Stadium (sports network)

Stadium
Launched August 21, 2017 (2017-08-21)
Slogan Welcome to the Game
Broadcast area United States
Website watchstadium.com

Stadium is a digital television and internet sports network operated as a multi-platform sports network. Stadium includes a 24/7 linear feed distributed across both digital and broadcast platforms, as well as on-demand (VOD) digital content including additional live games and events. Stadium has a number of minority owners including BAMTech, MeredithCorp, NHL, PGA TOUR, Silver Chalice, and Sinclair Broadcast Group. The network is headquartered at The United Center in Chicago, Illinois.

The service is distributed as an over-the-top streaming service through Stadium's website and other partners, digital subchannels on broadcast television stations.

History

In March 2017, unconfirmed reports speculated that Sinclair was planning to shutter its sports unit, American Sports Network, and give its remaining sports rights to Campus Insiders. The Charleston Gazette-Mail, however, citing ASN employees, reported that the rumors of a complete shuttering were false, but that the division was planning to re-locate its headquarters, restructure its operations, and achieve "stronger, more diversified distribution." The original rumors were based upon reports of layoffs from ASN's current headquarters in West Palm Beach, connected to the planned re-location.[1]

On April 13, 2017, Sinclair officially announced that ASN would be re-launched later in the year as part of a joint venture with Campus Insiders owner Silver Chalice, and its online sports video service 120 Sports. The new operation will be operated as linear and digital offerings; the linear service would utilize the syndication and broadcast network built out for ASN, while the digital platform would stream full-time online and through Twitter. 120 Sports would provide original studio and long-form programming to the venture.[2][3]

On May 1, 2017, it was announced that the new joint venture would be known as Stadium.[4] On June 1, 2017, it was reported that Stadium would officially launch around late-July 2017.[5] The service officially launched on August 21, 2017.[6][7]

Stadium debuted with 25 exclusive college football games from across Conference USA and Patriot League, classic games from MLB, NHL and college, while also featuring live studio programming throughout the day.  The network also offered 2,500+ live games in Olympic sports from across the Mountain West, West Coast Conference, Patriot League, Conference USA and the Southern Conference during its first year of operation.   

Distribution

Stadium is currently distributed in over 85 markets via digital antenna (OTA) including New York, Chicago, Dallas and Atlanta. The 24/7 network can also be found on Stadium's website and the Stadium app. The network is also distributed via PlutoTV FuboTV, Roku, Apple TV Amazon Fire, and Sling. Stadium can be found in airports via ReachMe TV, at gas stations via GSTV and inside Buffalo Wild Wings via a direct feed.[8]

The American Sports Network linear service, which was distributed as a digital subchannel network, transitioned to Stadium on September 6, 2017.[9] The network has also reached deals for traditional cable distribution.[10] Stadium also offers a subscription service, "Stadium Plus", which offers access to premium events and on-demand content (including commercial-free replays of broadcasts, and classic games).[11]

In November 2017, Facebook acquired rights to 47 college basketball telecasts from Stadium, which streamed exclusively on Facebook Watch and an associated Facebook page.[12]

In May 2018, Stadium partnered with Twitch.tv to add the network to its service, as well as an exclusive Twitch Stadium 2 channel that features additional commentary and analysis.[13]

Programming

Stadium's college sports programming will include content from Conference USA, Mountain West Conference, the Patriot League, the Southern Conference, and the West Coast Conference.[14]

Stadium's studio lineup includes:

The Territory - The Territory sets the editorial cycle for the day with a fast-paced, expansive look at the sports landscape, featuring news and storylines from coast-to-coast.

Sauce & Shram - Sauce & Shram showcases an irreverent and interactive conversation between Dave Ross and Tyler Jacobs along with user generated social media commentary and callers.

Emerge - Emerge spotlights the best high school talent across the country, featuring athlete-submitted training, game, and social content while also featuring interviews with players and coaches throughout prep sports.

Campus Insiders - Campus Insiders continues to focus on college conferences across the nation, including the ACC, Big 10, Big 12, Conference USA, Mountain West, Pac-12, Patriot League, SEC, and the West Coast Conference. Each day, a different conference will be highlighted with exclusive interviews, Top 25 breakdowns, game picks and more.

The Rally: Gametime in America - Gametime in America sets the live sports scene as viewers will navigate in real time through the landscape of sports in America.[15]

Affiliates

City of license/market Station Virtual
channel[16]		 Physical
channel		 Primary
affiliation
(on main channel)		 Owner
(Management Company)		 Date of affiliation Notes
BirminghamWBMA58.340ABCSinclair Broadcast Group
MobileWPMI-TV15.315NBC
FayettevilleKAJL-LD [17]16.1161DTV America Corporation
Los AngelesKHIZ-LD39.4 [17]2EscapeDTV America Corporation
SacramentoKAHC-LD43.1451
DenverKTFD-TV50.350UniMasEntravision Communications
WaterburyWCCT-TV20.420The CWTribune Media
JacksonvilleWRCZ-LD35.235The Country NetworkDTV America Corporation
OrlandoWFEF-LD28.350Comet
AtlantaWDWW-LD28.3 [17]28The Country NetworkDTV America Corporation
BoiseKYUU-LD35.428The CWSinclair Broadcast Group
Idaho Falls/PocatelloKPIF15.415MeTVSinclair Broadcast Group
Arlington Heights (Chicago)WRJK-LD22.424.4IndependentMajor Market Broadcasting
Springfield–Decatur–ChampaignWBUI23.322The CWGOCOM Media
(operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group)
IndianapolisWSDI-LP30.630QuestDTV America Corporation
Fort Dodge (Des Moines)KCYM-LD45.445Newsmax TVDTV America Corporation
LafayetteKXKW-LD32.132Antenna TVDelta Media CorporationReplaced ThisTV
New OrleansWQDT-LD34.433BuzzrHC2 Holdings
PortlandWGME-TV13.338CBSSinclair Broadcast Group
Flint–Tri-CitiesWSMH66.416FoxSinclair Broadcast Group
Kansas CityKCMN-LD42.438DecadesDTV America Corporation
St. LouisWODK-LD45.545Cozi TV
KDNL-TV30.431ABCSinclair Broadcast Group
OmahaKXVO15.438The CWSinclair Broadcast Group
Las VegasKSNV3.422NBCSinclair Broadcast Group
RenoKAME-TV21.220MyNetworkTVDeerfield Media
AlbuquerqueKTFQ-TV41.442UniMasEntravision Communications
Albany–Schenectady–TroyWCWN45.443The CWSinclair Broadcast Group
BuffaloWNYO-TV49.249MyNetworkTV
New York CityWRNN48.248IndependentWRNN License Company, LLC
CharlotteWVEB-LD40.314Cozi TVDTV America Corporation
Winston-Salem–Greensboro–High PointWXLV-TV45.229ABCSinclair Broadcast Group
Raleigh–Durham–Chapel HillWLFL22.227The CW
WilmingtonWILM-LD10.340IndependentCapitol Broadcasting Company
FargoKRDK-TV4.938Cozi TVMajor Market Broadcasting
Akron (Cleveland)WQDI-LD20.4 [17]21Estrella TVDTV America Corporation
CincinnatiWKRC-TV12.3[18]12CBSSinclair Broadcast Group
ColumbusWTTE28.3[18]36Fox
DaytonWKEF22.218ABC
ToledoWNWO24.249NBC
Oklahoma CityKOKH-TV25.324FoxSinclair Broadcast Group
Oklahoma CityKBZC-LD42.142Ind.DTV America Corporation
TulsaKZLL-LD39.339Ind.DTV America
PortlandKATU2.443ABCSinclair Broadcast Group
PittsburghWPNT22.242MyNetworkTVSinclair Broadcast Group
Wilkes-BarreWSWB38.431The CWMPS Media, LLC
ViequesW34DY-D34.234getTVTV Red de Puerto Rico, Inc.
VillalbaW16CW-D16.216Justice Network
RincónW28DV-D28.1281
Florence–Myrtle Beach, SCWWMB21.321The CWHoward Stirk Holdings
(operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group)
Greenville–SpartanburgWLOS13.413ABCSinclair Broadcast Group
ColumbiaWACH57.248Fox
MemphisWQEK-LD36.418Cozi TVDTV America Corporation
NashvilleWKUW-LD40.340Buzzr
WNAB58.223The CWTennessee Broadcasting
(Operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group)
AmarilloKVII-TV7.47ABCSinclair Broadcast Group
Dallas–Fort WorthKPFW-LD18.443America's Auction NetworkDTV America Corporation
KTXD-TV47.1461Cunningham Broadcasting
(operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group)		March 7, 2018Replaced independent format
El Paso–Las Cruces, NMKFOX-TV14.415FoxSinclair Broadcast Group
HoustonKEHO-LD24.549AltavisionDTV America Corporation
San AntonioKMYS35.232The CWDeerfield Media
(operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group)
Salt Lake CityKSTU13.328FoxTribune BroadcastingJanuary 12, 2018Replaced Justice Network
NorfolkWTVZ-TV33.233MyNetworkTVSinclair Broadcast Group
Lynchburg–RoanokeWSET-TV13.213ABC
Bellevue (Seattle–Tacoma)KUNS-TV51.3[19]50UnivisionSinclair Broadcast Group
Charleston–HuntingtonWVAH-TV11.219FoxCunningham Broadcasting
(operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group)
Suring (Green Bay–Fox Cities)WCWF14.421The CWSinclair Broadcast Group
Janesville (Madison)WIFS57.432IndependentByrne Acquisition Group, LLC
Madison–MiddletonWZCK-LD8.436Cozi TVDTV America Corporation

References

  1. ↑ Smock, Doug (March 12, 2017). "American Sports Network may remain after all". Charleston Gazette-Mail. Retrieved March 13, 2017.
  2. ↑ "Sinclair Partners to Revamp, Relaunch Sports Network". Broadcasting and Cable. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
  3. ↑ "American Sports Network, Campus Insiders, and 120 Sports Announce Mega-Merger Deal". Underdog Dynasty (SBNation). Vox Media. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Is Twitter the new home for Southern Miss football?". Sun Herald. Retrieved May 12, 2017.
  5. ↑ "Stadium multi-platform sports network soon will replace 120 Sports". Chicago Business Journal. Retrieved July 5, 2017.
  6. ↑ "Stadium Streams to the Web, Twitter and Pluto TV". Multichannel News. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
  7. ↑ "Stadium enters the fray". Cynopsis Media. Retrieved 2017-08-27.
  8. ↑ "Where to Watch - Stadium". Stadium. Retrieved 2018-10-10.
  9. ↑ Bartel, Jeffrey. "Introducing Stadium – CW 14.4". Fox11Online.com. Sinclair Broadcast Group. Retrieved 2017-09-07.
  10. ↑ "Is Sinclair-Led Sports Venture Stadium Greater Than Sum of its Parts?". Cablefax. August 21, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  11. ↑ Perez, Sarah. "Stadium's live-streamed sports and original programming comes to Twitter". TechCrunch. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
  12. ↑ Spangler, Todd (2017-11-16). "Facebook Acquires Exclusive Rights to 47 College Basketball Games From Smaller Conferences". Variety. Retrieved 2018-05-27.
  13. ↑ "Twitch adds Stadium's traditional sports broadcasts to platform". SportsPro. Retrieved 2018-05-27.
  14. ↑ "Twitter Punches Its 24-Hour Livestreaming Ticket to Sports Network Stadium". Adweek. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
  15. ↑ "Stadium Announces New Fall Lineup Premiering September 4 - Stadium". Stadium. 2018-08-28. Retrieved 2018-10-10.
  16. ↑ on RabbitEars.info (accessed 1/15/2018)
  17. 1 2 3 4 ASN Clearance Report for Wagner @ UMass football Oct-29-2016
  18. 1 2 "ASN launches 24/7 broadcast network on Monday". americansportsnet.com. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  19. ↑ "Digital Television". Northwest Broadcasters. Retrieved November 23, 2017.
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