Chicago Sky, WCIU, the U Announce Exclusive Broadcast Partnership
February 6, 2025 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Chicago Sky News Release
CHICAGO - Chicago Sky and Weigel Broadcasting Co.'s WCIU, The U announced today an exclusive broadcast partnership with WCIU, The U as the official television home of the Sky. WCIU, The U, is seen on Channel 26.1, XFINITY 183/1026, DirecTV 26, Dish 26, Astound TV 6, Spectrum Charter 22/616, U-Verse 10/1010 and YouTube TV.
WCIU, The U will provide live television broadcasts of 30+ Sky games this upcoming season and games will be available across all platforms, including over-the-air, cable, satellite and streaming.
"We are thrilled to partner with Weigel to broaden Chicago Sky's local and regional broadcast coverage and make it easier for fans to find and view games over the air and across WCIU, The U platforms," Adam Fox, Chicago Sky's President and CEO said. "We thank Weigel for their incredible support of the Chicago Sky and look forward to partnering with them to bring outstanding Sky content to fans."
"We are delighted to build our relationship with the Chicago Sky," Steve Farber, Senior Vice President of Weigel said. "Basketball fans in Chicago and throughout the Midwest will be able to watch the WNBA's best on broadcast television and across viewing platforms."
The Sky's local broadcast schedule for the 2025 WNBA season will be released at a later date.
Weigel will be working with additional broadcast companies to expand free over-the-air access of Sky games in television markets beyond the Chicagoland area.
Chicago will tip off the 2025 regular season on Saturday, May 17 against the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 12 p.m. CT. Follow @chicagosky on all social media platforms and head to sky.wnba.com for the latest news, content and ticket purchasing.
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