Gray Media and Atlanta Braves to Simulcast 2026 Home Opener on BravesVision and Braves on Gray Stations
Rhea-AI Summary
Gray Media (NYSE: GTN) and the Atlanta Braves will simulcast the 2026 home opener vs. Kansas City on March 27, 2026 at 7:15 p.m. ET across BravesVision and Gray Media local stations.
BravesVision is the team’s official local TV home for 2026; fans can find over-the-air listings at bravesongray.com and streaming details at braves.com/watch. Pregame festivities begin at 4:00 p.m. with a Braves Walk, tribute video, legends appearances, and a ceremonial first pitch.
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News Market Reaction – GTN
In the Mar 20 session, GTN gained 3.19%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction. Our momentum scanner triggered 7 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-11 | Carriage dispute | Negative | -4.4% | DISH dropped GTN stations amid a dispute over distribution demands. |
| 2026-03-09 | Sports partnership | Positive | -3.9% | Two-year deal to simulcast 10 Cincinnati Reds games on free TV. |
| 2026-02-26 | Dividend declaration | Positive | +23.8% | Announced quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share payable Mar 31, 2026. |
| 2026-02-26 | Earnings beat | Positive | +23.8% | Q4 2025 revenue and Adjusted EBITDA exceeded guidance despite year-on-year declines. |
| 2026-02-25 | Program launch | Positive | +1.3% | Launch of weekday show "Aging Untold" targeting aging adults and caregivers. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
GTN has generally traded in line with news tone, with one recent divergence on a positive sports-broadcasting partnership.
Over the past month, GTN news has spanned distribution disputes, sports partnerships, new programming and financial updates. A carriage conflict with DISH on Mar 11 coincided with a negative move. By contrast, a Reds simulcast partnership on Mar 9 saw a decline despite positive content expansion. Earnings and dividend news on Feb 26 aligned with strong gains, while the launch of "Aging Untold" on Feb 25 also drew a modestly positive reaction. The current Braves simulcast adds to GTN’s sports-rights distribution narrative.
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Free over-the-air broadcast brings Opening Day celebration to fans across Braves Country
ATLANTA, March 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Media and the Atlanta Braves announced today that the Braves’ 2026 home opener against the Kansas City Royals on Friday, March 27, will simulcast on BravesVision and Braves on Gray television stations, bringing the game to fans across the Southeast.
First pitch at Truist Park is set for 7:15 p.m. ET. Viewers can watch on BravesVision and on Gray Media’s network of local television stations throughout Braves Country. Fans can find local over-the-air channel listings at bravesongray.com.
BravesVision, the multimedia platform owned and operated by the Atlanta Braves, will serve as the team’s official local television home for the 2026 season. Fans across the organization’s six-state territory will have multiple options to watch Braves games without blackouts, including through video service providers and streaming on Braves.TV. For more information on how to watch, visit braves.com/watch.
The home opener will feature pregame festivities celebrating 60 years of Braves baseball in Atlanta. At 4 p.m., fans can take part in the Braves Walk as the team circles The Battery Atlanta, starting on the first-base side and ending at the Chop House Gate before heading inside for batting practice. The pregame ceremony will include a tribute video, appearances by franchise legends, and a ceremonial first pitch.
“Opening Day is a celebration that belongs to the fans, and Gray Media is committed to making it accessible to viewers across our stations in the Southeast. We’re excited to simulcast this milestone event as the Braves honor six decades in Atlanta and begin what promises to be another exciting season,” said Hilton H. Howell Jr., Gray Media chairman and co-CEO.
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About Gray Media:
Gray Media, Inc. (NYSE: GTN) is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation’s largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 114 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately
Gray Contact:
Erik Schrader | Vice President and General Manager - WANF | 404-327-3100
About the Atlanta Braves:
Based in Atlanta since 1966, the Braves are the longest continuously operating franchise in Major League Baseball. Since 1991, Braves teams have earned two National League wild cards, 21 division championships, six National League pennants, and two World Series titles. Atlanta Braves games are telecast on BravesVision, with streaming available on Braves.TV. Radio broadcasts can be heard in Atlanta on 680 The Fan (AM)/93.7 (FM) and regionally on the Atlanta Braves Radio Network. Follow the Braves at braves.com, facebook.com/braves, and X.com/braves.
Atlanta Braves Media Contact:
Alex Zerkel | alex.zerkel@braves.com or 404-614-1598
