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KING Keeps the Kraken on ice


Good news for Seattle hockey fans.   KING5 has announced it has signed a multi-year extension to broadcast Kraken games on KING and KONG.   Still wondering if any station will step up to offer free TV games for the Mariners in what could be another playoff year.

https://www.king5.com/mobile/article/sports/nhl/kraken/seattle-kraken-king-5-extension-broadcast-partnership/281-8b7022ad-d589-410c-8d26-c75f51cf39ba

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  1. Rhett WorkmanFebruary 19, 2026 at 9:54 AM

    Excellent news although I will say that with ROOT's closure, the Kraken didn't have I don't think a lot of other options, maybe Fox 13, maybe take it streaming exclusive with Victory Plus, but aside from that, not sure what else would have made sense

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    1. IDC9February 19, 2026 at 8:25 PM

      KOMO and its sister station KUNS (the current home of ARC Seattle and the CW network) might have been an option.

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    2. Wayne LFebruary 19, 2026 at 9:11 PM

      Given the mess Sinclair made of its (Diamond) sports deal, I doubt it would be interested in paying for baseball on free tv. They do get live sports as a CW affiliate for ARC, but that might be the extent of it.

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    3. IDC9February 19, 2026 at 10:46 PM

      You make a good point. They do have the airtime to accommodate the games, especially on KUNS, which is why it seemed like an option to me. However, if the finances don't allow, then it doesn't really matter how much airtime you have.

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