Nashville, Tenn. (Nov. 20, 2024) – The Nashville Predators have forged a remarkable partnership with Scripps Sports and FanDuel Sports Network. This alliance enables fans to enjoy three regular-season games on NewsChannel 5 (WTVF) without any cost. Such an opportunity maximizes the team's reach and distribution, granting over 2.5 million Middle Tennessee fans the chance to tune in and witness the Predators in action.

CEO's Perspective on the Partnership

Nashville Predators CEO Sean Henry expressed his excitement about the partnership, stating, "We're truly thrilled to collaborate with Scripps Sports and FanDuel Sports Network. This allows us to expand the reach of a few of our regular-season games, providing our amazing fans with more options to enjoy our games on the selected nights. The simulcast between FanDuel Sports Network and NewsChannel 5 opens up a new frontier in how our games are consumed regularly. We are immensely grateful to our broadcast partners for their flexibility and collaboration on these games."

Game Schedules and Broadcast Details

The following are the games that will be simulcast this season:On Nov. 30 at Minnesota, the puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT.On Dec. 14 at Colorado, the game starts at 8 p.m. CT.On Dec. 27 at St. Louis, it will be at 7 p.m. CT.The Predators LIVE! Pregame show, featuring Lyndsay Rowley and Hal Gill, will begin 30 minutes before the scheduled puck drop. All three pregame shows will be accessible on FanDuel Sports Network and its app. NewsChannel 5 will simulcast the pregame shows for the Dec. 14 and Dec. 27 games.

Benefits for Fans and the Industry

Scripps Sports President Brian Lawlor emphasized the importance of such partnerships, saying, "Every team is constantly seeking ways to grow their fan bases and enhance fan access to games. By serving fans in this manner, teams and leagues can benefit in numerous ways. It helps create a stronger connection between the team and its supporters."For Predators fans, they have the option to watch these three games locally on NewsChannel 5 or continue to enjoy them through the traditional channels available on FanDuel Sports Network South and its app. This agreement with Diamond Sports Group (the owner of FanDuel Sports Network), the Predators, and Scripps Sports is a significant step in making the games more accessible to a wider audience.NewsChannel 5 Vice President and General Manager Lyn Plantinga added, "It's a great credit to the Predators that they are willing to partner with us to provide free access to these games over the air. We are delighted to be a part of delivering these exciting broadcasts to fans in the Greater Nashville area."