BALTIMORE, Md. and STAMFORD, Conn. — The Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) and Spectrum today announced a multiyear carriage agreement that will make MASN and its coverage of the Baltimore Orioles available to Spectrum customers in areas of southeastern Maryland and Virginia, and eastern North Carolina.
Starting today, MASN will be available to Spectrum TV customers on channel 335 or 440 in Crisfield, Md.; Accomac, Chincoteague, Suffolk and Waverly, Va.; and Gates County, Manteo, Roanoke Rapids and Waves, N.C. MASN will provide coverage of every available Orioles game, including pre- and postgame shows, as well as Orioles minor league affiliate games and NCAA Division I men's and women's sports, totaling more than 300 live events annually.
“MASN is excited to partner with Spectrum and to provide Orioles fans with another option to connect with their favorite team,” said Greg Bader, Executive Vice President and General Manager, MASN. “This new partnership will deliver O’s baseball and local collegiate sports to a deserving audience.”
In addition to live Orioles games and “O's Xtra” pre- and postgame shows, Spectrum customers will also be able to watch MASN's extensive lineup of live college football and basketball, boxing, MMA, horseracing and more.
“Our customers want the simplest way to watch the Orioles, and this partnership with MASN delivers exactly that,” said Tom Montemagno, Executive Vice President of Programming Acquisition, Spectrum. “By adding MASN to our lineup, we’re making it easier for Orioles fans to follow along with every pitch, big hit and late-inning rally throughout the season and enjoy even more premium local sports programming.”
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 MASN
The Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) is a regional sports network owned by Major League Baseball’s Baltimore Orioles that televises, live, every available Orioles game, pre- and post-game shows, minor league baseball, and NCAA Division I men’s and women’s sports, totaling more than 300 live events annually. The network is available in a seven-state region, from Harrisburg, PA, to Charlotte, NC, on more than 20 cable and fiber optic providers. MASN’s digital home – www.masnsports.com – features news and sports content and offers in-market streaming of O’s games through its direct-to-consumer product, MASN+. MASN has won more than 100 Emmy and Addy awards for broadcast and marketing excellence.
Media Contacts
Spectrum
Andrew Russell, Andrew.Russell@charter.com
MASN
Jim Cuddihy, jcuddihy@masnsports.com
