Journal, WSOC TV, and nba.com.
The Charlotte Observer and nba.com also covered the Hornets' 2026-27 schedule.
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Questions people are asking
What channels will broadcast the Orlando Magic?
WFTV Channel 9 and TV 27.
What channels will broadcast the Charlotte Hornets?
WSOC TV Channel 9 and TV64.
What is the Charlotte Hornets' broadcast partner for over-the-air broadcasts?
Cox.
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