Atlanta News First becomes official home of Atlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks have entered a new broadcast agreement with Gray Media, making Atlanta News First the team's official home.
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The brief
The Atlanta Hawks have aligned with Gray Media and Atlanta News First for the 2026-27 season. Under this agreement, Hawks games will be broadcast for free on Atlanta News First.
Coverage from the Sports Business Journal, The Business Journals, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, NBA.com, and Atlanta News First emphasizes the statewide reach of Gray Media. NBA.com specifically notes that Atlanta News First will become "Atlanta Hawks First" starting July 16.
Future developments will center on the execution of the broadcast agreement for the duration of the 2026-27 season.
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Quick answers
Which network is the new home of the Atlanta Hawks?
Atlanta News First is the official home of the team.
When does the agreement take effect?
The alignment is for the 2026-27 season, with NBA.com noting a transition to "Atlanta Hawks First" on July 16.
Will there be a cost to watch the games on this network?
According to The Business Journals, games will be broadcast free on Atlanta News First.
Coverage (6)
- Atlanta Hawks reach over-the-air deal with Gray Media for local broadcasts Awful Announcing · 11h ago
- Hawks align with Gray Media and its statewide reach for 2026-27 season Sports Business Journal · 11h ago
- Atlanta Hawks games to be broadcast free on Atlanta News First The Business Journals · 11h ago
- Hawks reach broadcast agreement with Gray Media for 2026-27 season The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · 11h ago
- ATLANTA NEWS FIRST TO BECOME “ATLANTA HAWKS FIRST” FOR JULY 16 NBA.com · 11h ago
- Atlanta News First becomes official home of Atlanta Hawks Atlanta News First · 11h ago
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