Broadcast affiliates across three states will air Chicago Sky games for the first time this season as part of an expanded regional network led by Weigel Broadcasting.
In addition to 30 WNBA games on Weigel’s WCIU-TV “The U” in Chicago, up to 10 games will air in seven additional markets on various stations.
These stations include Weigel-owned WMLW-TV in Milwaukee and both WMYS-LD 69 and WCWW-LD 25 in South Bend, Ind.
Non-owned stations that will air Chicago Sky games include Gray Media‘s WMTV-TV in Madison, Wisc.; WPTA-TV “21 ALIVE” and WISE-TV in Ft. Wayne, Ind.; and WSLN-TV in Rockford, Ill.; TEGNA-owned WQAD-TV in the Quad Cities, Iowa-Ill., market; and Block Communications‘ WAND-TV in Champaign-Springfield-Decatur, Ill.
The first regional broadcast on most stations is the Sky home opener on Thursday (5/22) against the 2024 WNBA Champions, the New York Liberty.
“We want to thank the Sky for working to provide games to more fans throughout the Midwest this season,” said Steve Farber, Weigel’s Senior Vice President of Operations. “Weigel and our broadcast partners welcome the opportunity to provide access to Sky games on free over the air television.”
Chicago Sky President/CEO Adam Fox said, “The Chicago Sky are starting the 2025 season with a new coach, a new style of play, new and returning players, and a new local network to air our games,” . “We’re excited to partner with Weigel Broadcasting and air games on its regional network, giving us the ability to showcase the team throughout the Midwest.”
