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Sinclair’s Multicast Broadcast Networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest Increase National Coverage Through New Affiliations
New DMA Coverage, Upgraded Channel Positions and National vMVPD Carriage Fuel Growth BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Sinclair’s free, over-the-air networks
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New DMA Coverage, Upgraded Channel Positions and National vMVPD Carriage Fuel Growth BALTIMORE --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Sinclair’s free, over-the-air networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR, and The Nest today announced a series of strategic national distribution agreements, channel upgrades, and new multicast affiliate launches. These moves mark the latest in Sinclair’s long-term commitment to strengthening its position in the rapidly growing free broadcast-multicast TV ecosystem. Key milestones include: CHARGE: Beginning August 1 , and continuing through October 1 , CHARGE will add affiliates on the .2 or .3 channel position, with full DMA cable carriage, in the Boston - Manchester ( WFXT-2 ), Austin (KEYE-3), Cincinnati ( WSTR-3 ), Greenville - Spartanburg ( WMYA-2 ), Dayton ( WRGT-2 ), Myrtle Beach ( WWMB-2 ), and Beaumont (KBTV-2) DMAs. Charge! also adds distribution in Lincoln & Hastings-Kearney (KHGI-4), Macon, GA ( WGXA-4 ), and Wheeling - Steubenville ( WTOV-4 ). ROAR: Beginning August 1 , ROAR launches on new affiliates on the .1 channel positions, with full DMA cable coverage, in Nashville ( WNAB-1 ), San Antonio (KMYS-1), Greenville - Spartanburg ( WMYA-1 ), Dayton ( WRGT-1 ), Wichita - Hutchinson (KMTW-1), Cedar Rapids (KFXA-1), Myrtle Beach ( WWMB-1 ), Beaumont (KBTV-1), and Sioux City (KMEG-1). The network also moves to .2 or .3 channel positions with full cable coverage in Fresno (KMPH-2) and Tri-Cities, TN ( WEMT-2 ). Comet: Beginning August 1 , Comet moves to the .2 or .3 channel position with full cable coverage in Reno (KRNV-2) and Cedar Rapids (KFXA-3). Comet also launches on Full Power stations in St. Louis (KDNL-5), Austin (KEYE-4). The Nest: In Q4, The Nest will launch on YouTube TV, the largest vMVPD in the U.S. , expanding its reach to digital-first audiences. On August 1 , the network will also launch on new affiliates in San Antonio (KMYS-2), Tulsa (KTUL-6), Columbia, SC ( WACH-5 ), Madison ( WMSN-5 ), Rochester ( WHAM-4 ), Savannah ( WTGS-6 ), Tri-Cities, TN ( WEMT-4 ), Richmond ( WRLH-5 ), Johnstown-Altoona-State College , PA ( WJAC-5 ), Traverse City ( WPBN-4 ), Eugene (KVAL-4), Columbia - Jefferson City, MO (KRCG-5), and Missoula, MT (KECI-5). Mediacom National Launch: All four networks are now available nationally on Mediacom, expanding reach across key regions in the Midwest and Southeast. “Our multicast networks continue to build momentum through a strategic combination of affiliate expansion, upgraded channel placements, and national distribution on platforms like YouTube TV and Mediacom,” said Lee Schlazer , SVP Distribution. “By deepening our presence in key DMAs and bringing these networks to even more linear and digital audiences, we’re delivering on our mission to expand our free, high-quality television footprint nationwide.” About Sinclair: Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net . Category: General View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250813726435/en/ Media contact: Jessica Bellucci [email protected] Source: Sinclair, Inc.