The Atlanta Hawks have announced a partnership with the FanDuel Sports Network and Atlanta News First to simulcast a total of 11 games throughout the upcoming NBA season. This initiative will begin on November 8, 2025, during a highly anticipated matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers.
This collaboration enables fans to enjoy select Hawks games on both Atlanta News First and Peachtree Sports Network, mirroring the broadcasts on FanDuel Sports Network Southeast. The coverage will feature a roster of local broadcasters, including Bob Rathbun, Dominique Wilkins, Madison Hock, Matt Winer, and Brian Oliver, ensuring a familiar and engaging viewing experience for local audiences.
Andrew Saltzman, President of Business Enterprise and Chief Commercial Officer of the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “We are fortunate to partner with WANF and PSN on these broadcasts, giving Hawks fans another great way to watch some of our biggest games this season.” He emphasized the commitment to enhancing fan experiences and maintaining easy access to their games.
The General Manager of WANF, Erik Schrader, highlighted the significance of the station’s independence, noting, “A huge advantage of being independent is we can now carry even more Hawks games than we’ve been able to do previously.” He added that this partnership allows for a richer, Atlanta-centric programming lineup for local viewers.
Damon Phillips, Executive Vice President of Team Partnerships at FanDuel Sports Network, remarked on the quality and reach of the broadcasts. “Simulcasting Hawks games on Atlanta News First and Peachtree Sports Network allows us to showcase the exceptional quality of our broadcasts and on-air talent to a new audience,” he said. Phillips also pointed out that FanDuel Sports Network will cover 72 Hawks games this season, making these simulcasts an exciting preview for fans.
The full schedule for the 2025-2026 simulcast games is as follows:
– Saturday, November 8, 20:00 – vs. LA Lakers (presented by Paze)
– Tuesday, December 3, 19:30 – vs. LA Clippers (Celebrating Outkast Night)
– Friday, December 19, 19:30 – vs. San Antonio (presented by uATL)
– Friday, December 26, 19:30 – vs. Miami
– Wednesday, December 31, 15:00 – vs. Minnesota
– Friday, January 9, 21:00 – at Denver
– Saturday, February 7, 19:30 – vs. Charlotte (HBCU Night presented by Chase)
– Wednesday, March 18, 20:30 – at Dallas
– Saturday, March 28, 19:30 – vs. Sacramento (Ladies Night presented by Your Atlanta Area BMW Centers)
– Wednesday, April 8, 19:00 – at Cleveland
– Sunday, April 12, 18:00 – at Miami
This partnership marks a significant step in enhancing the viewing experience for Hawks fans, offering more opportunities to engage with their favorite team while enjoying the quality of local broadcasts.
