Rock Entertainment and Gray Media join forces to launch ‘Rock Entertainment Sports Network’

CLEVELAND (WXIX) – Rock Entertainment Group and Gray Media have reached an agreement to launch “Rock Entertainment Sports Network.”

The programming will start airing on FOX19 and Gray Media’s channel in Cleveland in August 2024 with plans to grow to additional markets in the following months, according to a news release.

The release says future over-the-air, multichannel video programming distributors (MVPDs), and streaming components will be added as the network grows.

Rock Entertainment Sports Network will serve as the home for the American Hockey League 2015-2016 Calder Cup Champion Cleveland Monsters, the NBA G League Cleveland Charge, St. Edward High School Varsity Sports, starting with football this fall, and programming from the Frontier League Lake Erie Crushers, according to the news release.

In addition, Rock Entertainment Sports Network plans to air live broadcasts of additional college, high school and other professional teams.

The network will be available on channel 21.1 through free over-the-air broadcasts and the Rock Entertainment Sports Network and Gray Media intend for it to be available through major cable, satellite and virtual-pay platforms throughout Ohio.

“Gray is thrilled to partner with Rock Entertainment Group to bring live sports free over-the-air to viewers across Ohio,” said Matt Moran, Senior Managing Vice President for Gray Media and Avon, Ohio resident. “This joint venture is a game changer for Ohio sports fans and will usher in a new era of free televised sports in Ohio.”

The news release says the partnership will bring free, 24/7 access of local Ohio sports and entertainment programming to millions in Ohio.

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