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Florida Panthers Unveil 2025-26 TV Schedule and Coverage

9/25/2025

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Summary

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The Florida Panthers announce their 2025-26 TV plan, with Scripps Sports airing 69 regular-season and all first-round playoff games.
A one-hour pregame show airs Oct. 7 before the season opener against the Chicago Blackhawks.
Season 2 of Primetime Panthers premieres Oct. 1 and five remaining preseason games will be broadcast on Scripps Sports and streamed free on PanthersPlus.

History

Historical Context

The NHL's expansion in 1994 to include the Florida Panthers marked a pivotal moment for professional hockey in the southern United States. This move reflected a broader trend of increasing media investment in sports, as evidenced by Scripps Sports broadcasting 69 games. The Panthers' establishment aimed to enhance fan engagement and has contributed to a growing hockey fan base and revenue through media rights.

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Story summary

The Florida Panthers announce their 2025-26 TV plan, with Scripps Sports airing 69 regular-season and all first-round playoff games.
A one-hour pregame show airs Oct. 7 before the season opener against the Chicago Blackhawks.
Season 2 of Primetime Panthers premieres Oct. 1 and five remaining preseason games will be broadcast on Scripps Sports and streamed free on PanthersPlus.

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