Orlando Magic Names Cox Media Group For Magic Television Broadcasts For 2026-27

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 Channel 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,” said Magic President of Business Operations Charlie Freeman. “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.”
 
“We are excited for this partnership which will make Magic basketball even more accessible to fans throughout Central Florida,” said WFTV/WRDQ VP/GM Darren Moore. “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. 
 
ABOUT THE ORLANDO MAGIC
Orlando's NBA franchise since 1989, the Magic's mission is to be world champions on and off the court, delivering legendary moments every step of the way. Under the DeVos family’s ownership, the Magic have seen great success in a relatively short history, winning eight division championships (1995, 1996, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2019, 2024, 2025) with seven 50-plus win seasons and capturing the Eastern Conference title in 1995 and 2009. Off the court, on an annual basis, the Orlando Magic gives more than $2 million to the local community by way of sponsorships of events, donated tickets, autographed merchandise and grants. Orlando Magic community relations programs impact an estimated 100,000 kids each year, while a Magic staff-wide initiative provides more than 7,000 volunteer hours annually. In addition, the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation (OMYF) which serves at-risk youth, has distributed more than $31 million to local nonprofit community organizations over the last 36 years. The Magic’s other entities include the team’s NBA G League affiliate, the Osceola Magic, 2021 G League champions, and the Orlando Solar Bears of the ECHL, which serves as the affiliate to the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning. The Magic play their home games at the award-winning Kia Center – voted by fans no. 1 in the NBA for game experience; honored with TheStadiumBusiness Awards’ Customer Experience Award; named SportsBusiness Journal's Sports Facility of the Year; and awarded the Venue Excellence Award (VEA) by the International Association of Venue Managers. The Magic practice at the award-winning AdventHealth Training Center. The Magic was also recognized by the Sports Business Journal as one of the “Best Places to Work” in sports in 2023 and 2024. For ticket information, visit OrlandoMagic.com or call 407-89-MAGIC.
 
ABOUT COX MEDIA GROUP
Cox Media Group is an integrated and award-winning media company delivering weekly to over 60 million Americans 17 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 45 top-performing radio stations in 9 markets, numerous streaming and digital platforms; and local, regional and national advertising businesses. With a legacy of nearly 100 years, CMG is the "gold standard" in media, news, entertainment and beyond. Our people are the creators, authors and voices behind trusted and innovative brands and content that tell the stories that matter most in the communities we serve.   Fueled by a passion to inform, entertain and elevate, CMG delivers on promises leads with heart and integrity.
 
 
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