{"id":241572,"date":"2025-10-13T14:19:14","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T14:19:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/241572\/"},"modified":"2025-10-13T14:19:14","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T14:19:14","slug":"106-7-the-fan-extends-media-rights-partnership-with-monumental-sports-adds-washington-wizards-broadcasts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/241572\/","title":{"rendered":"106.7 The Fan Extends Media Rights Partnership With Monumental Sports, Adds Washington Wizards Broadcasts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#8211; Advertisement &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimcutler.com\/jim-cutler-demos\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"90\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Jim Cutler Voicesovers\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/JimCutler_Aug23.gif\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Audacy and Monumental Sports &amp; Entertainment (MSE) are strengthening their relationship through a new multi-year extension that will broaden sports coverage across both audio and video platforms in the Washington, D.C. market. Under the agreement, <a href=\"https:\/\/barrettmedia.com\/?s=106.7+The+Fan\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">106.7 The Fan<\/a> becomes the official flagship station for the Washington Wizards, while continuing to serve as the flagship for the Washington Capitals. <\/p>\n<p>Select broadcasts\u2014particularly when both teams play on the same night\u2014will also air on The Team 980 and 99.1 WDCH.<\/p>\n<p>The partnership also extends to the Washington Mystics, whose games will continue to be carried across <a href=\"https:\/\/www.audacy.com\/thefandc\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">106.7 The Fan<\/a>, The Team 980, 99.1 WDCH, and 1580 The Bet. Each broadcast will include halftime coverage and feature live audio simulcasts from Monumental Sports Network\u2019s (MNMT) television production.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to live game coverage, the collaboration will expand cross-platform content. The fan-favorite morning show The Sports Junkies will continue its weekday simulcast on MNMT and now stream live and on demand through 106.7 The Fan\u2019s YouTube channel. <\/p>\n<p>Starting November 3, BMitch and Finlay will also simulcast daily on MNMT from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET, bringing another of Audacy\u2019s most popular local programs to both television and digital audiences.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are excited to extend and expand our partnership with Monumental Sports to enhance the listening and viewing experience for fans,\u201d said Ivy Savoy-Smith, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Audacy Washington D.C. \u201cBeing the flagship station for the Wizards and Capitals solidifies our position as the top destination for D.C. sports fans.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Zach Leonsis, President of Media &amp; New Enterprises at MSE, echoed that sentiment, noting the collaboration\u2019s focus on accessibility and audience reach.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis expanded partnership with Audacy allows us to bring even more of the content fans love\u2014across radio, TV, and digital platforms\u2014whenever and wherever they want it,\u201d Leonsis said.<\/p>\n<p>For fans, that means broader coverage than ever. The Wizards Radio Network will air all 82 regular season games, three preseason contests, and full pregame and postgame shows, with veteran play-by-play voice Dave Johnson returning for his 29th season. <\/p>\n<p>The Capitals Radio Network, anchored by 106.7 The Fan, features 14 affiliates across the Mid-Atlantic and welcomes back John Walton and Ken Sabourin for their 15th and 23rd seasons, respectively.<\/p>\n<p>MNMT remains the exclusive local TV rights holder for the Capital City Go-Go and also broadcasts the Washington Spirit, Old Glory DC, and extensive college and high school sports coverage. The partnership underscores both companies\u2019 commitment to deepening fan engagement through multi-platform storytelling and dynamic local sports coverage.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udcfb MSE and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Audacy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@Audacy<\/a> have announced a multi-year extension of their broadcast and content partnership, making 106.7 The Fan the flagship station for the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WashWizards?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@WashWizards<\/a> and continuing as the flagship home of the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Capitals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@Capitals<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Monumental Sports &amp; Entertainment (@MSE) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MSE\/status\/1977736346757373999?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">October 13, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news, and sports media industries. 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