Angels Transitioned Kings Broadcasts to ABTV
The regional sports network has begun airing Los Angeles Kings hockey games this season.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Hockey
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The Los Angeles Angels have transitioned ownership of the regional sports network, now rebranded as ABTV. The station is now the primary broadcaster for Los Angeles Kings hockey games.
Why it matters
This ownership shift reorganizes how local fans in Southern California access live sports content. The network transition changes the landscape of regional game distribution for the upcoming season.
ABTV plans to broadcast up to 72 regular season Kings games this year. The network is available on DirecTV channel 692, Spectrum channel 320, and Cox channels 64 and 53.
The players
Los Angeles Kings
The Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles that competes in the National Hockey League.
Jim Fox
Jim Fox is a long-standing analyst for the Kings who is scaling back his travel duties for the current season.
Alec Martinez
A former professional hockey player who retired during the 2024-25 campaign and now serves as a substitute analyst.
The details
Play-by-play voices John Kelly and Josh Schaefer have returned to the booth, while analyst Jim Fox will reduce his travel schedule. Four substitute analysts, including Daryl Evans, Tony Granato, Alec Martinez, and Jarret Stoll, will fill in for Fox throughout the season.
Timeline
October 3, 2026: ABTV aired the Kings game against San Jose.
October 10, 2026: ABTV will air the Kings game against Edmonton.
2024-25 campaign: Alec Martinez retired from professional play.
Season Trajectory
This move signals a broader shift in how local NHL teams manage broadcast rights amid a volatile regional media environment. The transition impacts the season-long availability of games as the network balances its new ownership structure.
Viewers must now ensure their cable or satellite provider carries ABTV to access up to 72 regular season games. Those outside of the cable broadcast footprint can continue to watch games via DAZN live streaming.
The takeaway
Fans should verify their channel lineup to ensure access to the newly branded network for upcoming matchups. The rotation of substitute analysts also offers a fresh perspective on broadcast coverage for the season.
Further reading
For more on the team, visit Los Angeles Hockey.
Source note: This article includes information reported by LA Kings Insider.
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