Ducks Soar to New Heights: Free Local Broadcasts and Streaming for All!

Get ready, Ducks fans! The Anaheim Ducks are making waves in the NHL world by announcing a groundbreaking change to their local game broadcasts. Starting next season, 65 games will be aired on an over-the-air channel in Los Angeles, and for the first time ever, all games will be streamed free of charge on the Victory+ streaming service! This exciting shift is part of the Ducks' new partnership with A Parent Media Co. Inc. , following the expiration of their contract with Diamond Sports Group. The Ducks' move to free broadcasts and streaming is a bold step towards greater accessibility for fans in the entire television market, including Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Imperial, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties, as well as Hawaii. The over-the-air games will be available on Fox 11 Plus (KCOP Channel 13), while the streaming app from Victory+ will be accessible on smart TVs, tablets, and smartphones in September. As the third team this offseason to announce a change to their broadcast model, the Ducks join the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers and the Dallas Stars in revolutionizing the fan experience. With this move, the Ducks aim to strengthen their connection with fans and ensure that every fan in their region has the opportunity to watch Ducks games without cost across multiple platforms. While the announcers for the broadcasts have not been officially announced, loyal fans can anticipate the return of beloved voices Brian Hayward and John Ahlers, who have been part of the Ducks' broadcasting team since the franchise's inception in 1993. Diamond Sports Group, which distributes the networks under the Bally name, has been in bankruptcy proceedings in Texas since last March. Despite these challenges, Diamond will continue to carry games for eight NHL teams during the 2024-25 season, including the Los Angeles Kings, and maintain agreements with baseball's Los Angeles Angels and the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers in Southern California. Clippers in Southern California. in Southern California.