The Capitals and Wizards will each have five Spanish-language television broadcasts during the 2024-25 season, making them the first of the four major D.C. sports leagues.
Other alternative broadcasts featuring prominent DC media personalities and influencers in vibrant new formats
WASHINGTON, DC (October 9, 2024) – Monumental Sports Network (MNMT) today announced a dynamic and revamped alternative broadcast of Washington Capitals and Wizards games during the 2024-25 season. The alternative broadcast, available on both linear TV and popular streaming devices, is designed to complement the traditional game broadcast and features top sports broadcast talent, D.C.’s leading media figures, and fan-favorite Capitals fans. It will feature a rich lineup of fans, Wizards alumni, celebrities, and more. Famous celebrities and influencers.
“This season’s expanded and reimagined alternate broadcasts are a pioneering step in the regional sports media landscape and set a new standard for fan engagement,” said Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) Media & said Zach Leonsis, President of New Business. “We are now able to leverage our live streaming rights more than ever before by delivering unique broadcasts featuring some of the top talent in D.C. sports and media.”
As part of the new format, both the Capitals and Wizards will have 20 alternate live broadcasts throughout the upcoming season, which will be broadcast on the newly rebranded Overflow channel M2. MNMT’s alternative broadcasts will be split into four new brands.
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MNMT will provide Spanish-language coverage of five Capitals games and five Wizards games during the upcoming season. These broadcasts will be the first Spanish-language local television broadcasts of D.C.’s four major sports teams (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL). Moises Linares will be the Spanish play-by-play voice for both teams’ networks. Carlos Rosell (Capitals) and Greivis Vazquez (Wizards) provide color commentary.
The Capitals’ Spanish-language broadcast will be aired for the first time on Tuesday, Oct. 15, against the Vegas Golden Knights, when the team hosts Hispanic Heritage Night. The Wizards’ first Spanish-language broadcast will air on Saturday, November 2nd during the NBA Mexico City Game 2024 vs. the Miami Heat.
The Capitals’ other Spanish-language games are against Florida on Monday, Nov. 25, against Anaheim on Tuesday, Jan. 14, against Philadelphia on Thursday, March 20, and against Boston on Tuesday, April 1. The Wizards’ remaining Spanish-language games are Thursday, Dec. 5 vs. Dallas, Monday, Dec. 30 vs. New York, Friday, Feb. 21 vs. Milwaukee, and Monday, March 31 vs. Miami.
“The DMV has a vibrant Hispanic community, and adding Spanish-language broadcasting is an important step in expanding our audience and increasing a sense of inclusion for all,” said Friday, MNMT General Manager. Abernethy added. “By making Capitals and Wizards games accessible in Spanish, we not only connect with the D.C. area’s dynamic Hispanic community, but also engage a broader range of fans in the excitement with content delivered in their language and culture. You can.”
monumental fm
In this format, the stalwarts of D.C.’s vibrant sports and morning radio scene make the most of their Capitals and Wizards fandom. Longtime sports radio morning hosts The Sports Junkies (Minnesota 106.7 The Fan) will lead must-see alternate broadcasts for both teams, while Wizards radio talents Dave Johnson and Glenn Conso will also host an episode of Radio Party, bringing in popular voices from across the DC media scene. .
Monumental FM will be broadcast for the first time on the Wizards side against Boston on Friday, November 22nd. Alternative broadcast dates for The Sports Junkies and more will be announced soon.
monumental connect
In this interactive format, Monumental’s alternative broadcast will focus on fan engagement throughout the game. Monumental Connect broadcasts are often filmed on location at various hotspots around DC, including popular bars and restaurants, and feature fun live audience interactions, giveaways, and engaging social media content to engage with fans. Included. These broadcasts will feature a variety of well-known DC influencers and popular personalities, including Anthony Porcari (“DC’s Tony P”);
Monumental Connect will debut against the Boston Celtics on Saturday, October 19th against the Capitals and Thursday, October 24th against the Wizards. Porcari will make his first appearance on the alternate broadcast for the Capitals vs. Carolina game on Friday, Dec. 20. Filming locations and additional dates will be announced during the season.
monumental legend
During Legends’ alternate broadcasts, Capitals and Wizards fans will be able to watch real-time analysis of that night’s games, as well as appearances from notable team alumni and other notable figures from the NBA and NHL. Talent shares exciting behind-the-scenes stories from their playing days and discusses the hottest topics in the NBA and NHL.
The first Wizards Legends broadcast will take place on Monday, November 4th against Golden State and will feature JP Finlay, Steve Buckhantz and Tony Massenburg. The first Capitals Legends broadcast will debut on Saturday, November 9th vs. St. Louis. More details will be announced in the coming weeks.
alternative broadcast talent
MNMT’s Spanish-language broadcast booth will feature Emmy Award winner Linares, who joined MNMT after several years at NBC4 WRC and Telemundo. He currently serves as the play-by-play announcer for MLS Season Pass and DC United, as well as the Spanish-language voice for the NFL’s Washington Commanders.
A 20-year veteran of the broadcast industry, Roselle has been an analyst for ESPN’s Spanish-language hockey coverage for several years. Vazquez is in his second season with the MNMT after a stellar career at the University of Maryland and six seasons in the NBA.
Talent that regularly appears on Capitals’ alternate broadcasts include 106.7 The Fan FM’s Grant Paulsen, former Capitals forward and Stanley Cup champion DeVante Smith-Pelly, former Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner, former Capitals forward and They include goaltender Brent Johnson, former Capitals head coach Bruce Boudreau and Tarik El. – Mr. Bashir of MNMT.
Talent that regularly appears on Wizards’ alternate broadcasts include JP Finley of 106.7 The Fan FM, NBC4 WRC, and MNMT, former Wizards center Jason Smith, former Wizards play-by-play announcer Steve Buckhantz, and former Wizards color commentator Phil Chenier. , including former Loyola (MD). ) and Siena head coach Jimmy Passos, and former University of Maryland standout and NBA veteran Tony Massenburg.
This year’s dynamic alternative broadcast lineup represents the latest step in MNMT’s mission to provide D.C. fans with the most robust local sports programming. In April, MNMT aired five Capitals alternate broadcasts and three Wizards alternate broadcasts during the final week of the 2023-24 season as a proof of concept.
Last month, the network announced the release of Monumental+, an upgraded, state-of-the-art app that significantly enhances the streaming experience for DC Sports fans and sets a new standard for regional media platforms. As part of the app upgrade, fans will have access to an innovative multi-view feature, allowing them to watch up to four streams simultaneously on screen, giving fans control over how they watch the match. . As part of this feature, Monumental+ offers the ability to watch Capitals and Wizards games at the same time when they are played on the same night, as well as the freedom to watch the main and alternate broadcasts simultaneously on the same screen.
All Capitals and Wizards alternate broadcasts will be available on both linear TV and Monumental’s digital streaming platforms within the network’s footprint. Fans can watch the broadcast through their TV provider at Monumentalplus.com or by downloading the Monumental+ app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, or Amazon Fire TV and using their qualifying TV provider credentials. You can watch.
Fans without a TV provider who are interested in watching alternative broadcasts and receiving other great benefits can purchase a direct-to-consumer membership for $199.99 per year (12 months plus Save $39.89 per year (compared to )Subscription). A monthly membership with access to all MNMT live games, alternative broadcasts, and app-only features is available for $19.99 per month. Fans of the TV providers that offer MNMT can create a Monumental+ account using their TV provider credentials and enjoy the same apps and consumer benefits as annual subscribers for free.
Once the season begins, fans who purchase an annual subscription by Thursday, October 31st will unlock the “Sub & Score” benefit and receive two tickets to a 2024-25 Wizards or Capitals game of your choice. receive.
MNMT is the exclusive local television media rights holder for the NHL’s Washington Capitals, NBA’s Washington Wizards, WNBA’s Washington Mystics, and NBA G League’s Capital City Go-Go. It also boasts a comprehensive schedule of original programming and live coverage of men’s and women’s college basketball, college football, college volleyball, high school basketball, esports, Washington Spirit (NWSL), Old Glory DC (Major League Rugby), and Washington. Masu. Freedom (Major League Cricket), Hershey Bears (AHL), and Annapolis Blues (NPSL) games.
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About Monumental Sports Network
Monumental Sports Network is wholly owned and operated by Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE). The network holds exclusive local television media rights to games for the NHL’s Washington Capitals, NBA’s Washington Wizards and WNBA’s Washington Mystics. MNMT is also the television and digital home for the NBA G League’s Capital City Go-Go and the NBA 2K League’s Wizards District Gaming, and also offers exclusive behind-the-scenes content and original sports and entertainment programming. The network also boasts the most comprehensive regional high school and college sports programs in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. For more information, please visit www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com.