World Team Tennis Announces Broadcast Partnership with Versant's USA Sports
World Team Tennis gains exclusive December TV and free streaming coverage through Versant’s USA Sports on CNBC and Fandango.
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Versant (VSNT), through its USA Sports division, entered a new broadcast partnership with World Team Tennis for the league’s December 2026 season. USA Sports will exclusively air all six live WTT matches in primetime on CNBC, while Fandango will offer free live streaming coverage.
The deal adds WTT to USA Sports’ portfolio alongside properties such as the WNBA, Premier League and PGA Tour. The 47th WTT season will feature new clubs hosting matches in December: New York Empire Racquet Club at Barclays Center, Toronto North Racquet Club at Coca-Cola Coliseum, and Florida Flamingos Racquet Club at Amerant Bank Arena.
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Previous Partnership Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
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| Apr 30 | Community partnership | Positive | +1.4% | Two-year national partnership expanded community programs across Versant brands and youth media experiences. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Available tag-specific history contains one partnership event, with a reported 1.41% 24-hour gain.
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"In creating a new era of World Team Tennis, our goal is to build a sports and entertainment property that delivers value to fans wherever they are, while tapping into adjacent audiences that can help grow the sport," said WTT Chief Executive Officer Stephen Amritraj. "Versant's portfolio is uniquely compelling because it allows us to do both. CNBC has a natural connection to the traditional tennis audience while Fandango provides an opportunity to reach fans from a streaming perspective."
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"We're excited to bring live World Team Tennis to CNBC and Fandango this December," said Celia Kohl, SVP of Strategy & Business Development at Versant. "
WTT's upcoming season will feature matchups between all-new clubs, bringing cities together to rally behind home teams including:
- New York Empire Racquet Club: December 1-2 at Barclays Center in
Brooklyn, New York - Toronto North Racquet Club: December 5-6 at Coca-Cola Coliseum in
Toronto, Ontario - Florida Flamingos Racquet Club: December 14-15 at Amerant Bank Arena in
Sunrise, Florida
Additional details regarding event times, matchups, and ticket information will be available soon.
About World Team Tennis
World Team Tennis (WTT) is tennis for the people — a reimagined professional tennis league bringing together fans, players, and communities. Originally founded by Billie Jean King and others in 1974, WTT pioneered mixed-gender team competition and a more accessible, fan-focused vision for the sport. Today, under new ownership and management, the league returns with top professional players competing in a new, high-energy primetime format that blends elite tennis with entertainment, culture, and local pride — redefining the team tennis experience for the next generation of players and fans.
Learn more at wtt.com and follow @worldteamtennis.
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About Versant Media Group, Inc.
Versant Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSNT) is an industry-changing media and entertainment business and home to trusted brands that shape culture, inform audiences, and build lasting connections. It operates in four core markets: political news and opinion; business news and personal finance; golf; and sports and genre entertainment. These markets are served through a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including MS NOW, CNBC, USA Network, Golf Channel, E!, SYFY and Oxygen, and complementary digital platforms Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and GolfPass. Visit www.versantmedia.com for more information.
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