Charlotte Hornets reach multi-year radio broadcast extension with WFNZ-FM
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 2:02 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
The Charlotte Hornets have finalized their radio broadcast plans for the upcoming NBA season. The team confirmed a multi-year contract extension with WFNZ-FM on Thursday. WFNZ-FM is owned by Radio One and has served as the team's broadcast partner for the last 17 years. This agreement covers all regular-season games for the organization. While the team disclosed the extension, specific financial terms were not made public. The partnership remains in effect starting with the 2026-27 season, which begins next month.
- •Charlotte Hornets extended their radio broadcast agreement with WFNZ-FM.
- •WFNZ-FM has carried Hornets games for the past 17 years.
- •The new multi-year contract begins with the 2026-27 season next month.
- •Financial terms of the extension remain undisclosed.
- 2:02 PMYahoo Sports — Hornets extend radio deal with longtime partner
"The Charlotte Hornets have completed their radio and TV broadcast agreements for the upcoming season after reaching a multi-year extension with WFNZ-FM, the team and station disclosed Thursday morning.
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