Florida Panthers Secure New Broadcast Deal with Scripps Sports

Stanley Cup champions transition from Bally Sports to local broadcast channels and streaming platform

The deal includes local broadcasts on WSFL-TV in Miami/Fort Lauderdale, WHDT-TV in West Palm Beach, and a forthcoming affiliate in Fort Myers.
Scripps Sports will produce preseason, regular season, and first-round playoff games starting this fall.
A new direct-to-consumer streaming service will launch, enhancing accessibility for fans across South Florida.
The move ends a nearly 30-year relationship with Bally Sports Florida, as the regional sports network model faces challenges.
The partnership aims to capitalize on the growing popularity of hockey in South Florida, with significant increases in viewership and youth participation.