EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - The Milwaukee Bucks are making a return to free, broadcast television, offering fans the opportunity to catch premier Bucks games on WEAU.
This exciting initiative, dubbed "Fan-tastic TV," involves a network of television stations airing the games across Wisconsin and regions of Iowa and Illinois.
Here's the Milwaukee Bucks "Fan-tastic TV" Schedule, all times in CT, with the pre-game show starting 30 minutes before each game:
Friday, Feb. 23 at 9 p.m. at Minnesota Timberwolves on WEAU 13.1
Friday, March 1 at 9 p.m. at Chicago Bulls on CW 14.1
Monday, March 4 at 7 p.m. vs. Los Angeles Clippers on CW 14.1
Friday, March 8 at 9 p.m. at Los Angeles Lakers on WEAU 13.1
Wednesday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m. at Boston Celtics on CW 14.1
Thursday, March 28 at 7 p.m. at New Orleans Pelicans on CW 14.1
Wednesday, April 3 at 6:30 p.m. vs. Memphis Grizzlies on CW 14.1
Friday, April 5 at 7 p.m. vs. Toronto Raptors on WEAU 13.1
Wednesday, April 10 at 7 p.m. vs. Orlando Magic on CW 14.1
Friday, April 12 at 7 p.m. vs. Oklahoma City Thunder on WEAU 13.1
The Bucks TV broadcast team, featuring Lisa Byington, Marques Johnson, and Steve Novak, alongside Melanie Ricks reporting from the sidelines, will cover the 10 games. Additionally, expect a 30-minute pre-game and post-game show when network schedules allow.
"We're thrilled to reach Bucks fans on broadcast television stations," said Peter Feigin, President of the Bucks and Fiserv Forum. "Over-the-air is an easy and affordable way for Bucks fans to watch our games, and we're excited to work with a fan-first team of broadcasters."
Initially, these games were part of a distribution agreement between the NBA and Bally Sports Wisconsin’s parent company, Diamond Sports Group.
"We are thrilled to offer the Bucks fans in Green Bay, Eau Claire, La Crosse, Wausau, and nearby areas the chance to watch these ten games for free," said Matt Moran, Senior Managing Vice-President for Gray Television.