The Orlando Magic will have a new television home thanks to a partnership with Cox Media Group, which will broadcast games on WRDQ-TV 27 and WFTV-Channel 9 for the 2026-27 season.
Under the agreement, WRDQ-TV 27 will air most of the Magic’s regular season games, excluding some national broadcasts, with a select few games airing on Channel 9.
The team announced the move in a statement on Wednesday.
“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 in a statement. “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.”
Previously, the Magic had a deal with FanDuel Sports Network, as well as WESH 2 and CW 18 last season.
“We are excited for this partnership, which will make Magic basketball even more accessible to fans throughout Central Florida,” WFTV/WRDQ vice president and general manager Darren Moore said in a statement. “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, with former Magic forward Jeff Turner as analyst and Kendra Douglas as team reporter.
A complete station lineup and broadcast schedule will be announced at a later date.
Additionally, the Magic are also working on a deal to establish a direct-to-consumer streaming partnership in the near future.
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