Reds partner with FOX19 NOW to bring fans free over-the-air games

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - The Cincinnati Reds today, March 9, announced a new partnership with Gray Media and WXIX FOX19 to simulcast a select number of regular-season Reds games on free, over-the-air (OTA) television.

Under the two-year agreement, Gray Media will simulcast 10 regular-season games per season, including Reds Opening Day on March 26, making the broadcasts available to fans on Gray-owned television stations in Cincinnati, Rock Entertainment Sports Network, and throughout Reds Country in seven states.

The first simulcast will air on Reds Opening Day, Thursday, March 26, followed by nine additional “Red Hot Mondays” games. All game times are EDT.

• Thursday, March 26 – Reds vs. Boston Red Sox (4:10 p.m.)
• Monday, April 20 – Reds at Tampa Bay Rays (6:40 p.m.)
• Monday, May 4 – Reds at Chicago Cubs (7:40 p.m.)
• Monday, May 18 – Reds at Philadelphia Phillies (6:40 p.m.)
• Monday, June 1 – Reds vs. Kansas City Royals (7:10 p.m.)
• Monday, June 8 – Reds at San Diego Padres (9:40 p.m.)
• Monday, June 15 – Reds vs New York Mets (7:10 p.m.)
• Monday, July 20 – Reds at Seattle Mariners (9:40 p.m.)
• Monday, Aug. 31 – Reds vs. San Diego Padres (6:40 p.m.)
• Monday, Sept. 14 – Reds vs. L.A. Dodgers (6:40 p.m.)

“Making Reds baseball available through over-the-air television is a win for our fans,” said Doug Healy, Reds Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer. “Our partnership with Gray Media provides fans in 17 communities throughout Reds Country another opportunity to experience the excitement of Reds baseball.”

The games can be seen on Gray Media stations in the following markets:

• Ohio: Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton, Toledo
• Kentucky: Bowling Green, Lexington, Louisville
• Indiana: Evansville, Ft. Wayne, South Bend
• West Virginia: Charleston-Huntington
• Tennessee: Chattanooga, Knoxville, Nashville, Memphis
• North Carolina: Charlotte
• South Carolina Greenville-Spartanburg

“Gray’s extensive television station footprint provides a great home for Reds baseball, free over-the-air,” said Sandy Breland, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Gray Media. “We appreciate our relationship with the Reds, Major League Baseball, and most importantly, the fans.”

Three Reds games will also air on FOX19 NOW this season as part of FOX Saturday Baseball:

• April 25 – Reds vs Detroit Tigers (7:15 p.m.)
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• May 23 – Reds vs St. Louis Cardinals (7:15 p.m.)
• May 30 – Reds vs Atlanta Braves (7:15 p.m.)

Fans will be able to see expanded Cincinnati Reds coverage on WXIX FOX19 NOW from their award-winning reporters, including the FOX19 Sports Team of Joe Danneman, Jeremy Rauch, Gabi Sorrentino and Regan Holgate.

Danneman, FOX19’s Sports Director, has won three regional Emmy Awards for his work and was also named the 2024 Ohio Sports Broadcaster of the Year by the National Sports Media Association.

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