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Atlanta News First becomes official home of Atlanta Hawks
By Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· July 16, 2026
· 3 min read
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Atlanta Hawks have a new broadcast home.Atlanta News First (ANF) and its parent company Gray Media announced Thursday a landmark broadcast partnership with the Hawks that will bring all non-nationally televised games during the 2026-27 NBA to homes througho...
Key takeaway Atlanta News First (ANF) and its parent company Gray Media announced Thursday a landmark broadcast partnership with the Hawks that will bring all non-nationally televised games during the 2026-27 NBA to homes throughout north Georgia.
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The Atlanta Hawks' new broadcast partnership with Atlanta News First brings significant benefits to local fans, who will now have access to all non-nationally televised games for free over the air. This deal is particularly notable given the team's history of airing on local stations, including WPCH and WANF, from 1972 to 1994. The return to free, local broadcasts is a boon for fans who may not have had access to expensive pay-TV packages or streaming services. With games airing on WANF's free over-the-air signal, as well as on major pay-TV systems and streaming platforms, fans across north Georgia will be able to watch their team without incurring additional costs. This partnership also reflects the growing importance of local sports broadcasting in Atlanta, where community engagement and accessibility are key to building a loyal fan base. As the 2026-27 NBA season approaches, fans can look forward to watching the Hawks on a variety of platforms, thanks to this landmark broadcast partnership.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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