Minnesota Lynx Return to Free Over-the-Air Television on KARE 11
KARE 11 to simulcast four Lynx games with FanDuel Sports Network this season
Games will be available for an estimated 1.5 million homes across Minneapolis/St. Paul and the region
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Lynx, KARE 11, TEGNA’s NBC affiliate serving the Twin Cities, and FanDuel Sports Network announced a broadcast agreement to simulcast four Lynx games this season for free over-the-air to 1.5 million households across the region. The return to free over-the-air television broadens accessibility of Lynx games and provides fans with more direct access to Lynx basketball.
Beginning with the June 1 game against the Golden State Valkyries, fans can watch the Lynx during four competitive match-ups when FanDuel Sports Network’s coverage of the Lynx is simulcast on KARE 11. Lynx play-by-play announcer Marney Gellner and color analyst Lea B. Olsen will call the games during the broadcasts. Pre- and postgame shows produced by KARE will be aired prior to and following each game.
“KARE 11 is proud to bring Lynx basketball to more fans across Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin for free,” said Doug Wieder, president and general manager of KARE 11. “Local sports are part of who we are, and we’re excited to help the Lynx broaden their reach and deepen their connection with fans throughout the region.”
“We are thrilled to return to free over-the-air television with KARE 11, providing Lynx fans more access to incredible Lynx basketball,” said Minnesota Lynx President of Business Operations Carley Knox. “This partnership allows both organizations to remain committed to direct connection and engagement with fans and viewers alike.”
The free over-the-air schedule includes:
| Date | Opponent | Time (CT) | Station(s) |
| June 1 | at Golden State Valkyries | 7:30 p.m. | KARE 11 / FanDuel Sports Network NorthPregame show at 7pm; postgame show conclusion of game |
| June 8 | at Dallas Wings | 3:00 p.m. | KARE 11 / FanDuel Sports Network NorthPregame show at 2:30pm; postgame show within 5pm newscast |
| June 29 | vs. Connecticut Sun | 6:00 p.m. | KARE 11 / FanDuel Sports Network NorthPregame show within 5pm newscast; postgame show conclusion of game |
| July 6 | vs. Chicago Sky | 6:00 p.m. | KARE 11 / FanDuel Sports Network NorthPregame show within 5pm newscast; postgame show conclusion of game |
Lynx fans can watch KARE 11 over-the-air channel 11, Xfinity, DIRECTV, Dish Network, YouTube TV and AT&T U-verse TV channels.
ABOUT KARE 11
KARE 11 is the NBC affiliate serving Minneapolis-St. Paul. The award-winning station produces more than 40 hours of live newscasts each week over-the-air and on its streaming app, KARE 11+. The station is owned by TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA). Learn more at kare11.com.
For KARE11 or TEGNA media inquiries, contact:
Molly McMahon
Senior Director, Corporate Communications"
703-873-6440
mmcmahon@tegna.com
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