TEGNA Expands Indiana Fever Broadcasts to 11 More Markets

TEGNA Inc. has formalised an enhanced broadcasting agreement with the Indiana Fever, enabling 18 games to be aired across 11 additional Midwest markets, alongside the existing coverage on WTHR in Indianapolis.

This initiative aims to reach 4.6 million households, delivering Indiana Fever games free and over-the-air.

Among the notable expansions is TEGNA’s new coverage in Iowa, with WOI in Des Moines and WQAD in Davenport (Quad Cities) broadcasting the Fever games, significantly extending the team’s reach into Caitlin Clark’s home state.

Furthermore, viewers in Louisville will also access the games through TEGNA’s WHAS station, alongside broadcasting from various other media entities, including Gray Media, Sinclair, Allen Media, Coastal Television Broadcasting Group, and Block Communications, Inc.

Commenting on the partnership, president of basketball and business operations for the Indiana Fever,Kelly Krauskopf, said: “From Indiana to Iowa and beyond, this level of access reflects the surging popularity of our team, our players, and women’s professional basketball.”

Senior vice president of media operations at TEGNA,Brad Ramsey, also echoed this sentiment, noting the successful collaboration with Pacers Sports and Entertainment and the opportunity it presents for fans to engage with their favourite team on a more personal level.

The live broadcasts are set to commence on May 20, featuring the Fever in a matchup against Atlanta.

Participating Stations:

Viewers can catch the games (subject to change) on the following stations:

• Indianapolis, Ind.: WTHR 13.1 & WALV 46.1 (TEGNA)
• Champaign-Springfield, Ill.: WAND 17.2 (Block Communications)
•  Cincinnati, Ohio:WXIX 19.2, 19.3 (Gray Media)
• Davenport, Iowa: WQAD 8.1, 8.3 (TEGNA)
• Dayton, Ohio: WKEF 22.3 (Sinclair)
• Des Moines, Iowa: WOI 5.1 & KCWI 23.1 (TEGNA)
• Evansville, Ind.: WFIE 14.2 (Gray Media)
• Fort Wayne, Ind.: WPTA 21.1, 21.3 & WISE 33.1 (Gray Media)
• Lafayette, Ind.: WPBY 35.1, 35.2 (Coastal Television Broadcasting Group)
• Lexington, Ky.: WKYT 27.2, 27.4 (Gray Media)
• Louisville, Ky.: WHAS 11.2 (TEGNA)
• Terre Haute, Ind.: WTHI 10.2, 10.3 (Allen Media)

This collaboration signifies a landmark moment for the Indiana Fever and a profound opportunity for fans across the Midwest to connect with the sport of women’s basketball.

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