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DirecTV faces potential dispute with Circle City Broadcasting

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 11:05 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

DirecTV faces potential dispute with Circle City Broadcasting

Summary

A potential carriage dispute between DirecTV and Circle City Broadcasting may disrupt Indianapolis football fans' access to programming. The conflict arises as Circle City Broadcasting claims DirecTV has refused fair terms, which could lead to loss of WRTV, WISH-TV, and WNDY on DirecTV services beginning August 24. If unresolved, this could impact viewers' ability to watch college football and NFL games starting next month. The disagreement highlights ongoing tensions over local TV station access and negotiations regarding broadcasting rights.

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By the Numbers

•Dispute could affect WRTV, WISH-TV, and WNDY access.
•DirecTV subscribers may lose channels by August 24.
•NFL season starts on September 9.
•Circle City Broadcasting claims unfair treatment from DirecTV.
•Indianapolis Colts games not affected this season.

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11:05 PMYahoo Sports — Potential DirecTV, Circle City Broadcasting carriage dispute could disrupt Indianapolis football fans

What they're saying

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College football’s Week 0 kicks off next Friday, while the 2026 NFL season gets underway September 9. A potential carriage dispute between DirecTV and Indiana’s Circle City Broadcasting could make it much harder for Indianapolis football fans to watch any of it if it isn’t resolved by Monday, August 24. As reported by Cheryl V.…
— Yahoo Sports

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