Photo for Headline Surfer / Orlando Magic fans will have plenty of opportunities to see superstar power forward Paolo Banchero for free on over-the-air broadcasts this upcoming season season on WRDQ TV 27 and on WFTV Channel 9.
By HENRY FREDERICK / Headline Surfer
ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Orlando Magic announced today that Cox Media Group (WRDQ TV 27, WFTV Channel 9) will serve as the team’s new over-the-air broadcast partner for the 2026-27 season.
All regular season games, excluding national exclusives, will air on WRDQ TV 27, with select games also airing on WFTV Ch. 9.
“We are excited to partner with the Cox Media Group to serve as our over-the-air partner for live games, replays, pregame and postgame coverage, and original programming,” Magic President of Business Operations Charlie Freeman said. “WRDQ TV 27 and WFTV Channel 9 will provide Magic fans great access, strong consistency and a direct connection to the team all season long.”
WFTV/WRDQ VP/GM Darren Moore emphasized: “We are excited for this partnership which will make Magic basketball even more accessible to fans throughout Central Florida.”
Moore added: “Combining the brands of Central Florida’s news leader and the Orlando Magic together will foster a commitment to delivering high-quality local sports programming and creating new avenues for fans to connect with the team.”
WFTV/WRDQ VP/GM Darren Moore emphasized: “We are excited for this partnership which will make Magic basketball even more accessible to fans throughout Central Florida.”
Moore added: “Combining the brands of Central Florida’s news leader and the Orlando Magic together will foster a commitment to delivering high-quality local sports programming and creating new avenues for fans to connect with the team.”
Moore added: “Combining the brands of Central Florida’s news leader and the Orlando Magic together will foster a commitment to delivering high-quality local sports programming and creating new avenues for fans to connect with the team.”
Dante Marchitelli will serve as the full-time play-by-play voice of the Magic and will again be joined by former Magic forward Jeff Turner as analyst. Kendra Douglas enters her fourth season as the Magic team reporter.
Broadcasts will also be available throughout the Magic’s regional territory. A complete station lineup and broadcast schedule will be announced at a later date.
The Magic will also announce a direct-to-consumer streaming partner in the near future.
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