Extends Carriage of Sinclair’s CBS and MyNetworkTV Affiliated Stations
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (“Sinclair”) today announced a distribution agreement with YouTube TV to add carriage of Tennis Channel , T2, CHARGE! and TBD to YouTube TV’s service offerings.
The agreement also extends YouTube TV’s existing carriage of Sinclair’s CBS and MyNetworkTV affiliated television broadcast stations.
Tennis Channel , the only television-based multiplatform destination dedicated to both the professional sport and tennis lifestyle and T2 , Tennis Channel’s first free ad-supported TV (FAST) channel, are scheduled to debut on June 1 st , to coincide with Roland-Garros (the French Open). These additions give YouTube TV subscribers a means to watch Tennis Channel’s exclusive, live coverage of more than 93% of the professional tennis events each year.
Sinclair’s multicast networks CHARGE! , with a lineup of high-profile police procedural dramas, and TBD , featuring a slate of reality-based series, are also scheduled to launch on YouTube TV June 1 st . Additionally, the agreement renews carriage of Comet , Sinclair’s network for fans of sci-fi and fantasy, bringing all three of Sinclair’s multicast television networks to YouTube TV’s lineup, offering subscribers access to the top fan-favorite series and franchises.
“We are pleased to reach an agreement that brings Tennis Channel, T2 and all three of our Emerging Networks to YouTube TV, a valued partner of ours,” said Will Bell, SVP, Head of Distribution & Network Relations for Sinclair. “As the media landscape continues to evolve, our goal remains the same – to bring our unrivaled content to people wherever they want to experience it. With Roland-Garros kicking-off May 28 th , the timing is perfect for YouTube TV customers.”
Financial terms of the agreement were not released.
About Sinclair:
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE! and TBD; and owns and provides services to 21 regional sports network brands. Sinclair’s content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation’s largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net .
About YouTube TV:
YouTube TV is a subscription streaming service that lets viewers watch live and on-demand TV from over 100 channels through a simple and award-winning experience. Viewers have access to local and national live sports, breaking news, shows, movies and more, and can tune in on any screen (phone, tablet, TV, computer). With over 5 million subscribers and trialers, YouTube TV offers features such as unlimited cloud DVR storage space, the ability to view key sports plays, hide spoilers and check out real-time stats.
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Sinclair: Jessica Bellucci - jbellucci-c@sbgtv.com
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