TEGNA and Disney Entertainment Television Renew ABC Affiliation Agreements in 13 Markets
Key Highlights
- ➤Multi-year deal renews ABC affiliations across all 13 TEGNA stations
- ➤TEGNA operates 64 local television stations across 51 U.S. markets
- ➤Agreement covers stations including WFAA, KVUE, WHAS and WNEP
Expert Statements
Patrick Paolini, CEO of TEGNA
“Our partnership with Disney Entertainment Television offers viewers an incredible programming lineup that includes the NFL, NBA, SEC football and shows like ‘Dancing with the Stars’ and ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ anchored by strong local news their communities depend on”
Patrick Paolini, CEO of TEGNA
“We’re excited to extend this long-standing agreement.”
Susi D’Ambra-Coplan, SVP, Affiliate Relations, Disney Entertainment Television
“Together, we remain committed to serving viewers with trusted local journalism paired with the best in entertainment, sports and national news.”
MCLEAN, Va. and BURBANK, Calif., Oct. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TEGNA Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) and Disney Entertainment Television (NYSE: DIS) today announced that they have entered into a comprehensive, multi-year deal that renews station affiliation agreements for all of TEGNA’s ABC-affiliated stations.
“Our partnership with Disney Entertainment Television offers viewers an incredible programming lineup that includes the NFL, NBA, SEC football and shows like ‘Dancing with the Stars’ and ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ anchored by strong local news their communities depend on,” said Patrick Paolini, CEO, TEGNA. “We’re excited to extend this long-standing agreement.”
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