LOS ANGELES LAKERS GAMES ON SPECTRUM FRONT ROW™ IN APPLE IMMERSIVE TIP OFF JANUARY 9

Rhea-AI Summary

Spectrum (CHTR) and Apple launched Spectrum Front Row in Apple Immersive, a live Lakers viewing experience on Apple Vision Pro starting Friday, January 9, 2026.

The service streams select live Lakers games in Los Angeles regional territory (Southern California, Hawaii, parts of southern Nevada) via the Spectrum SportsNet app or the NBA App, with full-game replays and highlights available nationwide and in select international markets as early as 24 hours after live games.

Features include seven viewing angles, ambisonic spatial audio, 3D in-game graphics, and broadcasts directed for Vision Pro. Apple Vision Pro (M5) starts at $3,499. Access requires a free NBA ID or an active Spectrum Internet/video subscription where specified.

Key Figures

First live game date January 9, 2026 Milwaukee Bucks vs. Los Angeles Lakers in Apple Immersive

First replay date January 11, 2026 First full-game replay availability in Apple Immersive

Scheduled games 6 games Lakers Apple Immersive game slate Jan–Mar 2026

Feed bitrate 150 mbps Spectrum Front Row Apple Immersive video feed quality

Viewing angles 7 angles Distinct camera perspectives in Apple Immersive broadcasts

Apple Vision Pro price $3,499 Starting price for Apple Vision Pro with M5 chip in the U.S.

Minimum wage $20/hr Prior Spectrum workforce release highlighting starting wage level

CEO annual base salary $2,500,000 Minimum annual base salary from amended CEO agreement effective Dec 1, 2025

Market Reality Check

$210.62 Last Close

Volume Volume 1,395,338 is 0.83x the 20-day average of 1,689,002 shares. normal

Technical Price $209.28 is trading below the 200-day MA of $305.03 and well under the $437.06 52-week high.

Peers on Argus

CHTR shows a small gain of 0.25%, while key peers CHT, AMX, BCE and TU are down between -0.48% and -0.76%. SATS is an outlier, up 3.22%, tied to its own convertible notes news. This points to stock-specific rather than broad sector momentum.

Common Catalyst Peer headlines today focus on capital structure changes (convertible notes at SATS) and insider share purchases at TU, rather than product or distribution technology initiatives like CHTR’s Apple Immersive launch.

Historical Context

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 18	Earnings webcast	Neutral	-0.7%	Scheduled webcast and press release timing for Q4 and full-year 2025 results.
Dec 15	Workforce initiative	Positive	+1.4%	Details on education benefits, higher promotion rates, and enhanced frontline compensation.
Dec 02	Conference appearance	Neutral	+1.1%	CEO participation and webcast at UBS Global Media and Communications Conference.
Nov 20	Product expansion	Positive	+0.3%	Expansion of 4K content availability on Spectrum TV App to Apple TV 4K and Roku.
Nov 18	AI partnership	Positive	-0.6%	Strategic collaboration with AWS to apply generative AI to software development and operations.

Recent Company History

Recent CHTR news has centered on product innovation, corporate initiatives, and capital structure. On Nov 20, 2025, Spectrum expanded 4K content via the Spectrum TV App, followed by a generative AI collaboration with AWS on Nov 18, 2025. Workforce investment and 4K expansion updates in December highlighted ongoing platform and employee development. Today’s Apple Immersive Lakers experience extends this trajectory of enhancing video distribution and premium viewing options across advanced devices.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement showcases Spectrum’s push into premium viewing with Lakers games in Apple Immersive on Apple Vision Pro, offering a 150 mbps feed and 7 distinct camera angles. It builds on earlier 4K distribution and app-focused initiatives, reinforcing Charter’s emphasis on experience-driven product differentiation. Investors may track adoption of Vision Pro-compatible apps, engagement with live sports content, and future expansions to other teams or events to assess the strategic impact on Spectrum’s video and broadband ecosystem.

Key Terms

spatial audio technical

"Ambisonic microphones capture Spatial Audio of the arena, so viewers hear"

Spatial audio is a sound technology that makes audio appear to come from specific directions and distances, creating a three-dimensional listening experience like being inside a live concert or a movie scene. Investors care because it can boost sales of devices and content, increase subscriptions or usage of streaming services, and serve as a product differentiator that drives customer engagement and potential revenue growth.

ambisonic microphones technical

"Ambisonic microphones capture Spatial Audio of the arena, so viewers hear"

Ambisonic microphones are audio devices that capture the full three-dimensional sound environment around them, like a camera that records sound from every direction so you can later move the listener’s perspective. For investors, they matter because growing demand for virtual reality, immersive media, and high-end audio production can lift sales and licensing opportunities for manufacturers and content platforms; adoption signals potential revenue in hardware, software and services tied to immersive experiences.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

An Unprecedented Live Viewing Experience for Lakers Fans, Available on Apple Vision Pro via the Spectrum SportsNet and NBA Apps

STAMFORD, Conn. and CUPERTINO, Calif., Jan. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Spectrum and Apple today unveiled the schedule for Spectrum Front Row™ in Apple Immersive, which will feature a series of live basketball games in a revolutionary storytelling format on Apple Vision Pro. Beginning this Friday, January 9, Apple Vision Pro users in the Lakers' regional broadcast territory — Southern California, Hawaii, and parts of southern Nevada, including Las Vegas — will be able to watch select 2026 Lakers games live in Apple Immersive through the new Spectrum SportsNet app, or the NBA App. Full-game replays and highlights will be available nationwide, and in select international markets where Apple Vision Pro is available, with the first game replay available starting this Sunday, January 11.

Game Schedule

Friday, January 9, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Crypto.com Arena
7:30 p.m. PT

Thursday, February 5, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Crypto.com Arena
7 p.m. PT

Friday, February 20, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Crypto.com Arena
7 p.m. PT

Thursday, March 5, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers at Denver Nuggets
Ball Arena
7 p.m. PT

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Crypto.com Arena
8 p.m. PT

Monday, March 30, 2026
Washington Wizards vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Crypto.com Arena
7 p.m. PT

A Front-Row Experience for Lakers Fans
Apple Immersive places viewers at the center of live events and stories as they unfold. Spectrum Front Row in Apple Immersive is directed and produced for Apple Vision Pro with a feed of up to 150mbps and seven unique viewing angles: the scorer's table, the area beneath each basket, a high-and-wide view of the arena, the player tunnel, the broadcast booth, and a roaming courtside perspective for interviews and commentary. The broadcast team features Emmy Award-winning play-by-play commentator Mark Rogondino and three-time NBA champion and former Lakers forward Danny Green as analyst.

Spectrum Front Row in Apple Immersive brings viewers closer to each pass, shot, and block. In-game graphics, including lower thirds, player rosters, game and shot clocks, and scores, appear in 3D, as if they're floating directly in front of the viewer. Ambisonic microphones capture Spatial Audio of the arena, so viewers hear the crisp squeaks of sneakers driving up and down the court, the swish of the net when a player drains a three-pointer, and the roar of the crowd during intense moments of gameplay. During timeouts, halftimes, and other breaks in the action, the broadcast remains live inside the arena, showcasing pregame introductions, team huddles, and even in-arena entertainment.

How to Watch Spectrum Front Row in Apple Immersive
It's easy for Lakers fans to watch Spectrum Front Row in Apple Immersive:

• In Southern California, Hawaii, and parts of Nevada, Spectrum Internet customers and video subscribers of any provider with a package that includes Spectrum SportsNet can access live games, full-game replays, and highlights by downloading the new Spectrum SportsNet app for Apple Vision Pro and authenticating their active subscription. Users with a free NBA ID will also have access to live games, full-game replays, and highlights via the NBA app.
• In all other US markets, Apple Vision Pro users with a free NBA ID will have access to full-game replays and highlights in the NBA app as early as 24 hours after the live game ends. All Spectrum Internet and TV subscribers outside the Lakers' broadcast territory can also access full-game replays and highlights via the Spectrum SportsNet app.
• Outside of the US, Apple Vision Pro users in Japan, Singapore, and South Korea can access live games using the NBA app with a free NBA ID. Apple Vision Pro users with a free NBA ID in Australia, France, Germany, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, the UAE, and the UK can access full-game replays and highlights on demand via the NBA App as early as 24 hours after each live game.

Pricing and Availability

• Apple Vision Pro with the M5 chip starts at $3,499 (U.S.). It is available in Australia, Canada, China mainland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, the UAE, the UK, and the U.S.
• Customers can book a demo of Apple Vision Pro online. Demos are hosted at all Apple Store locations where Vision Pro is available.
• Spectrum Front Row in Apple Immersive will be available on Apple Vision Pro (M5) and Apple Vision Pro (M2) with visionOS 26 or later.
• The Spectrum SportsNet app for Apple Vision Pro is now available for free in the U.S. A subscription to Spectrum Internet, or a video subscription to any provider with a package that includes Spectrum SportsNet, is required to watch Spectrum Front Row in Apple Immersive. The Spectrum TV App for iPad is also available on Vision Pro, allowing subscribers to watch traditional game broadcasts live or on demand.
• The NBA App for Apple Vision Pro is available for free in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, the UAE, the UK, and the U.S. The Lakers in Apple Immersive will not be available in Canada, China mainland, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. An NBA ID is required to watch Spectrum Front Row in Apple Immersive, where available. NBA League Pass is required to watch traditional game broadcasts live or on demand.
• Spectrum Front Row in Apple Immersive will not be available in Canada, China mainland, Hong Kong, or Taiwan.

About Spectrum
Spectrum is a suite of advanced communications services offered by Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR), a leading broadband connectivity company available to 58 million homes and small to large businesses across 41 states. Founded in 1993, Charter has evolved from providing cable TV to streaming, and from high-speed Internet to a converged broadband, WiFi and mobile experience. Over the Spectrum Fiber Broadband Network and supported by our 100% U.S.-based employees, the Company offers Seamless Connectivity and Entertainment with Spectrum Internet^®, Mobile, TV and Voice products.

More information can be found at corporate.charter.com.

About Apple
Apple revolutionized personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984. Today, Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, AirPods, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. Apple's six software platforms — iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS — provide seamless experiences across all Apple devices and empower people with breakthrough services including the App Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay, iCloud, and Apple TV. Apple's more than 150,000 employees are dedicated to making the best products on earth and to leaving the world better than we found it.

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SOURCE Charter Communications, Inc.

FAQ

When does Spectrum Front Row in Apple Immersive begin for Lakers games (CHTR)?

The first live Lakers game in Apple Immersive is on January 9, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. PT.

Which Lakers games will be available live on Apple Vision Pro via Spectrum Front Row?

Select 2026 Lakers games listed for Jan 9, Feb 5, Feb 20, Mar 5, Mar 10, Mar 30 will stream live in the Lakers regional territory.

How can CHTR investors watch Spectrum Front Row on Apple Vision Pro outside Southern California?

Outside the Lakers' broadcast territory, Apple Vision Pro users can access full-game replays and highlights via the NBA App as early as 24 hours after each live game with a free NBA ID.

What hardware and subscription are required to watch Spectrum Front Row in Apple Immersive?

You need an Apple Vision Pro with visionOS 26 or later and either a free NBA ID or an active Spectrum Internet or video subscription that includes Spectrum SportsNet where required.

What unique production features does Spectrum Front Row offer on Apple Vision Pro?

The feed includes seven viewing angles, ambisonic spatial audio, 3D in-game graphics, and a high-bandwidth feed up to 150 mbps.