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Suns and Mercury Sign $30M Deal for Free Game Broadcasts

9/20/2025

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The Phoenix Suns and Mercury secured a two-year extension with Gray Media to broadcast games free over-the-air until the 2027-28 season.
Valued at over $30 million annually, the deal recovers revenue lost after departing from Diamond Sports in 2023.
Suns' local TV ratings have more than doubled, while Mercury's viewership increased by 425%.
This marks the first NBA franchise to shift from regional sports networks to free broadcasts.
Gray Media now handles production and provides a streaming service, Suns Plus, for additional viewing options.

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Story summary

The Phoenix Suns and Mercury secured a two-year extension with Gray Media to broadcast games free over-the-air until the 2027-28 season.
Valued at over $30 million annually, the deal recovers revenue lost after departing from Diamond Sports in 2023.
Suns' local TV ratings have more than doubled, while Mercury's viewership increased by 425%.
This marks the first NBA franchise to shift from regional sports networks to free broadcasts.
Gray Media now handles production and provides a streaming service, Suns Plus, for additional viewing options.