Grizzlies Have Partnered With ABC24 for Broadcasts

The Memphis team will simulcast 15 regular season games on the local station for free.

Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Basketball

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The Memphis Grizzlies have entered a broadcast agreement with ABC24 to air 15 regular season games for free. Fans will be able to watch the simulcasts over the air in the Memphis local broadcast footprint without requiring a DAZN subscription.

Why it matters

The team is aiming to expand accessibility for their fan base across the Mid-South. By utilizing both a traditional affiliate and the DAZN app, the organization seeks to reach a broader audience than streaming alone.

The agreement covers 15 regular season games, with eight scheduled to air between the start of the season and December 23. An additional seven games remain to be scheduled.

The players

Memphis Grizzlies

The Memphis Grizzlies are a professional basketball team that has been based in Memphis since 2001.

DAZN

DAZN is a global sports streaming service that serves as the primary digital home for Grizzlies broadcasts.

ABC24

ABC24 is a Memphis-based television station that will serve as the over-the-air broadcast partner for the games.

TEGNA

TEGNA is a broadcast and digital media company involved in expanding the team's reach to regional affiliates.

The details

The partnership creates a dual-distribution model where games are broadcast via the ABC24 affiliate and simultaneously available on the DAZN app. TEGNA and the Grizzlies are also in talks to bring similar over-the-air coverage to additional stations across Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Kentucky.

September 2026: DAZN was announced as the new streaming home for Grizzlies games.
October 2, 2026: The broadcast agreement with ABC24 was officially announced.
October 21, 2026: The team plays their regular season opener against the Utah Jazz.
October 23, 2026: The first simulcast game against the Golden State Warriors will air on ABC24.
December 23, 2026: The last of the currently scheduled eight games will be broadcast.

Season Trajectory

This deal follows the documented trend of NBA local broadcast rights shifting from Regional Sports Networks to over-the-air television. The move aims to stabilize and grow the team's local reach while the league navigates the fragmentation of traditional media models.

Fans in the Memphis broadcast area will now have free access to watch 15 games without a paid DAZN subscription. The first opportunity for this viewing experience arrives with the game against the Golden State Warriors on October 23.

The takeaway

This agreement highlights the ongoing effort by professional sports teams to reclaim local viewership by bypassing traditional subscription barriers. Fans should check their local listings to confirm that they reside within the ABC24 broadcast footprint for these games.