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Cox Media Group Jacksonville adds Tampa Bay Lightning games to local television

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 8:00 PM

Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Cox Media Group Jacksonville adds Tampa Bay Lightning games to local television

Summary

Cox Media Group Jacksonville and the Tampa Bay Lightning announced a broadcast partnership for the 2026-27 season. The agreement designates Action Sports Jax TV as the official local broadcaster for the team in Northeast Florida. Most regular-season games will air on WJAX-TV 47.2, with some matchups appearing on CBS47 and FOX30. The channel already broadcasts Jacksonville Jaguars football and Orlando Magic basketball. Beyond live game coverage, the station plans to provide pregame and postgame programming, first-round playoff games, and a weekly program from Scripps Sports. Further details regarding broadcast schedules and coverage specifics will follow before the season begins.

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By the Numbers

•Action Sports Jax TV becomes the official local broadcast partner for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
•Regular-season hockey games will air on channel 47.2 starting in the 2026-27 season.
•The channel already carries Jacksonville Jaguars football and Orlando Magic basketball games.
•Broadcast programming includes pregame and postgame shows plus first-round playoff coverage.

Latest Updates

8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Cox Media Group Jacksonville adds Tampa Bay Lightning Hockey to its growing local sports lineup

What they're saying

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Cox Media Group (CMG) Jacksonville and the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday announced a new local broadcast partnership, naming Action Sports Jax TV the team’s official broadcast partner in Northeast Florida beginning this season (2026-27).
— Yahoo Sports

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