TEGNA and Houston Comets Announce Partnership to Broadcast Games Locally on KHOU and KTBU
Key Highlights
- ➤TEGNA and Houston Comets announce multi-year local broadcast partnership
- ➤KTBU will air every locally available Comets game free over-the-air starting 2027
- ➤Select Comets games will simulcast on KHOU, TEGNA’s Houston CBS affiliate
- ➤Comets broadcasts will also air on Space City Home Network and SCHN+
- ➤KHOU and TEGNA will support Comets advertising and sponsorship sales
Expert Statements
Brad Ramsey, Senior vice president and head of sports rights, TEGNA
“The Comets’ return to Houston is a big moment for the city, and we’re proud to be part of it.”
Brad Ramsey, Senior vice president and head of sports rights, TEGNA
“This partnership expands our WNBA footprint and lets us connect the team with the community, bringing fans closer to the Comets on and off the court, all year.”
Gretchen Sheirr, President of Business Operations for the Houston Rockets and Comets
“Bringing the Comets back to Houston is about reigniting the passion, pride and energy that have always connected this organization with its fans and community.”
Gretchen Sheirr, President of Business Operations for the Houston Rockets and Comets
“As the WNBA continues to reach new heights, we’re thrilled to partner with TEGNA to make Comets basketball more accessible to fans across the Houston area through free, over-the-air broadcasts on KTBU and additional coverage on KHOU.”
Gretchen Sheirr, President of Business Operations for the Houston Rockets and Comets
“We’re excited to bring fans closer to the action and deliver outstanding coverage as we begin this exciting new chapter in Comets history.”
David Loving, President and general manager, KHOU
“KHOU has covered Houston sports for decades, and the Comets’ homecoming is a story we’ve been waiting to tell.”
David Loving, President and general manager, KHOU
“As a founding partner, we’re ready to bring Comets action to fans across the region.”
MCLEAN, Va. and HOUSTON, Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TEGNA Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) and the Houston Comets today announced a multi-year partnership, making KHOU and KTBU the local broadcast home of the Comets. Starting with the team’s 2027 season, locally available Comets games will air free over-the-air on KTBU, with select games simulcast on KHOU, TEGNA’s CBS affiliate in Houston. The games will also be simulcast on Space City Home Network, the team’s regional sports network, and on SCHN+, the direct-to-consumer streaming service.
As a founding marketing partner for the team, KHOU will create new and exclusive Comets content year-round, providing coverage across its newscasts, 24/7 streaming channel and digital platforms. KHOU and TEGNA will also play a key role in advertising and sponsorship sales for the team’s broadcasts on the stations.
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