CW Television to Broadcast ACC Football and Basketball Games
The CW Network has secured exclusive broadcast rights to 50 Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) college football and basketball games each season through the 2026-27 season. This landmark deal brings live ACC sports to Cw Television, expanding the network’s programming and offering viewers exciting collegiate athletic matchups.
Beginning September 9th, CW television will air Pitt Panthers football taking on the Cincinnati Bearcats. Games will air every Saturday during the season, offering both afternoon and primetime viewing options. The deal includes 13 football games, 28 men’s basketball games, and 9 women’s basketball games.
Basketball fans can anticipate doubleheader men’s games every Saturday afternoon in December, January, and February. Women’s basketball will be showcased on Sunday afternoons. All games broadcasted on CW television will be produced by Raycom Sports, ensuring high-quality production and coverage.
This partnership between The CW and the ACC marks a significant expansion for both entities. The CW aims to become a destination for live sports, while the ACC gains broader national exposure for its member institutions and student-athletes through CW television’s extensive reach.
The ACC boasts impressive achievements, including numerous NCAA championships across various sports. Recent successes include 16 national titles in the past two academic years, highlighted by a record-breaking nine championships in 2022-23. The conference consistently contends for top honors in football, men’s and women’s basketball, and baseball.
The agreement signifies a collaborative effort between ESPN, Raycom Sports, and The CW. Raycom Sports, holding the sublicensing rights from ESPN, facilitated this deal, extending its long-standing relationship with the ACC. The CW’s acquisition of these broadcasting rights solidifies its commitment to expanding its sports programming lineup. This collaboration brings a powerful combination of content and distribution to deliver ACC sports to a wider audience on CW television. The move underscores the growing importance of live sports in the television landscape and positions The CW as a major player in broadcasting collegiate athletics.
