The Minnesota Lynx have agreed to a broadcast agreement that will see a trio of the WNBA team’s games air on TEGNA’s NBC affiliate serving the Twin Cities and the Victory+ streaming platform.
The three games will air across the remainder of July on KARE-11, starting with Wednesday’s matchup against the Los Angeles Sparks.
Each simulcast of Victory+’s Lynx coverage will feature play-by-play announcer Sloane Martin and color analyst Lea B. Olsen.
KARE 11 will also produce postgame coverage following each broadcast, featuring player interviews and in-depth analysis.
“We’re excited to expand free access to Lynx basketball by bringing three games to KARE 11,” said Minnesota Lynx President of Business Operations Carley Knox. “Our commitment to free access began with Victory+, and now we’re extending that experience to over-the-air television by giving approximately 1.5 million households across the region another free way to watch Lynx basketball through KARE 11. Together, we’re creating even more opportunities for fans to watch, connect with our team and be part of the excitement surrounding Lynx basketball.”
For KARE-11 President/GM Doug Wieder, “Bringing Lynx basketball to fans across Minnesota and the team’s local broadcast territory means giving hometown fans more access to their hometown team. That’s exactly the kind of local connection we’re proud to support.”
The over-the-air broadcast schedule includes:
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Opponent |
Time (CT) |
Station(s) |
July 15 |
vs. LA Sparks |
12:00p.m. |
KARE 11 / Victory+Postgame show on KARE 11 at conclusion of game |
July 18 |
vs. Portland Fire |
7:00 p.m. |
KARE 11 / Victory+Postgame show on KARE 11 at conclusion of game |
July 22 |
at Seattle Storm |
2:00 p.m. |
KARE 11 / Victory+Postgame show on KARE 11 at conclusion of game |
