Audacy and Monumental Sports & Entertainment have announced a multi-year extension of their broadcast rights deal adding expanded coverage for three franchises in Washington DC.
“106.7 The Fan” WJFK-FM Manassas VA/Washington will continue to serve as the primary station for the NHL’s Washington Capitals. The NBA’s Washington Wizards will now air on WJFK-FM when there is no overlap with the Capitals, otherwise their games will move to former flagship “The Team 980” WTEM and “Bloomberg 99.1” WDCH. The WNBA’s Washington Mystics will air on a combination of WJFK-FM, WTEM, WDCH, and Sports Betting “1580 The Bet” WJFK simulcasting the television broadcast.
Monumental Sports & Entertainment’s MNMT cable network (formerly NBC Sports Washington) will continue to air a video simulcast of WJFK’s “The Sports Junkies” morning show, but it will also be made available on 106.7 The Fan’s YouTube channel. MNMT will also begin simulcasting the station’s “BMitch and Finlay” midday show hosted by Brian Mitchell and JP Finlay from 10am to 2pm, which will also be seen on the Fan’s YouTube.
Audacy Washington SVP/Market Manager Ivy Savoy-Smith said, “We are excited to extend and expand our partnership with Monumental Sports to enhance the listening and viewing experience for fans. Being the flagship station for the Wizards and Capitals solidifies our position as the top destination for D.C. sports fans. Through the expansion of our television and YouTube simulcast, we are creating more dynamic content for our audiences.”
Monumental President of Media & New Enterprises Zach Leonsis commented, “At Monumental, serving our fans with high-quality, around-the-clock programming is our top priority. This expanded partnership with Audacy allows us to bring even more of the content fans love—across radio, TV, and digital platforms—whenever and wherever they want it. We’re excited to continue growing our reach and impact with dynamic, fan-first sports coverage throughout the DMV region.”
