The Carolina Hurricanes have announced a partnership with Capitol Broadcasting Company (CBC) and FanDuel Sports Network to simulcast two upcoming games during the holiday season. The broadcasts will feature the Hurricanes’ matchups against the New York Rangers on November 26 and the Detroit Red Wings on December 27, both starting at 7 p.m. These games will be available to viewers on both FanDuel Sports Network and WRAL.
Brian Fork, CEO of Hurricanes Holdings, said, “We’re thrilled to again partner with Capitol Broadcasting to allow fans to see our games over the air during the holiday season. This initiative was extremely successful last year, and we are grateful to FanDuel Sports Network for their cooperation in helping us simulcast these games on both FanDuel Sports Network and on WRAL.”
Heather Gray, Vice President & General Manager of WRAL and FOX50, commented, “We’re proud to continue our partnership with the Carolina Hurricanes and bring this special holiday hockey tradition to viewers across the Carolinas. Our viewers are passionate about the Hurricanes, and these broadcasts are a great way to celebrate the season with family, friends, and exciting live sports right at home.”
Damon Phillips, Executive Vice President of Team Partnerships at FanDuel Sports Network added, “The Hurricanes have a very loyal fanbase and we are excited for those fans not watching our network’s coverage to sample our telecasts and see the high level of Canes coverage we have for 72 games this season.”
FanDuel Sports Network holds local media rights for broadcasting Hurricanes games. The network will produce both featured games and simulcast its feed on WRAL as well as other stations in North Carolina owned by Gray Media and Hearst Television.
Fans can access FanDuel Sports Network throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia via providers such as Cox, DIRECTV (satellite and streaming), Fubo, Mediacom, Spectrum, U-verse, Xfinity or by subscribing directly through their website or app. There is also an option for an add-on subscription through Prime Video.
Capitol Broadcasting Company owns several media properties in North Carolina including WRAL-TV as well as radio stations WCMC-FM and others. The company also owns ventures like The Durham Bulls Baseball Club.
FanDuel Sports Network operates under Main Street Sports Group. It serves as a local sports destination for teams such as the Atlanta Hawks, Atlanta Braves, Carolina Hurricanes among others across several southern states.
