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Orlando Magic secure new local TV deal ahead of NBA season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 2:00 AM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Orlando Magic secure new local TV deal ahead of NBA season

Summary

The Orlando Magic have finalized a new local television deal with Cox affiliates in Orlando and Jacksonville for the upcoming 2026-2027 NBA season. This agreement allows them to broadcast all non-nationally televised games in local markets. Alongside this, the Magic will have a streaming partnership with DAZN. This shift comes as teams adapt to a changing media following the collapse of regional sports networks, with local rights revenue expected to approach $10 million, significantly lower than the previous RSN earnings.

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Market Watch

•Magic to air non-national games on Cox affiliates in Orlando and Jacksonville.
•Streaming rights secured with DAZN for additional game coverage.
•Expected local rights revenue nearly $10 million, down from $25 million last year.
•This deal mirrors a similar agreement by the Charlotte Hornets.

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2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Orlando Magic strike new local market TV deal

What they're saying

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With the NBA season just a couple months away, we are starting to see movement on the local television front as teams move on in the first full campaign after the RSN implosion. NBA teams are beginning the process of trying to navigate these uncharted waters. In June, the league hired Matt Volk to head…
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