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First local TV Mariners broadcast coming soon?




Picked this up on X from a reliable source posting:  Friday, April 10 will likely be KING's first Mariners free broadcast vs. the Astros.   That's all that's circulating for now re: possible K5 deal.

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  1. IDC9March 27, 2026 at 9:17 PM

    Looks like KING is getting ever closer to scoring a deal with the Mariners. Fingers crossed it happens.

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  2. Mike BarerMarch 28, 2026 at 8:51 AM

    NFL benefits greatly by having all area games available. Of course, I don't know what type of revenue plan they have, but taking that away, the Seahawks are always in the news.

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  3. AnonymousMarch 29, 2026 at 2:16 AM

    Let’s see if new boss Nexstar signs off on these sports deals. It’s not something they’ve done at other properties so I’d imagine KING’s deal days are numbered.

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    1. Wayne LMarch 29, 2026 at 9:11 AM

      So true. KOMO was closing in on the original Kraken broadcast deal but at the last minute, Tegna boss Dave Lougee jumped in, upped the money and got it for KING.

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  4. Rhett WorkmanMarch 30, 2026 at 8:53 AM

    It is official Wayne. 10 home games beginning Fri 4/10, so there would be no need for the studio access (although it would be real nice for the M's to still have it IMO)

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    1. Wayne LMarch 30, 2026 at 3:17 PM

      Thanks for your insights as this deal slowly unfolded. I see on ON DECK show is coming, and likely a full KING production. The station location allows for lots of tape gathering for the show. They should hire Jen Mueller freelance to do her cooking stuff with the players for New Day insertion and her drive-alongs with players for the pre-game show. She worked for KING back in the aughts.

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  5. Wayne LMarch 30, 2026 at 1:17 PM

    Just posted dates and games and info on ON DECK show.

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