The Chicago Sports Network has announced that it will become the new home for the White Sox, Bulls, and Blackhawks starting in October. The network will provide programming across various platforms to reach a broad audience. Although specific providers were not named, the network has agreements in place with cable, streaming, and over-the-air services.
A joint venture among the three teams and Standard Media, the Chicago Sports Network will broadcast from both the United Center and Guaranteed Rate Field. Pending league approval, the network aims to reach a larger Midwest audience, covering most of Illinois and parts of Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
President of the network, Jason Coyle, emphasized the focus on what is best for the fans in designing the network. With experience in Chicago-based sports-media leadership roles for over 20 years, Coyle previously held the position of president at Stadium. The network plans to offer more than 300 games, along with pre- and post-game shows and multisport programming year-round.
The Chicago Sports Network is committed to serving fans through a variety of platforms and in multiple markets to maximize audience reach. Stay tuned for more updates as the launch date approaches.