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NBC SPORTS CHICAGO ANNOUNCES ITS CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS 2020-21 NHL REGULAR SEASON COVERAGE DETAILS

January 7, 2021 By admin

NBC Sports Chicago’s 50-Game Regular Season Blackhawks Schedule Gets Underway against the Defending Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning on FRIDAY, JANUARY 15

Featuring the Hall of Fame tandem of PAT FOLEY & EDDIE OLCZYK with the Game Call;

Special Opening Night Editions of “Blackhawks Pre/Postgame Live” to air Wednesday, January 13

LIVE STREAMING of EVERY Blackhawks Telecast on NBC Sports Chicago – including Surrounding Pre/Postgame Programming –

to be Made Available to Authenticated Subscribers on NBCSportsChicago.com and the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app

PAT BOYLE, STEVE KONROYD, JAMAL MAYERS, ADAM BURISH and PATRICK SHARP Return for NBC Sports Chicago’s ‘Blackhawks Pre/Postgame Live’ Coverage

NBCSportsChicago.com/”MyTeams” app to Feature In-Depth Reporting from Blackhawks Insider CHARLIE ROUMELIOTIS and Blackhawks Digital Reporter/Producer SCOTT KING; Additional Season-Long Blackhawks Content to also include New Episodes of the “Blackhawks Talk” Podcast,

along with 24/7 Social Media Content via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram from the network’s crew of Blackhawks Experts

“Blackhawks Season Preview Special” presented by ChevyDrivesChicago.com to air Tuesday, January 12 at 6:00 PM & 10:00 PM CT

Chicago, IL (January 7, 2021) – NBC Sports Chicago – THE EXCLUSIVE, LOCAL HOME of the CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS – has announced its 2020-21 NHL regular season coverage details featuring 50 Blackhawks games (25 home, 25 road), live streaming of EVERY GAME and surrounding Blackhawks Pre/Postgame Live coverage to authenticated subscribers via NBCSportsChicago.com and the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app, along with massive season-long, fan-focused digital/audio Blackhawks content offerings. (NOTE: Fans located anywhere in the U.S. can download MyTeams for free on iOS and Android devices in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.)

NBC Sports Chicago’s 2020-21 NHL regular season Blackhawks game night coverage schedule gets underway on Friday, January 15, as the visiting Blackhawks face the defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning live from Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla. Game night coverage begins at 5:30 PM CT with Blackhawks Pregame Live presented by ChevyDrivesChicago.com. Veteran Blackhawks expert/host Pat Boyle (@BoyleNBCS) will be joined by studio analysts, former Blackhawks defensive standout Steve Konroyd (@Stevekonroyd) and Blackhawks Community Liaison/2013 Stanley Cup champion Jamal Mayers (@jamalmayers), for a complete pre-game analysis and roster match-up breakdown. Puck drop takes place at 6:00 PM featuring the always-entertaining game call from the Hall of Fame tandem of Pat Foley and Eddie Olczyk. Immediately following the game, fans can look forward to an expanded edition of Blackhawks Postgame Live presented by Hyundai featuring Blackhawks head coach Jeremy Colliton’s live post-game press conference, along with post-game player reaction, expanded highlights, studio “demo” area analysis, a preview of upcoming opponents and much more. NOTES: Blackhawks legend/three-time Stanley Cup Champion Patrick Sharp (@10PSharp) and former Blackhawks winger/2010 Stanley Cup Champion Adam Burish will also serve as additional Blackhawks studio analysts throughout the season. Among the 50 Blackhawks games on NBC Sports Chicago’s telecast schedule also includes the team’s HOME OPENER on Friday, January 22 against the Original Six rival (and new Central Division foe) Detroit Red Wings. Home opener coverage begins with Blackhawks Pregame Live at 6:30 PM, face-off at 7:00 PM followed by Blackhawks Postgame Live at 9:30 PM (time approx.).

On Wednesday, January 13, NBC Sports Chicago will deliver special surrounding Opening Night pre/post coverage of NBCSN’s “Wednesday Night Hockey” NHL lineup headlined by the Blackhawks facing the Lightning at 7:00 PM CT. NBC Sports Chicago/NBCSportsChicago.com/”MyTeams by NBC Sports” app will carry a special Opening Night edition of Blackhawks Pregame Live presented by ChevyDrivesChicago.com at 6:30 PM featuring Boyle, Konroyd and Mayers for a thorough game preview, along with player/coaches interviews and game predictions. As soon as the game ends on NBCSN (approx. 9:30 PM), fans can flip back to NBC Sports Chicago for Blackhawks Postgame Live presented by Hyundai for post-game analysis, player/coaches reaction and game highlights. NOTE: In addition to the January 13 season opener, five additional, nationally-exclusive Blackhawks telecasts will air on NBC/NBCSN (schedule subject to change): Sun, Jan. 24 vs. Detroit (11:30 AM – NBC), Wed, Jan. 27 at Nashville (6:30 PM – NBCSN), Wed, Feb. 17 at Detroit (6:30 PM – NBCSN), Sun, Feb. 28 vs. Detroit (6:00 PM – NBCSN) and Wed, Apr. 21 vs. Nashville (6:00 PM – NBCSN).

In addition, on Tuesday, January 12 at 6:00 PM CT, Blackhawks fans can look forward to a sneak preview of the upcoming NHL season with the Blackhawks Season Preview Special presented by ChevyDrivesChicago.com. Hosted by Boyle, along with analysis via Konroyd and Mayers, this half-hour special will have fans fully prepped for the upcoming season featuring a comprehensive look at this year’s Blackhawks roster, a recap of all the off-season moves, along with season predictions and special guest interviews. NOTE: The Blackhawks Season Preview Special is also scheduled to re-air later in the evening on Jan. 12 at 10:00 PM and on Wed, Jan. 13 at 3:30 PM.

Throughout the season, Blackhawks fans can also visit NBCSportsChicago.com/Blackhawks and the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app for 24/7 expert digital coverage via Blackhawks Insider Charlie Roumeliotis (@CRoumeliotis) and Blackhawks digital reporter/producer Scott King (@ScottKingMedia) featuring in-depth pre/postgame reports, player/coaches interviews, highlight videos, special features, galleries and much more. In addition, NBC Sports Chicago will provide Blackhawks fans with numerous social media content offerings on Facebook (Facebook.com/NBCSChicago) and Twitter (@NBCSBlackhawks & @NBCSChicago), along with a multitude of team & player fun facts/photos/quick video offerings via Instagram (‘NBCSChicago’).

On audio, NBC Sports Chicago delivers the always-informative “Blackhawks Talk” Podcast hosted by Boyle, along with Roumeliotis, King and NBC Sports Chicago’s roster of Blackhawks experts. With new episodes premiering every Tuesday & Friday, the “Blackhawks Talk” podcast features in-depth Blackhawks/NHL discussion on the hottest topics and breaking news throughout the season, along with special guest interviews with Blackhawks players/coaches/front office execs and additional NHL experts from coast-to-coast. Fans can download all of NBC Sports Chicago’s podcasts at NBCSportsChicago.com/podcasts and simply subscribe to them via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher. The podcasts can be played on any mobile device, laptop, or desktop computer.

Please note NBC Sports Chicago’s complete Blackhawks season coverage schedule below (schedule subject to change):

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2020-21 Chicago Blackhawks Schedule

REGULAR SEASON

Fri, Jan 15 6:00 pm @ Tampa Bay
Sun, Jan 17 6:00 pm @ Florida
Tue, Jan 19 6:00 pm @ Florida
Fri, Jan 22 7:00 pm vs. Detroit (HOME OPENER)
Tue, Jan 26 7:00 pm @ Nashville
Fri, Jan 29 7:00 pm vs. Columbus
Sun, Jan 31 6:00 pm vs. Columbus
Tue, Feb 2 7:00 pm vs. Carolina
Thu, Feb 4 7:00 pm vs. Carolina
Sun, Feb 7 2:00 pm @ Dallas
Tue, Feb 9 7:30 pm @ Dallas
Thu, Feb 11 7:00 pm vs. Columbus
Sat, Feb 13 7:00 pm vs. Columbus
Mon, Feb 15 6:30 pm @ Detroit (NBCSCH+)
Fri, Feb 19 6:00 pm @ Carolina
Sat, Feb 20 6:00 pm @ Carolina (NBCSCH+)
Tue, Feb 23 6:00 pm @ Columbus
Thu, Feb 25 6:00 pm @ Columbus
Sat, Feb 27 7:00 pm vs. Detroit
Thu, Mar 4 7:00 pm vs. Tampa Bay
Fri, Mar 5 7:00 pm vs. Tampa Bay
Sun, Mar 7 1:30 pm vs. Tampa Bay
Tue, Mar 9 7:30 pm @ Dallas
Thu, Mar 11 7:30 pm @ Dallas
Sat, Mar 13 6:00 pm @ Florida
Mon, Mar 15 6:00 pm @ Florida
Thu, Mar 18 6:00 pm @ Tampa Bay
Sat, Mar 20 6:00 pm @ Tampa Bay
Tue, Mar 23 7:00 pm vs. Florida
Thu, Mar 25 7:00 pm vs. Florida
Sat, Mar 27 7:00 pm vs. Nashville
Sun, Mar 28 7:00 pm vs. Nashville
Tue, Mar 30 6:30 pm vs. Carolina
Thu, Apr 1 7:00 pm vs. Carolina
Sat, Apr 3 2:00 pm @ Nashville
Sun, Apr 4 4:00 pm @ Nashville
Tue, Apr 6 7:00 pm vs. Dallas
Thu, Apr 8 7:00 pm vs. Dallas
Sat, Apr 10 6:00 pm @ Columbus
Mon, Apr 12 6:00 pm @ Columbus
Thu, Apr 15 6:30 pm @ Detroit
Sat, Apr 17 6:00 pm @ Detroit
Fri, Apr 23 7:00 pm vs. Nashville
Tue, Apr 27 7:00 pm vs. Tampa Bay
Thu, Apr 29 7:00 pm vs. Florida
Sat, May 1 7:00 pm vs. Florida
Mon, May 3 6:00 pm @ Carolina
Tue, May 4 6:00 pm @ Carolina
Thu, May 6 7:00 pm vs. Dallas
Sat, May 8 7:00 pm vs. Dallas

Regular season: 25 Home, 25 Road

All Times Central Time

Schedule Subject to Change

All Game Telecasts will be preceded by “Blackhawks Pregame Live” and followed by “Blackhawks Postgame Live”

(NBCSCH+) designates NBC Sports Chicago Plus telecasts; for specific channel location details, please visit NBCSportsChicago.com/channel-finder

NBC Sports Chicago, a partnership between the Chicago Blackhawks (NHL), Chicago Bulls (NBA), Chicago White Sox (MLB) and the NBC Sports Group, features over 275 live pro games in high definition each year. In addition, NBC Sports Chicago delivers extensive pre/post-game coverage for its core pro team partners, as well as Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs multi-platform coverage, plus – massive cross-platform coverage provided by the network’s growing digital platform, NBCSportsChicago.com, the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app, and its variety of fan-focused social media outlets. Fans can follow the network on Twitter via @NBCSChicago.

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NBC SPORTS CHICAGO ANNOUNCES ITS CHICAGO BULLS 2020-21 NBA REGULAR SEASON COVERAGE DETAILS

December 16, 2020 By admin

NBC Sports Chicago’s 36-Game “First Half” Regular Season Bulls Schedule Gets Underway with the 2020-21 HOME/SEASON OPENER against the Atlanta Hawks on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23 featuring New Bulls Play-By-Announcer ADAM AMIN & Veteran Game Analyst STACEY KING; Opening Night Content Offerings to also include Massive Digital Coverage on NBCSportsChicago.com, the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app, and all Social Media Portals

LIVE STREAMING of EVERY Bulls Telecast on NBC Sports Chicago – including Surrounding Pre/Postgame Programming – to be Made Available to Authenticated Subscribers on NBCSportsChicago.com and the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app

JASON GOFF, KENDALL GILL and WILL PERDUE Return for NBC Sports Chicago’s ‘Bulls Pre/Postgame Live’ Coverage

NBCSportsChicago.com/”MyTeams” app to Feature In-Depth Reporting from Bulls Insider K.C. JOHNSON and Bulls Digital Reporter/Producer ROB SCHAEFER; Additional Season-Long Bulls Content to also include New Episodes of the Popular “Bulls Talk” Podcast, along with 24/7 Social Media Content via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram from NBC Sports Chicago’s crew of Bulls Experts

“A New Era: 2020-21 Bulls Season Preview” presented by the Illinois Department of Transportation to air Monday, December 21 at 6:30 PM & 10:00 PM CT

Chicago, IL (December 16, 2020) – NBC Sports Chicago – THE EXCLUSIVE, LOCAL HOME of the CHICAGO BULLS – has announced its 2020-21 “First Half” regular season coverage details featuring 36 Bulls games (17 home, 19 road), live streaming of EVERY GAME and surrounding Bulls Pre/Postgame Live coverage to authenticated subscribers via NBCSportsChicago.com and the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app, along with massive season-long, fan-focused digital/audio Bulls content offerings. (NOTE: Fans located anywhere in the U.S. can download MyTeams for free on iOS and Android devices in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.)

NBC Sports Chicago will tip-off its 2020-21 regular season Bulls coverage with the HOME/SEASON OPENER on Wednesday, December 23 as the Bulls face the Eastern Conference rival Atlanta Hawks live from the United Center. Opening Night coverage begins at 6:00 PM CT with an hour-long, expanded edition of Bulls Pregame Live presented by Coors Light. Host Jason Goff (@Jason1Goff), along with analysts/former NBA standouts Kendall Gill (@KendallG13) and Will Perdue (@Will_Perdue32), will provide a complete pre-game analysis and player match-up breakdown from the network’s downtown studio facilities.

Opening Night game action on December 23 gets underway at 7:00 PM as NBC Sports Chicago’s new Bulls play-by-play announcer Adam Amin (@adamamin) and veteran game analyst/three-time Bulls NBA Champion Stacey King (@Stacey21King) deliver the game call from their socially-distanced positions at the UC. In addition, NBC Sports Chicago Bulls Insider/veteran NBA expert K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) will also join Amin and King as an in-game contributor for select Bulls home game telecasts this season. The home/season opener will be immediately followed by an expanded edition of Bulls Postgame Live presented by The Village of Bedford Park, featuring new Bulls Head Coach Billy Donovan’s live post-game press conference, along with post-game player reaction, expanded highlights, detailed analysis, upcoming game previews and more.

In addition, on Monday, December 21 at 6:30 PM CT, Bulls fans can look forward to a sneak preview of the upcoming NBA season with A New Era: 2020-21 Bulls Season Preview presented by the Illinois Department of Transportation. Hosted by Goff, along with analysts Gill and Perdue, this half-hour special will have fans fully prepped for the Opening Night tip-off featuring a comprehensive look at this year’s Bulls roster, a recap of all the off-season moves, along with season predictions and special guest interviews. NOTE: A New Era: 2020-21 Bulls Season Preview special is also scheduled to re-air later in the evening on Dec. 21 at 10:00 PM and on Tue, Dec. 22 at 9:00 PM.

Throughout the season, Bulls fans can also visit NBCSportsChicago.com/Bulls and the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app for 24/7 expert digital coverage via Bulls Insider K.C. Johnson and the network’s Bulls digital reporter/producer Rob Schaefer (@rob_schaef) featuring in-depth pre/postgame reports, player/coaches interviews, highlight videos, special features, galleries and much more. In addition, NBC Sports Chicago will provide Bulls fans with numerous social media content offerings on Facebook (Facebook.com/NBCSChicago) and Twitter (@NBCSBulls & @NBCSChicago), along with a multitude of team & player fun facts/photos/quick video offerings via Instagram (‘NBCSChicago’).

On audio, NBC Sports Chicago delivers the popular “Bulls Talk PODCAST” presented by Coors Light. Hosted by Goff, along with Gill, Perdue, Johnson, Schaefer and NBC Sports Chicago’s team of Bulls experts, the “Bulls Talk” podcasts feature in-depth Bulls/NBA discussion on the hottest topics and breaking news throughout the season, along with special guest interviews with Bulls players/coaches/front office execs and additional NBA experts from coast-to-coast. Fans can download all of NBC Sports Chicago’s podcasts at NBCSportsChicago.com/podcasts and simply subscribe to them via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher. The podcasts can be played on any mobile device, laptop, or desktop computer.

Please note NBC Sports Chicago’s complete Bulls “first half” NBA season coverage schedule below (schedule subject to change):

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2020-21 Chicago Bulls Schedule (First Half)

REGULAR SEASON

Wed, Dec 23 7:00 pm vs. Atlanta (HOME/SEASON OPENER)
Sat, Dec 26 7:00 pm vs. Indiana
Sun, Dec 27 7:00 pm vs. Golden State
Tue, Dec 29 6:00 pm @ Washington
Thu, Dec 31 6:00 pm @ Washington
Fri, Jan 1 7:00 pm @ Milwaukee
Sun, Jan 3 7:00 pm vs. Dallas
Tue, Jan 5 9:30 pm @ Portland
Wed, Jan 6 9:00 pm @ Sacramento
Fri, Jan 8 9:00 pm @ LA Lakers
Sun, Jan 10 3:00 pm @ LA Clippers
Tue, Jan 12 7:00 pm vs. Boston
Fri, Jan 15 7:00 pm @ Oklahoma City
Sun, Jan 17 2:00 pm @ Dallas
Mon, Jan 18 7:00 pm vs. Houston
Fri, Jan 22 6:00 pm @ Charlotte
Sat, Jan 23 7:00 pm vs. LA Lakers
Mon, Jan 25 7:00 pm vs. Boston
Wed, Jan 27 7:00 pm @ Memphis
Sat, Jan 30 4:00 pm vs. Portland
Mon, Feb 1 7:00 pm vs. New York
Wed, Feb 3 7:00 pm vs. New York
Fri, Feb 5 6:00 pm @ Orlando
Sat, Feb 6 6:00 pm @ Orlando
Mon, Feb 8 7:00 pm vs. Washington
Wed, Feb 10 7:00 pm vs. New Orleans
Fri, Feb 12 7:00 pm vs. LA Clippers
Mon, Feb 15 6:00 pm @ Indiana
Wed, Feb 17 6:00 pm @ Charlotte
Sat, Feb 20 7:00 pm vs. Sacramento
Mon, Feb 22 7:00 pm @ Houston
Wed, Feb 24 7:00 pm vs. Minnesota
Fri, Feb 26 7:00 pm vs. Phoenix
Sun, Feb 28 5:00 pm @ Toronto (Amalie Arena, Tampa, FL)
Mon, Mar 1 7:00 pm vs. Denver
Wed, Mar 3 7:00 pm @ New Orleans

Regular season (First Half): 17 Home, 19 Road

All Times Central Time

Schedule Subject to Change

All Game Telecasts will be preceded by “Bulls Pregame Live” and followed by “Bulls Postgame Live”

NOTE: Remaining regular season schedule details will be announced at a later date.

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2020 MLB POSTSEASON-BOUND CHICAGO WHITE SOX POST SIGNIFICANT YEAR-OVER-YEAR AUDIENCE GAINS ON NBC SPORTS CHICAGO

September 28, 2020 By admin

2020 Final Season Average Increased 89% for Chicago Market Households (up 163% for Adults 25-54) compared to 2019; Highest White Sox Season Average on NBC Sports Chicago in EIGHT YEARS, including Digital Consumption Increases on NBCSportsChicago.com, ‘MyTeams by NBC Sports’ App, and “White Sox Talk” Podcast

NBC Sports Chicago also Announces its AL Wild Card Series Coverage Details including “White Sox Pre/Postgame Live” Surrounding Every Playoff Game,

Monday-Friday Airings of “Baseball Night in Chicago,” along with Expanded Digital/Audio Content and Much More

Chicago, IL (September 28, 2020) – NBC Sports Chicago – the exclusive, local home of the 2020 MLB Postseason-bound CHICAGO WHITE SOX – posted significant year-over-year audience increases for its White Sox game telecasts in both traditional television viewership and live streaming consumption, along with across-the-board increases for its White Sox digital/audio content offerings.

NBC Sports Chicago’s 2020 White Sox television ratings finished with a 1.78 Chicago market Household (HH) average, which is the highest White Sox average on record (back to 2012) and up 89% compared to last season’s final average. In addition, game telecasts also delivered triple-digit growth in all key demographics, including Adults 18-34 (up 208%), Adults 18-49 (up 218%) and Adults 25-54 (up 163%). Source for all television ratings information is provided by Nielsen Media Research.

On digital, White Sox live streaming on NBCSportsChicago.com and the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app posted year-over-year audience increases with the 2020 MLB season being the most-streamed season ever for the White Sox with average “Uniques” per game up 274% and average “Minutes Per Game” up 379%. NOTE: Live streaming/digital data provided by Adobe Analytics.

On audio, the “White Sox Talk” Podcast presented by Wintrust continues to flourish in 2020 with year-over-year download growth up 68% and 2020 downloads to date already surpassing 2019’s year-end totals. NOTE: Research data provided by Art19.

WHITE SOX vs. OAKLAND/AMERICAN LEAGUE WILD CARD SERIES — MULTIPLATFORM COVERAGE DETAILS

“BASEBALL NIGHT IN CHICAGO” – With the #7-seed White Sox set to take on the #2-seed Oakland Athletics in the American League Wild Card Series, NBC Sports Chicago will provide fans with extensive surrounding game coverage all week long starting TONIGHT at 6:00 PM CT with a special Baseball Night in Chicago: Playoff Preview hosted by NBC Sports Chicago White Sox “Insider” Adam Hoge (@AdamHoge), along with the network’s roster of White Sox & Cubs experts (re-air at 10:00 PM). NOTES: Throughout the duration of the White Sox & Cubs respective playoff runs, NBC Sports Chicago will carry Baseball Night in Chicago presented by Jet’s Pizza every weeknight at 6:00 PM with Pat Boyle (@BoyleNBCS) hosting tomorrow’s show and David Kaplan (@thekapman) returning on Wednesday to host all remaining shows. On White Sox game days when there is a timing conflict, Baseball Night in Chicago will immediately follow White Sox Postgame Live.

“WHITE SOX PREGAME LIVE & WHITE SOX POSTGAME LIVE” – Beginning tomorrow (Tuesday, September 29) with Game 1, NBC Sports Chicago will carry its signature, surrounding White Sox game programs – White Sox Pregame Live presented by The Village of Bedford Park & Subaru White Sox Postgame – before and after EVERY White Sox postseason game with host Chuck Garfien (@ChuckGarfien), along with featured analysts/White Sox legends Ozzie Guillen (@OzzieGuillen) and Frank Thomas (@TheBigHurt_35). Taking place from the network’s new, state-of-the-art 4,100 sq. ft. studio facilities, White Sox Pregame Live will air 30 minutes prior to every AL Wild Card Series game providing a detailed game preview featuring pitching match-up analysis, position players comparisons, interviews with players/coaches, an overview of new playoff format, “Picks to Click” and much more. Expanded editions of Subaru White Sox Postgame Live will immediately follow games featuring White Sox manager Rick Renteria’s postgame press conference and White Sox player interviews, a complete game breakdown featuring highlights and analysis from the studio’s “demo” area, along with next game previews, a look around the league at other MLB Postseason match-ups and more. NOTE: Fans can also live stream all editions of White Sox Pre/Postgame Live via the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app (NOTE: fans located anywhere in the U.S. can download MyTeams for free on iOS and Android devices in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store).

NBCSPORTSCHICAGO.COM/”MyTeams by NBC Sports” app – Throughout the playoffs, White Sox fans can also visit the NEW NBCSportsChicago.com and the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app for 24/7 expert digital coverage provided by Adam Hoge and veteran White Sox beat reporter Vinnie Duber (@VinnieDuber) featuring in-depth pre/postgame reports, player/coaches interviews, a special “Postseason Heroes” video series highlighting the biggest October impact players in team history, along with game highlight videos, special features, galleries and much more. In addition, NBC Sports Chicago will provide White Sox fans with numerous, multi-platform content offerings on Facebook (Facebook.com/NBCSChicago) and Twitter (@NBCSWhiteSox & @NBCSChicago), along with a multitude of team & player facts/photos/quick video offerings via Instagram (‘NBCSChicago’).

“WHITE SOX TALK” — On audio, fans can look forward to special “playoff” editions of the acclaimed “White Sox Talk PODCAST” presented by Wintrust. Hosted by Chuck Garfien, along with Adam Hoge and NBC Sports Chicago’s White Sox content producers Ryan McGuffey (@RyanMcGuffey) and Chris Kamka (@ckamka), the “White Sox Talk” podcasts will feature in-depth White Sox discussion on the hottest topics and breaking news throughout the playoffs. Fans can download all of NBC Sports Chicago’s podcasts at NBCSportsChicago.com/podcasts and simply subscribe to them via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher. The podcasts can be played on any mobile device, laptop, or desktop computer.

Please note the following game day pre/post specifics for NBC Sports Chicago’s surrounding White Sox/AL Wild Card Series coverage:

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

1:30 PM – White Sox Pregame Live presented by The Village of Bedford Park – Hosted by Chuck Garfien, featuring analysts Ozzie Guillen and Frank Thomas, this AL Wild Card Series preview edition of White Sox Pregame Live will break down Game 1 in detail with pitching match-up analysis, position-by-position comparisons, along with player/manager interviews and more.

5:00 PM (time approx.) – Subaru White Sox Postgame Live – An expanded edition of Subaru White Sox Postgame Live, hosted by Garfien/Guillen/Thomas, will feature White Sox manager Rick Renteria’s postgame press conference and player interviews, a complete breakdown of the Game 1 from the network studio’s demo area, a preview of Game 2 and more.

6:00 PM (time approx.) – Baseball Night in Chicago presented by Jet’s Pizza – Hosted by Pat Boyle, along with analysis from NBC Sports Chicago’s roster of MLB experts, Baseball Night in Chicago will provide fans with a complete White Sox Game 1 recap, a look ahead to Game 2, along with a detailed preview of the Cubs NL Wild Card Series against the Miami Marlins. BNIC will re-air later this night at 10:00 PM.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

1:30 PM – White Sox Pregame Live presented by The Village of Bedford Park – This edition of White Sox Pregame Live will break down and preview Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series featuring a thorough Game 1 recap, Game 2 pitching match-up and position player analysis, along with player/manager interviews and more.

5:00 PM (time approx.) – Subaru White Sox Postgame Live – An expanded edition of White Sox Postgame Live will deliver a complete Game 2 breakdown, along with postgame manager/player interviews, a look ahead to Game 3 (if nec.) and much more.

6:00 PM (time approx.) – Baseball Night in Chicago presented by Jet’s Pizza – Hosted by David Kaplan with featured analysis from NBC Sports Chicago’s roster of baseball experts, this edition of Baseball Night in Chicago will provide a complete ALWC Game 2 White Sox game recap, an NLWC Game 1 Cubs recap, along with game recaps/previews for other MLB Postseason Wild Card match-ups. BNIC will re-air later this night at 10:00 PM.

NOTE: NBC Sports Chicago’s surrounding pre/post coverage details for GAME 3 (Thu, Oct. 1, if nec.) will be announced directly on NBCSportsChicago.com and via Twitter @NBCSChicago & @NBCSWhiteSox.

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NBC SPORTS CHICAGO ANNOUNCES ITS COMPREHENSIVE MULTI-PLATFORM 2020 CHICAGO BEARS/NFL SEASON COVERAGE DETAILS

September 9, 2020 By admin

“Football Aftershow” presented by St. Xavier University – Featuring David Kaplan, Lance Briggs, Alex Brown and Olin Kreutz –

to Immediately Follow EVERY Bears Game — Season Premiere: Sunday, September 13 at 3:00 PM CT on NBC Sports Chicago+

“Primetime Preshow” to Air Prior to Every Bears Primetime Game

“Pro Football Weekly” (New Episodes air every Friday at 5:00 PM/6:00 PM)

NBCSportsChicago.com and the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app to feature additional in-depth reporting from Bears “Insider” JJ Stankevitz, along with veteran Bears reporter Adam Hoge

New episodes of the popular “Under Center PODCAST” presented by St. Xavier University

Expanded Social Media highlights to include Bears-focused editions of Facebook Live, enhanced coverage on Instagram & Instagram Stories,

plus 24/7 Twitter updates from NBC Sports Chicago’s crew of Bears experts and much more!

Chicago, IL (September 9, 2020) – NBC Sports Chicago has announced its multi-platform coverage lineup for the upcoming 2020 Chicago Bears season featuring the return of Football Aftershow following every Bears game featuring host David Kaplan and Bears legends Lance Briggs, Alex Brown and Olin Kreutz, along with the return of Primetime Preview airing prior to every Bears primetime game, expanded 24/7 Bears digital coverage via the NEW NBCSportsChicago.com and the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app, plus – new episodes of the popular “Under Center” podcast and much more. (NOTE: Fans located anywhere in the U.S. can download MyTeams for free on iOS and Android devices in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.) Please note NBC Sports Chicago’s line-up of Bears and additional pro football-related programming/coverage for the upcoming 2020 season:

GAME DAY PROGRAMMING…

FOOTBALL AFTERSHOW presented by St. Xavier University – Immediately following the Chicago Bears 2020 NFL season opener against the longtime rival Detroit Lions on Sunday, September 13, NBC Sports Chicago will deliver the season debut of its acclaimed LIVE Bears game day wrap-up program Football Aftershow presented by St. Xavier University (3:00 PM CT, time approx. on NBC Sports Chicago+) from the network’s brand new, 4,100 sq. ft. studio facilities. The 90-minute show, which will immediately follow EVERY Bears game this season, is hosted by NBC Sports Chicago’s David Kaplan (@thekapman) and features a panel of Bears/NFL experts including former Bears linebacker/seven-time Pro Bowler Lance Briggs (@LanceBriggs), former Bears defensive end standout Alex Brown (@alexbrown96) and six-time Pro Bowl former Bears center Olin Kreutz (@olin_kreutz). In addition to the spirited banter from the stars of the show, Football Aftershow also showcases post-game press conferences with coaches and players from both teams, plus NBC Sports Chicago’s Bears “Insider” JJ Stankevitz (@JJStankevitz) will also provide post-game commentary. NOTES: Football Aftershow will also stream live to authenticated NBC Sports Chicago subscribers via NBCSportsChicago.com and the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app; re-airs of Football Aftershow can also be seen on NBC Sports Chicago regularly throughout the season on Sunday nights and Monday afternoons.

PRIMETIME PRESHOW – Prior to every Bears primetime game this season, fans will be provided with the very latest game night team/player news, match-up breakdowns, game predictions and more on Primetime Preshow. Hosted by Kaplan, along with analysts Briggs, Brown and Kreutz, Primetime Preshow will lead into Bears games on the following primetime game nights: Thu, Oct. 8 vs. Tampa Bay, Mon, Oct. 26 at LA Rams, Mon, Nov. 16 vs. Minnesota and Sun, Nov. 29 at Green Bay. NOTE: Primetime Preshow will also stream live to authenticated NBC Sports Chicago subscribers via NBCSportsChicago.com and the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app.

WEEKLY BEARS/NFL PROGRAMMING…

PRO FOOTBALL WEEKLY – Now in its third decade on television, Pro Football Weekly is a half-hour program hosted by NBC Sports Chicago’s Pat Boyle (@BoyleNBCS) and features an expert panel led by Bears legend/Pro Football Hall of Famer Dan Hampton, NFL expert/former Bears head coach Dave Wannstedt and PFW founder Hub Arkush. The program’s in-depth preview analysis and unique format make the show a preferred vehicle for football fans desiring the most thorough coverage of the NFL. This hard-hitting program features the latest NFL news reports, opinions and insider information, along with game-by-game predictions. New episodes of Pro Football Weekly debut Friday afternoons at 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM (contingent upon the network’s live pro event schedule). Weekly re-airs can be seen Saturday afternoons/evenings at varied times, along with every Sunday morning at 10:00 AM.

EXPANDED DIGITAL/AUDIO COVERAGE…

NBCSPORTSCHICAGO.COM/“MyTeams by NBC Sports” app – NBC Sports Chicago’s dedicated Bears section – NBCSportsChicago.com/Bears AND the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app will deliver comprehensive 24/7 Bears and NFL coverage all season long featuring original commentary, video interviews, feature reports, along with the latest Bears news and daily insight from NBC Sports Chicago’s roster of in-house Bears/NFL experts highlighted by in-depth reporting from Bears “Insider” JJ Stankevitz and veteran Bears reporter/podcast host Adam Hoge (@AdamHoge). In addition, fans can look forward to the following highlights this season:

“The Warm Up” – Fifteen minutes prior to every Bears game this season, host David Kaplan, along with analysts Lance Briggs & Alex Brown, will hold a special Facebook Live segment on NBC Sports Chicago’s official Facebook page – Facebook.com/NBCSChicago – offering a game day preview featuring their expert commentary and predictions, plus – Bears fans will have also an opportunity to have their questions answered by submitting their game day inquiries via the “comments” section on the live stream.
“Second Half Sidecast” – At varied points during the second half of every Bears game this season, fans will also be able to interact with the Football Aftershow crew via Facebook Live (Facebook.com/NBCSChicago) as they watch and react to the on-field plays as they unfold. In addition, the “Second Half Sidecast” will also feature more fan interaction as fans can post their thoughts and ask their questions to Briggs, Brown, and Kreutz.
Under Center PODCAST presented by St. Xavier University: Throughout the Bears/NFL season, fans can look forward to even more entertaining and informative episodes of the popular “Under Center” PODCAST featuring NBC Sports Chicago’s roster of football experts and special guests. Fans can download all of NBC Sports Chicago’s podcasts at NBCSportsChicago.com/podcasts and simply subscribe to them via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher. The podcasts can be played on any mobile device, laptop, or desktop computer.
Twitter – @NBCSBears is THE Twitter source for up-to-the-second Bears in-game updates, including reactions to the action via the Football Aftershow crew, along with breaking news, interactive questions, polls, and much more 24/7.
In addition, a multitude of in-house “Sights & Sounds” moments, along with game day facts & metrics, and score updates will be provided throughout the season on Instagram and Instagram Live (@NBCSChicago).

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NBC SPORTS CHICAGO TO CARRY “BULLS DRAFT LOTTERY SPECIAL” TOMORROW NIGHT AT 8:00 PM CT

August 19, 2020 By admin

Host JASON GOFF with Analysts KENDALL GILL & WILL PERDUE and Bulls “Insider” K.C. JOHNSON

to Deliver Extensive Post-Draft Lottery Commentary EXCLUSIVELY on the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app

Chicago, IL (August 19, 2020) – NBC Sports Chicago – THE ONLY HOME for the CHICAGO BULLS – has announced it will carry the Bulls Draft Lottery Special – exclusively on the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app – tomorrow evening (Thursday, August 20) at 8:00 PM CT. Fans located anywhere in the U.S. can download MyTeams for free on iOS and Android devices in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

NBC Sports Chicago’s Bulls Draft Lottery Special, hosted by Jason Goff (@Jason1Goff), along with analysts Kendall Gill (@KendallG13), Will Perdue (@Will_Perdue32) and Bulls “Insider” K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop), will take a deep post-Draft Lottery dive and provide fans with expert commentary on all the top draft options the Bulls, along with the other lottery teams, should consider taking on NBA Draft Night come October 16. Additional discussion will also focus on new Bulls Executive Vice President – Basketball Operations Arturas Karnisovas’ search for a new head coach and how Karnisovas’ presence will help reshape the team’s roster for the upcoming 2020-21 season and beyond.

In addition, NBCSportsChicago.com/Bulls will deliver even more extensive Bulls/NBA Draft Lottery digital coverage throughout the night via K.C. Johnson and Bulls digital producer/reporter Rob Schaefer, which will also include real-time coverage/commentary on the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app and on Twitter via @NBCSBulls and @NBCSChicago.

Bulls fans can also look forward to a special NBA Draft Lottery recap & upcoming NBA Draft Preview editions of NBC Sports Chicago’s popular “BULLS TALK” Podcast featuring Goff, Gill, Perdue, Johnson, along with a number of special guests. Fans can download all of NBC Sports Chicago’s podcasts at NBCSportsChicago.com/podcasts and simply subscribe to them via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher. The podcasts can be played on any mobile device, laptop, or desktop computer.

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CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS RETURN TO STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS ACTION

August 10, 2020 By admin

NBC Sports Chicago to Carry Exclusive, Local STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS Round 1 Coverage vs. the Vegas Golden Knights on TUESDAY, AUGUST 11 (Game 1), THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 (Game 2) & SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 (Game 3) featuring Hall of Famers PAT FOLEY and EDDIE OLCZYK with the Game Call; NBC 5 to Air Game 3 on Sat, August 15 at 7:00 PM; NBC Sports Chicago scheduled to Carry Games 5-7 (if nec.)

LIVE STREAMING of EVERY Blackhawks Telecast on NBC Sports Chicago – including all Surrounding Pre/Postgame Programming –

to be Made Available to Authenticated Subscribers on NBCSportsChicago.com and via the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app

Veteran Blackhawks Expert/Host PAT BOYLE, along with former Blackhawks Standouts/Featured Analysts STEVE KONROYD and JAMAL MAYERS, to Deliver Extensive Surrounding Game Coverage on “Blackhawks Pre/Postgame Live” from NBC Sports Chicago’s New, State-of-the-Art Studio

NBCSportsChicago.com to Feature In-Depth Reporting from Blackhawks “Insider” CHARLIE ROUMELIOTIS and via Veteran Blackhawks Digital Reporter SCOTT KING; Additional Content to also include New Episodes of the Popular “Blackhawks Talk” Podcast, along with Expanded 24/7 Social Media Content via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram from NBC Sports Chicago’s Team of Blackhawks Experts

Chicago, IL (August 10, 2020) – NBC Sports Chicago – THE EXCLUSIVE, LOCAL HOME of the CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS – has announced its 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 1 coverage details featuring live game coverage of the Blackhawks highly-anticipated series against the NHL Western Conference #1-seed Vegas Golden Knights, which includes live streaming of EVERY GAME and surrounding game coverage to authenticated subscribers via NBCSportsChicago.com and the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app, along with expanded editions of Blackhawks Pre/Postgame Live, enhanced Blackhawks Stanley Cup Playoffs digital/audio content offerings and much more. (NOTE: Fans located anywhere in the U.S. can download MyTeams for free on iOS and Android devices in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.)

NBC Sports Chicago’s extensive Blackhawks/Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 1 presentation gets underway tomorrow night (Tuesday, August 11) with exclusive local coverage of Game 1. Coverage on NBC Sports Chicago/NBCSportsChicago.com/”MyTeams by NBC Sports” app begins at 9:00 PM with Blackhawks Pregame Live presented by ChevyDrivesChicago.com. Hosted by veteran NBC Sports Chicago Blackhawks expert Pat Boyle (@BoyleNBCS), along with former Blackhawks defensive standout Steve Konroyd (@Stevekonroyd) and Blackhawks Community Liaison/2013 Stanley Cup champion Jamal Mayers (@jamalmayers), Blackhawks Pregame Live will provide fans with a complete preview and analysis of the Blackhawks opening round series against the Golden Knights, a recap of the team’s Stanley Cup Qualifying Round series win over the Edmonton Oilers, along with a breakdown of other league-wide first round match-ups from the network’s new state-of-the-art studio facilities. Live Game 1 coverage begins at 9:30 PM featuring the Hall of Fame tandem of Pat Foley and Eddie Olczyk, who are scheduled to deliver the game call of all NBC Sports Chicago telecasts. Foley will continue to provide the play-by-play call from the United Center, while Olczyk is scheduled to deliver his expert game analysis from NBC Sports’ International Broadcast Center in Stamford, Conn. All Stanley Cup Playoff games featuring the Blackhawks will take place at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alta. and will be delivered to NBC Sports Chicago via a world feed. Immediately following the game, fans can look forward to Blackhawks Postgame Live presented by Hyundai (12 midnight, time approx.) featuring Blackhawks head coach Jeremy Colliton’s live post-game press conference, along with post-game player reaction, expanded highlights, studio “demo” area analysis, a preview of Game 2 and much more.

In addition to Game 1, NBC Sports Chicago will also carry exclusive, local coverage of Game 2 on Thursday, August 13 (coverage begins at 4:00 PM; face-off at 4:30 PM) and Game 4 on Sunday, August 16 (coverage begins at 5:00 PM; face-off at 5:30 PM) with expanded postgame coverage following both games. Game 3 on Saturday, August 15 will be an “NHL on NBC” exclusive national game telecast, which can be seen locally on WMAQ-TV/NBC 5 at 7:00 PM. NBC Sports Chicago will provide surrounding coverage of Game 3 with Blackhawks Pregame Live at 6:30 PM with Blackhawks Postgame Live immediately following the game at 9:30 PM (time approx.). NOTE: Games 5-7 (if necessary) are currently scheduled to air on NBC Sports Chicago; game time starts and surrounding pre/post coverage times TBA; full schedule details appear at the end of this release.

From a digital coverage perspective, Blackhawks fans are urged to visit NBCSportsChicago.com/Blackhawks and the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app for 24/7 expert coverage via Blackhawks “Insider” Charlie Roumeliotis (@CRoumeliotis) and veteran Blackhawks reporter Scott King (@ScottKingMedia) featuring in-depth Stanley Cup Playoffs pre/postgame reports, player/coaches interviews, highlight videos, special features, galleries and much more. In addition, NBC Sports Chicago will provide Blackhawks fans with numerous, multi-platform Stanley Cup Playoffs content offerings on Facebook (Facebook.com/NBCSChicago) and Twitter (@NBCSBlackhawks & @NBCSChicago), along with a multitude of team & player facts/photos/quick video offerings via Instagram (‘NBCSChicago’)

From an audio content standpoint, NBC Sports Chicago delivers the popular “Blackhawks Talk PODCAST.” Hosted by Pat Boyle, along with NBC Sports Chicago’s team of Blackhawks content experts, the “Blackhawks Talk” podcast features in-depth Stanley Cup Playoffs discussion on the hottest topics and breaking news, along with special guest interviews with Blackhawks players/coaches/front office execs and additional NHL experts across the country. Fans can download all of NBC Sports Chicago’s podcasts at NBCSportsChicago.com/podcasts and simply subscribe to them via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher. The podcasts can be played on any mobile device, laptop, or desktop computer.

PROGRAMMING NOTES:

TOMORROW’S WHITE SOX GAME SHIFTS TO NBC SPORTS CHICAGO PLUS (NBCSCH+) – Due to tomorrow evening’s (Tue, Aug. 11) Blackhawks Game 1 coverage airing on the main NBC Sports Chicago channel location, the White Sox vs. Detroit telecast will now air on NBC Sports Chicago+ (NBCSCH+). White Sox coverage on NBCSCH+ tomorrow night begins at 5:30 PM with White Sox Pregame Live; first pitch at 6:10 PM. NBCSCH+ telecasts are provided to NBC Sports Chicago affiliates and distributed to viewers when two live events are scheduled simultaneously. NBCSCH+ is available on Comcast/Xfinity ch. 201 in the Chicago area/South Bend, IN & on Comcast/Xfinity ch. 285 in the Peoria, Springfield, Rockford and Champaign markets, along with being made available in DIRECTV, AT&T U-verse, RCN, and WOW! homes among others; viewers are urged to visit NBCSportsChicago.com’s special “Channel Finder” section (NBCSportsChicago.com/channel-finder) and punch in their zip code for complete channel location details.

NBC SPORTS CHICAGO

NBCSportsChicago.com/”MyTeams by NBC Sports” app

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Vegas Golden Knights – Stanley Cup Playoffs/Round One

GAME 1: Tuesday, August 11

9:00 PM – Blackhawks Pregame Live presented by ChevyDrivesChicago.com

9:30 PM – Stanley Cup Playoffs – Round 1/Game 1: Blackhawks at Golden Knights (Live stream available at NBCSportsChicago.com & the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app)

12 MIDNIGHT (time approx.) – Blackhawks Postgame Live presented by Hyundai

GAME 2: Thursday, August 13

4:00 PM – Blackhawks Pregame Live presented by ChevyDrivesChicago.com

4:30 PM – Stanley Cup Playoffs – Round 1/Game 2: Blackhawks at Golden Knights (Live stream available at NBCSportsChicago.com & the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app)

7:00 PM (time approx.) – Blackhawks Postgame Live presented by Hyundai

GAME 3: Saturday, August 15

6:30 PM – Blackhawks Pregame Live presented by ChevyDrivesChicago.com

7:00 PM – Stanley Cup Playoffs – Round 1/Game 3: Blackhawks vs. Golden Knights (NOTE: Game 3 is a national “NHL on NBC” telecast airing locally on WMAQ-TV/NBC 5; live stream available at NBCSports.com & the NBC Sports app)

9:30 PM (time approx.) – Blackhawks Postgame Live presented by Hyundai

GAME 4: Sunday, August 16

5:00 PM – Blackhawks Pregame Live presented by ChevyDrivesChicago.com

5:30 PM – Stanley Cup Playoffs – Round 1/Game 4: Blackhawks vs. Golden Knights (Live stream available at NBCSportsChicago.com & the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app)

8:00 PM (time approx.) – Blackhawks Postgame Live presented by Hyundai

GAME 5: Tuesday, August 18 – Blackhawks at Golden Knights (if necessary)

(PRECISE GAME TIME START AND SURROUNDING COVERAGE DETAILS TBA)

GAME 6: Thursday, August 20 – Blackhawks vs. Golden Knights (if necessary)

(PRECISE GAME TIME START AND SURROUNDING COVERAGE DETAILS TBA)

GAME 7: Saturday, August 22 – Blackhawks at Golden Knights (if necessary)

(PRECISE GAME TIME START AND SURROUNDING COVERAGE DETAILS TBA)

ALL TIMES ARE CENTRAL TIME

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS RETURN TO ACTION THIS WEEK ON NBC SPORTS CHICAGO

July 27, 2020 By admin

NBC Sports Chicago’s Live, Return-to-Play Blackhawks Coverage Begins with an Exhibition Telecast against the Defending Stanley Cup Champion St. Louis Blues this WEDNESDAY, JULY 29 at 5:30 PM CT (on NBC Sports Chicago+); Preceded by “The Return: Blackhawks” presented by ChevyDrivesChicago.com Special at 5:00 PM

NBC Sports Chicago to Carry Exclusive, Local “STANLEY CUP QUALIFYING ROUND” Coverage vs. the Edmonton Oilers on MONDAY, AUGUST 3 (Game 2) & WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 (Game 3) featuring Hall of Famers PAT FOLEY and EDDIE OLCZYK with the Game Call; NBC 5 to Air Game 1 on Saturday, August 1 at 2:00 PM; NBC Sports Chicago Scheduled to Carry Games 4 & 5 (if nec.)

LIVE STREAMING of EVERY Blackhawks Telecast on NBC Sports Chicago – including all Surrounding Pre/Postgame Programming –

to be Made Available to Authenticated Subscribers on NBCSportsChicago.com and via the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app

Chicago, IL (July 27, 2020) – NBC Sports Chicago – THE ONLY HOME for the CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS – has announced its Blackhawks return-to-play coverage details featuring live game coverage of the team’s Stanley Cup Qualifying Round against the Edmonton Oilers, an exhibition match-up against the defending Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues, live streaming of EVERY GAME and surrounding game coverage to authenticated subscribers via NBCSportsChicago.com and the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app, plus – a BRAND NEW STUDIO for Blackhawks Pre/Postgame Live, along with enhanced Blackhawks multiplatform content offerings and much more. (NOTE: Fans located anywhere in the U.S. can download MyTeams for free on iOS and Android devices in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.)

NBC Sports Chicago will carry the Blackhawks return to on-ice game action with an exhibition match on Wednesday, July 29 at 5:30 PM CT on NBC Sports Chicago+ (NBCSCH+), as the Blackhawks face-off against the defending Stanley Cup champion and longtime division rival St. Louis Blues (also streaming live to authenticated NBC Sports Chicago subscribers via the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app and NBCSportsChicago.com/BlackhawksStream). The exhibition game, along with all Stanley Cup Qualifying and Playoff games featuring the Blackhawks, will take place at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alta. and will be delivered to NBC Sports Chicago via a world feed. The Hall of Fame tandem of Pat Foley and Eddie Olczyk are scheduled to provide the call of all NBC Sports Chicago telecasts. Foley will be providing the play-by-play call from the United Center, while Olczyk will deliver his expert game analysis from NBC Sports’ International Broadcast Center in Stamford, Conn.

Prior to Wednesday’s exhibition game telecast, fans can look forward to The Return: Blackhawks presented by ChevyDrivesChicago.com at 5:00 PM on NBC Sports Chicago+. This half-hour special, hosted by NBC Sports Chicago’s veteran Blackhawks expert Pat Boyle (@BoyleNBCS) and former Blackhawks defensive standout Steve Konroyd (@Stevekonroyd), will provide fans with a review of the 2019-20 campaign prior to the league pausing the season on March 12, along with a detailed analysis of their upcoming Stanley Cup Qualifying Round series and discussion surrounding how players will have to adapt to living, practicing and playing games in the “bubble.”

Beginning with Game 1 on Saturday, August 1, the Blackhawks will face the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Qualifying Round best-of-five series. Game 1 will be an “NHL on NBC” national game telecast, which can be seen locally on WMAQ-TV/NBC 5 at 2:00 PM. NBC Sports Chicago will provide surrounding coverage of Game 1 with Blackhawks Pregame Live presented by ChevyDrivesChicago.com at 1:30 PM, featuring host Pat Boyle, along with analysts Steve Konroyd and Blackhawks Community Liaison/2013 Stanley Cup champion Jamal Mayers (@jamalmayers), from NBC Sports Chicago’s brand new, 4,100 sq. ft. state-of-the-art studio. Immediately following Game 1 on NBC 5, fans can turn over to NBC Sports Chicago for Blackhawks Postgame Live presented by Hyundai (4:30 PM time approx.) featuring Blackhawks head coach Jeremy Colliton’s live post-game press conference, along with post-game player reaction, expanded highlights, studio “demo” area analysis, a preview of Game 2 and much more.

NBC Sports Chicago will provide live, exclusive, local coverage of Stanley Cup Qualifiers Game 2 (Mon, August 3) & Game 3 (Wed, August 5). Live coverage on both nights gets underway on NBC Sports Chicago/NBCSportsChicago.com/”MyTeams by NBC Sports” app at 9:00 PM with Blackhawks Pregame Live presented by ChevyDrivesChicago.com featuring Boyle, Konroyd and Mayers who will provide a complete game preview, previous game recaps, along with player/coaches interviews. NBC Sports Chicago’s live Blackhawks vs. Oilers game coverage for Games 2 & 3 begins at 9:30 PM. Both games will be followed by an expanded edition of Blackhawks Postgame Live presented by Hyundai (12 midnight, time approx.). NOTE: Game 4 (Fri, August 7) and Game 5 (Sat, August 8) of this series (both “if necessary”) are currently scheduled to air on NBC Sports Chicago; game time starts and surrounding pre/post coverage times TBA.

In addition, Blackhawks fans are also urged to visit NBCSportsChicago.com/Blackhawks and the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app for 24/7 expert digital coverage via Blackhawks “Insider” Charlie Roumeliotis (@CRoumeliotis) and veteran Blackhawks reporter Scott King (@ScottKingMedia) featuring in-depth pre/postgame reports, player/coaches interviews, highlight videos, special features, galleries and much more. In addition, NBC Sports Chicago will provide Blackhawks fans with numerous, multi-platform content offerings on Facebook (Facebook.com/NBCSChicago) and Twitter (@NBCSBlackhawks & @NBCSChicago), along with a multitude of team & player facts/photos/quick video offerings via Instagram (‘NBCSChicago’)

From an audio content standpoint, NBC Sports Chicago delivers the popular “Blackhawks Talk PODCAST.” Hosted by Pat Boyle, along with NBC Sports Chicago’s team of Blackhawks content experts, the “Blackhawks Talk” podcast features in-depth Blackhawks discussion on the hottest topics and breaking news, along with special guest interviews with Blackhawks players/coaches/front office execs and additional NHL experts across the country. Fans can download all of NBC Sports Chicago’s podcasts at NBCSportsChicago.com/podcasts and simply subscribe to them via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher. The podcasts can be played on any mobile device, laptop, or desktop computer.

PROGRAMMING NOTES:

WHITE SOX GAMES ON AUG. 3 & 5 SHIFT TO NBC SPORTS CHICAGO PLUS (NBCSCH+) – Due to Blackhawks Stanley Cup Qualifying Round games airing on the main NBC Sports Chicago channel location, White Sox vs. Milwaukee telecasts on Mon, Aug. 3 & Wed, Aug. 5 will now air on NBC Sports Chicago+ (NBCSCH+). White Sox coverage on both nights begins at 6:30 PM with White Sox Pregame Live; first pitch at 7:10 PM. NBCSCH+ telecasts are provided to NBC Sports Chicago affiliates and distributed to viewers when two live events are scheduled simultaneously. NBCSCH+ is available on Comcast/Xfinity ch. 201 in the Chicago area/South Bend, IN & on Comcast/Xfinity ch. 285 in the Peoria, Springfield, Rockford and Champaign markets, along with being made available in DIRECTV, AT&T U-verse, RCN, and WOW! homes among others; viewers are urged to visit NBCSportsChicago.com’s special “Channel Finder” section (NBCSportsChicago.com/channel-finder) and punch in their zip code for complete channel location details.
SPORTSTALK LIVE – Hosted by David Kaplan (@thekapman), SportsTalk Live presented by The Chevy Silverado, airing this Thursday & Friday at 6:00 PM, will also provide fans with additional Blackhawks discussion featuring special guest panelists previewing upcoming Blackhawks match-ups, along with taking a deeper dive on which team has the best odds of capturing the coveted Stanley Cup Trophy.

NBC SPORTS CHICAGO

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Chicago Blackhawks vs. Edmonton Oilers – Stanley Cup Qualifying Round Schedule

GAME 1: Saturday, August 1

1:30 PM – Blackhawks Pregame Live presented by ChevyDrivesChicago.com

2:00 PM – Stanley Cup Qualifying Round/Game 1: Blackhawks at Oilers (NOTE: Game 1 is a national “NHL on NBC” telecast airing locally on WMAQ-TV/NBC 5; live stream available at NBCSports.com & the NBC Sports app)

4:30 PM (time approx.) – Blackhawks Postgame Live presented by Hyundai

GAME 2: Monday, August 3

9:00 PM – Blackhawks Pregame Live presented by ChevyDrivesChicago.com

9:30 PM – Stanley Cup Qualifying Round/Game 2: Blackhawks at Oilers (Live stream available at NBCSportsChicago.com & the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app)

12 MIDNIGHT (time approx.) – Blackhawks Postgame Live presented by Hyundai

GAME 3: Wednesday, August 5

9:00 PM – Blackhawks Pregame Live presented by ChevyDrivesChicago.com

9:30 PM – Stanley Cup Qualifying Round/Game 3: Blackhawks vs. Oilers (Live stream available at NBCSportsChicago.com & the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app)

12 MIDNIGHT (time approx.) – Blackhawks Postgame Live presented by Hyundai

GAME 4: Friday, August 7 – Blackhawks vs. Oilers (if necessary)

(PRECISE GAME TIME START AND SURROUNDING COVERAGE DETAILS TBA)

GAME 5: Saturday, August 8 – Blackhawks at Oilers (if necessary)

(PRECISE GAME TIME START AND SURROUNDING COVERAGE DETAILS TBA)

ALL TIMES ARE CENTRAL TIME

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

NBC Sports Chicago, a partnership between the Chicago Blackhawks (NHL), Chicago Bulls (NBA), Chicago White Sox (MLB) and the NBC Sports Group, features over 275 live pro games in high definition each year. In addition, NBC Sports Chicago delivers extensive pre/post-game coverage for its core pro team partners, as well as Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs multi-platform coverage, plus – local sports discussion programs that includes SportsTalk Live, and massive cross-platform coverage provided by the network’s growing digital platform, NBCSportsChicago.com, the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app, and its variety of fan-focused social media outlets. Fans can follow the network on Twitter via @NBCSChicago.

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NBC SPORTS CHICAGO TO UNVEIL BRAND NEW, STATE-OF-THE-ART STUDIO FACILITIES ON WHITE SOX OPENING DAY – FRIDAY, JULY 24

July 20, 2020 By admin

Dynamic 4,100 Square Foot Studio Features Multiple Anchor/Analyst Locations

Interactive Demo Area to Provide Enhanced, Insightful & Engaging Analysis

New Studio will be the Home for All White Sox, Blackhawks and Bulls Pre/Postgame Programs, Baseball Night in Chicago, SportsTalk Live,

along with Augmented Digital Offerings via NBCSportsChicago.com/”MyTeams by NBC Sports” App and Much More

Chicago, IL (July 20, 2020) – NBC Sports Chicago – THE ONLY HOME for the WHITE SOX, BLACKHAWKS and BULLS – has announced details surrounding its BRAND NEW STUDIO facilities, debuting this Friday, July 24 at 6:00 PM CT. The unveiling of NBC Sports Chicago’s new studio coincides with the network’s extensive multi-platform coverage of White Sox Opening Day 2020.

NBC Sports Chicago’s new 4,100 square foot studio will present a sleek, modern and open-area design utilizing dynamic LED technology, featuring a stunning and interactive “demo” area and multiple anchor/analyst positions designed for movement and flexibility. The network’s new studio is highlighted by a 23-foot wide LED monitor running along the length of room, forming the backdrop of the main anchor area. The innovative new “demo” area showcases a 16’x9’ monitor wall and four vertical monitors. In addition, the demo area features the latest in technology – a 15’x8’ LED floor allowing for NBC Sports Chicago’s on-air talent to interact and breakdown plays for all sports (including baseball, basketball, hockey, football, etc.), providing an even greater level of analysis and insight.

“Our incredible new studio will allow our expert talent roster to showcase our robust multi-platform content like never before,” said Kevin Cross, Senior Vice President/General Manager, NBC Sports Chicago. “The state-of-the-art design will lend itself to our on-going innovation on how we deliver content to the entire Chicago sports fan base. We’re very excited and looking forward to Friday night’s inaugural broadcast from this world-class studio facility.”

PHOTOS of the new studio here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/grtzmutxnhkt44j/AABiwGJ-eME473p3evSV3VUVa?dl=0
VIDEO highlights of the new studio here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/iyy74jywrxqua21/Studio%20Tease%20for%20PR.mp4?dl=0

NBC Sports Chicago’s new studio will serve as the main set for its team partners’ (Chicago White Sox, Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Bulls) Pre/Postgame Live shows. The new studio will also be the new home for Baseball Night in Chicago, along with being the eventual home later this fall for additional NBC Sports Chicago signature programs including SportsTalk Live, Football Aftershow, along with breaking news updates, live press conferences, magazine shows and enhanced digital/audio offerings via NBCSportsChicago.com and the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app.

The NBC Sports Chicago set design is the result of a long-standing partnership between NBC Sports/NBC News and the design group at Jack Morton Worldwide. Jack Morton’s award-winning work includes set designs for the NBC Sports headquarters in Stamford, Conn., including Football Night in America, NBC News Studio 6A and the TODAY Show at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, along with NBC Sports Regional Networks in Philadelphia, Boston and Bay Area (San Francisco). Fabrication work was completed by blackwalnut, whose projects include scenic environments for NBC Nightly News and MSNBC, NBC Sports’ Olympics coverage in Sochi, Rio and PyeongChang, as well as NBC Sports Regional Networks projects. Lighting was performed by The Lighting Design Group, who have partnered with NBC Olympics since 1992. LED display technology was orchestrated by Planar, whose previous projects include NBC Sports’ headquarters in Stamford, Conn., along with prior project assistance on the network’s Super Bowl and Olympics coverage.

NBC Sports Chicago – Overview of New Studio specifics:

4,100 square-foot studio
23-foot wide LED monitor on main anchor area
Interactive “demo” area with a 16’x9’ monitor wall, 15’x8’ LED floor, and four vertical monitors
120 LED tiles integrated into the set, including 75 in the walls and 45 in the demo area floor
Custom photography for the window views depict Chicago’s beautiful downtown skyline; plus – the iconic NBC logo is incorporated into the set design

PROGRAMMING NOTES:

EXHIBITION GAME COVERAGE: NBC Sports Chicago will air tonight’s White Sox vs. Cubs exhibition telecast, along with Wednesday night’s (July 22) exhibition telecast vs. Milwaukee, live from Guaranteed Rate Field featuring Jason Benetti & Steve Stone with the game call. Tonight & Wednesday night’s live coverage begins at 6:30 PM with White Sox Pregame Live presented by The Village of Bedford Park; first pitch both nights at 7:10 PM; Subaru White Sox Postgame Live follows tonight’s exh. game, while the White Sox Season Preview Special will follow Wednesday’s game.
OPENING DAY COVERAGE: NBC Sports Chicago’s expanded LIVE coverage of White Sox Opening Day 2020 on Friday, July 24 gets underway with live batting practice coverage from Guaranteed Rate Field at 5:00 PM, which will be followed by an on-site remote edition of SportsTalk Live presented by The Chevy Silverado at 5:30 PM. Then, at 6:00 PM, NBC Sports Chicago will debut its brand new studio on a special, one-hour, season premiere edition of White Sox Pregame Live presented by The Village of Bedford Park. First pitch gets underway at 7:10 PM featuring the White Sox hosting the AL Central rival Minnesota Twins. The game will be immediately followed by an expanded edition of Subaru White Sox Postgame Live. NOTE: Live streaming of every White Sox game and surrounding game coverage is available to authenticated NBC Sports Chicago subscribers via NBCSportsChicago.com and the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app.

NBC Sports Chicago, a partnership between the Chicago Blackhawks (NHL), Chicago Bulls (NBA), Chicago White Sox (MLB) and the NBC Sports Group, features over 275 live pro games in high definition each year. In addition, NBC Sports Chicago delivers extensive pre/post-game coverage for its core pro team partners, as well as Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs multi-platform coverage, plus – local sports discussion programs that includes SportsTalk Live, and massive cross-platform coverage provided by the network’s growing digital platform, NBCSportsChicago.com, the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app, and its variety of fan-focused social media outlets. Fans can follow the network on Twitter via @NBCSChicago.

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NBC SPORTS CHICAGO ANNOUNCES ITS 2020 CHICAGO WHITE SOX RETURN-TO-PLAY COVERAGE DETAILS

July 16, 2020 By admin

NBC Sports Chicago to Carry ALL THREE White Sox Exhibition Telecasts, which includes “Crosstown” Battles against the Cubs on SUNDAY, July 19 & MONDAY, July 20!

NBC Sports Chicago’s 59-Game Regular Season White Sox Schedule Gets Underway with the 2020 HOME OPENER against the Minnesota Twins on FRIDAY, JULY 24 featuring JASON BENETTI & STEVE STONE with the game call; Opening Day Content Offerings to also include Massive Digital Coverage on NBCSportsChicago.com, the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app, and all Social Media Portals!

LIVE STREAMING of EVERY White Sox Telecast on NBC Sports Chicago – including all Surrounding Pre/Postgame Programming –

to be Made Available to Authenticated Subscribers on NBCSportsChicago.com and via the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app!

NEW THIS SEASON: NBC Sports Chicago’s Brand New, State-of-the-Art STUDIO Debuts Friday, July 24!

RETURNING THIS SEASON: White Sox Legends OZZIE GUILLEN, FRANK THOMAS and SCOTT PODSEDNIK Return as Featured Analysts for NBC Sports Chicago’s ‘Pre/Postgame Live’ Coverage!

RETURNING THIS SEASON: Veteran White Sox Expert CHUCK GARFIEN and Multiplatform Authority LEILA RAHIMI Return as Hosts for “White Sox Pre/Postgame Live” and “Baseball Night in Chicago!”

EXPANDED DIGITAL/AUDIO COVERAGE: NBCSportsChicago.com to Feature In-Depth Reporting from New White Sox “Insider” ADAM HOGE and via Veteran White Sox Digital Reporter/Producer VINNIE DUBER; Additional Season-Long White Sox Content to also include New Episodes of the Acclaimed “White Sox Talk” Podcast, along with Expanded 24/7 Social Media Content via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram from NBC Sports Chicago’s crew of White Sox Experts!

TONIGHT/TOMORROW/SATURDAY: White Sox Intrasquad Game Coverage LIVE from Guaranteed Rate Field on NBC Sports Chicago & the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app!

Chicago, IL (July 16, 2020) – NBC Sports Chicago – THE NEW EXCLUSIVE HOME of the CHICAGO WHITE SOX – has announced its 2020 Chicago White Sox return-to-play coverage details featuring 59 regular season games (29 home, 30 road), three exhibition games (including a pair of “Crosstown” battles against the Cubs), live streaming of EVERY GAME and surrounding game coverage to authenticated subscribers via NBCSportsChicago.com and the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app, plus – a brand new studio unveiling on Opening Day, along with massive season-long offerings of dedicated, fan-focused White Sox multiplatform content and much more. (NOTE: Fans located anywhere in the U.S. can download MyTeams for free on iOS and Android devices in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.)

NBC Sports Chicago will carry the first of its three White Sox exhibition games on Sunday, July 19 at 7:00 PM CT, as the White Sox head to Wrigley Field for a “Crosstown” battle against the rival Cubs. On Monday, July 20, the White Sox will then host the Cubs at Guaranteed Rate Field with the final game of the team’s three-game exhibition set concluding with a home match-up against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, July 22. The always-entertaining tandem of Jason Benetti (@jasonbenetti) and Steve Stone (@stevestone) will call exhibition and regular season White Sox telecasts (home and road) from their socially-distanced booth positions at Guaranteed Rate Field. All three exhibition games will air at 7:00 PM and will each be preceded by White Sox Pregame Live presented by The Village of Bedford Park at 6:30 PM. Following Sunday and Monday’s games, NBC Sports Chicago will carry Subaru White Sox Postgame Live immediately following game action (9:45 PM time approx.). Following Wednesday’s final preseason game, NBC Sports Chicago will air the White Sox Season Preview Special presented by KIA — hosted by NBC Sports Chicago’s veteran White Sox expert Chuck Garfien (@ChuckGarfien) and White Sox 2005 World Series Championship manager/NBC Sports Chicago analyst Ozzie Guillen (@OzzieGuillen) — will feature player/coaches interviews, a detailed season preview analysis, a comprehensive look at this year’s Opening Day roster, an overview of all the off-season moves, along with deep discussion surrounding player preparedness in the midst of a pandemic and how players will have to adapt to significant health & safety precautions for the first time in their careers.

The first of 59 regular season White Sox games on NBC Sports Chicago begins with the 2020 HOME OPENER on Friday, July 24 at 7:00 PM CT against the AL Central rival Minnesota Twins. Opening Day coverage begins at 6:00 PM with an hour-long, expanded edition of White Sox Pregame Live presented by The Village of Bedford Park. NBC Sports Chicago’s Opening Day pregame coverage is scheduled to have Chuck Garfien live at Guaranteed Rate Field with the latest game day team/player updates, while Leila Rahimi (@leilarahimi) will be joined in studio by Ozzie Guillen for complete pre-game analysis. The Home Opener will be immediately followed by an expanded edition of Subaru White Sox Postgame Live featuring White Sox manager Rick Renteria’s live post-game press conference, along with post-game player reaction, expanded highlights, detailed analysis and more. In addition this season, White Sox legend/Baseball Hall of Famer Frank Thomas (@TheBigHurt_35) and 2005 White Sox World Series hero Scott Podsednik will also be a part of the network’s Pre/Postgame Live analyst rotation. NOTE: White Sox “Opening Week” on NBC Sports Chicago is presented by Taco Bell.

Additional MLB coverage on NBC Sports Chicago this season will also be delivered on Baseball Night in Chicago presented by Jet’s Pizza, the network’s “Chicago-focused” baseball discussion program, airing live on Mondays and Thursdays at 5:30 PM with re-airs at 6:30 PM on non-game days. Now in its third season, Baseball Night in Chicago is hosted by Leila Rahimi with featured analysts Ozzie Guillen, SportsTalk Live host/Cubs expert David Kaplan (@thekapman), new White Sox “Insider” Adam Hoge (@AdamHoge), new Cubs “Insider” Gordon Wittenmyer (@GDubCub), new Cubs digital reporter/producer Maddie Lee (@maddie_m_lee), veteran White Sox digital reporter/producer Vinnie Duber (@VinnieDuber), along with a variety of White Sox & Cubs players/coaches/front office execs, plus national baseball experts and special guests from coast-to-coast. Throughout the 2020 baseball season, NBC Sports Chicago will also carry SportsTalk Live presented by The Chevy Silverado weeknights at 6:00 PM with host David Kaplan and special guest panelists.

ALSO on Opening Day (Friday, July 24) – NBC Sports Chicago will be unveiling its BRAND NEW STUDIO, a state-of-the-art new design featuring studio-wide LED monitors and floor-length LED lighting, a sleek “demo area” for NBC Sports Chicago’s analysts to educate fans on in-game specifics, custom on-set photography of Chicago’s beautiful skyline and much more. NOTE: NBC Sports Chicago will be announcing further details on its new studio Monday, July 20.

Throughout the season, White Sox fans are also urged to visit NBCSportsChicago.com/WhiteSox and the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app for 24/7 expert digital coverage via Adam Hoge, Vinnie Duber and Chuck Garfien featuring in-depth pre/postgame reports, player/coaches interviews, highlight videos, special features, galleries and much more. In addition, NBC Sports Chicago will provide White Sox fans with numerous, multi-platform content offerings on Facebook (Facebook.com/NBCSChicago) and Twitter (@NBCSWhiteSox & @NBCSChicago), along with a multitude of team & player facts/photos/quick video offerings via Instagram (‘NBCSChicago’).

From an audio content standpoint, NBC Sports Chicago delivers the acclaimed “White Sox Talk PODCAST” presented by Wintrust. Hosted by Chuck Garfien, along with Adam Hoge and NBC Sports Chicago’s White Sox content producers Ryan McGuffey (@RyanMcGuffey) and Chris Kamka (@ckamka), the “White Sox Talk” podcasts feature in-depth White Sox discussion on the hottest topics and breaking news throughout the season, along with special guest interviews with White Sox players/coaches/front office execs and additional MLB experts across the country. Fans can download all of NBC Sports Chicago’s podcasts at NBCSportsChicago.com/podcasts and simply subscribe to them via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher. The podcasts can be played on any mobile device, laptop, or desktop computer.

PROGRAMMING NOTES:

WHITE SOX INTRASQUAD GAMES – NBC Sports Chicago will continue airing White Sox intrasquad games live from Guaranteed Rate Field this week on the following date/times: Tonight (Thu, July 16) at 7:00 PM, Friday, July 17 at 1:00 PM & Saturday, July 18 at 6:00 PM (game times subject to change). Featuring the game call from Jason Benetti and Chuck Garfien, these games will also stream live via the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app.
NBC SPORTS CHICAGO PLUS (+) – Select White Sox games may air on NBC Sports Chicago+. NBC Sports Chicago+ (NBCSCH+) telecasts are provided to NBC Sports Chicago affiliates and distributed to viewers when two live events are scheduled simultaneously. NBCSCH+ is available in high-definition on Comcast/Xfinity ch. 201 in the Chicago area/South Bend, IN & on Comcast/Xfinity ch. 285 in the Peoria, Springfield, Rockford and Champaign markets, along with being made available in DIRECTV, AT&T U-verse, RCN, and WOW! homes among others; viewers are urged to visit NBCSportsChicago.com’s special “Channel Finder” section (NBCSportsChicago.com/channel-finder) and punch in their zip code for complete channel location details.

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2020 Chicago White Sox Schedule

EXHIBITION

Sun July 19 7:00 pm @ CUBS
Mon, July 20 7:00 pm vs. CUBS
Wed, July 22 7:00 pm vs. Milwaukee

REGULAR SEASON

Fri, July 24 7:00 pm vs. Minnesota
Sat, July 25 1:00 pm vs. Minnesota
Sun, July 26 1:00 pm vs. Minnesota
Mon, July 27 6:00 pm @ Cleveland
Tue, July 28 6:00 pm @ Cleveland
Wed, July 29 5:00 pm @ Cleveland
Fri, July 31 7:00 pm @ Kansas City
Sat, Aug 1 6:00 pm @ Kansas City
Sun, Aug 2 1:00 pm @ Kansas City
Mon, Aug 3 7:00 pm @ Milwaukee
Tue, Aug 4 7:00 pm @ Milwaukee
Wed, Aug 5 7:00 pm vs. Milwaukee
Thu, Aug 6 7:00 pm vs. Milwaukee
Fri, Aug 7 7:00 pm vs. Cleveland
Sat, Aug 8 1:00 pm vs. Cleveland
Sun, Aug 9 1:00 pm vs. Cleveland
Mon, Aug 10 6:00 pm @ Detroit
Tue, Aug 11 6:00 pm @ Detroit
Wed, Aug 12 12:00 pm @ Detroit
Sat, Aug 15 1:00 pm vs. St. Louis
Sun, Aug 16 1:00 pm vs. St. Louis
Mon, Aug 17 7:00 pm vs. Detroit
Tue, Aug 18 7:00 pm vs. Detroit
Wed, Aug 19 7:00 pm vs. Detroit
Thu, Aug 20 1:00 pm vs. Detroit
Fri, Aug 21 7:00 pm @ CUBS
Sat, Aug 22 7:00 pm @ CUBS
Sun, Aug 23 1:20 pm @ CUBS
Tue, Aug 25 7:00 pm vs. Pittsburgh
Wed, Aug 26 1:00 pm vs. Pittsburgh
Fri, Aug 28 7:00 pm vs. Kansas City
Sat, Aug 29 1:00 pm vs. Kansas City
Sun, Aug 30 1:00 pm vs. Kansas City
Mon, Aug 31 7:00 pm @ Minnesota
Tue, Sept 1 7:00 pm @ Minnesota
Wed, Sept 2 7:00 pm @ Minnesota
Thu, Sept 3 7:00 pm @ Kansas City
Fri, Sept 4 7:00 pm @ Kansas City
Sat, Sept 5 6:00 pm @ Kansas City
Sun, Sept 6 1:00 pm @ Kansas City
Tue, Sept 8 6:00 pm @ Pittsburgh
Wed, Sept 9 6:00 pm @ Pittsburgh
Fri, Sept 11 7:00 pm vs. Detroit
Sat, Sept 12 6:00 pm vs. Detroit
Sun, Sept 13 1:00 pm vs. Detroit
Mon, Sept 14 7:00 pm vs. Minnesota
Tue, Sept 15 7:00 pm vs. Minnesota
Wed, Sept 16 7:00 pm vs. Minnesota
Thu, Sept 17 1:00 pm vs. Minnesota
Fri, Sept 18 6:00 pm @ Cincinnati
Sat, Sept 19 5:00 pm @ Cincinnati
Sun, Sept 20 12:00 pm @ Cincinnati
Mon, Sept 21 5:00 pm @ Cleveland
Tue, Sept 22 5:00 pm @ Cleveland
Wed, Sept 23 5:00 pm @ Cleveland
Thu, Sept 24 5:00 pm @ Cleveland
Fri, Sept 25 7:00 pm vs. CUBS
Sat, Sept 26 6:00 pm vs. CUBS
Sun, Sept 27 2:00 pm vs. CUBS

3 preseason, 59 regular season games

Regular season: 29 Home, 30 Road

All Times Central Time

Schedule Subject to Change

NBC Sports Chicago, a partnership between the Chicago Blackhawks (NHL), Chicago Bulls (NBA), Chicago White Sox (MLB) and the NBC Sports Group, features over 275 live pro games in high definition each year. In addition, NBC Sports Chicago delivers extensive pre/post-game coverage for its core pro team partners, as well as Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs multi-platform coverage, plus – local sports discussion programs that includes SportsTalk Live, and massive cross-platform coverage provided by the network’s growing digital platform, NBCSportsChicago.com, the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app, and its variety of fan-focused social media outlets. Fans can follow the network on Twitter via @NBCSChicago.

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NBC SPORTS CHICAGO TO REPLAY ALL 32 REGULAR SEASON WINS FROM THE 2019-2020 CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS CAMPAIGN BEGINNING WEDNESDAY, JULY 1

June 30, 2020 By admin

Chicago, IL (June 30, 2020) – NBC Sports Chicago has announced additional live pro game replacement programming as the network will be re-airing all 32 regular season wins from the current 2019-2020 Chicago Blackhawks season, leading up to the team’s return-to-play in the Stanley Cup Qualifiers set to take place in the coming weeks. NBC Sports Chicago is scheduled to air 2019-2020 Blackhawks “Rewind” telecasts beginning TOMORROW NIGHT, Wednesday, July 1, through Thursday, July 30 (schedule subject to change). From July 1 through July 27, Blackhawks “Rewind” telecasts will air nightly at 7:00 PM CT. On July 28 & 29, the network will air two games each day at 4:30 PM & 7:00 PM, concluding with win #32 on July 30 at 4:30 PM. (NOTES: Authenticated NBC Sports Chicago subscribers can also stream select “Rewind” match-ups online via NBCSportsChicago.com/WatchLive; game replays will only be made available to viewers within NBC Sports Chicago’s designated viewing territory.)

Prior to the NHL suspending play on March 12, the Blackhawks held a 32-30-8 record, earning victories in five of their final seven regular season appearances. Nine-time NHL All-Star/2016 Hart Memorial Trophy recipient for league MVP Patrick Kane led the Blackhawks in scoring with 33 goals, 51 assists and 84 points. Team captain/2010 Conn Smythe Trophy winner for Stanley Cup Playoff MVP Jonathan Toews followed Kane in overall team scoring with 60 points (18 goals, 42 assists). Rookie standout/Calder Memorial Trophy candidate Dominik Kubalik was third on the Blackhawks with 46 points (30 goals, 16 assists), followed by consistent scoring threat, third-year RW Alex DeBrincat with 45 points (18 goals, 27 assists).

Please note NBC Sports Chicago’s 2019-2020 Blackhawks “Rewind” game schedule beginning tomorrow night, Wednesday, July 1 at 7:00 PM CT:

Wed, July 1 3-1 win — vs. Edmonton (from 10/14/19)
Thu, July 2 3-2 OT win — vs. Columbus (from 10/18/19)
Fri, July 3 5-1 win — vs. Los Angeles (from 10/27/19)
Sat, July 4 3-2 OT win — @ Anaheim (from 11/3/19)
Sun, July 5 5-2 win — vs. Vancouver (from 11/7/19)
Mon, July 6 5-4 win — vs. Toronto (from 11/10/19)
Tue, July 7 5-3 win — @ Vegas (from 11/13/19)
Wed, July 8 7-2 win — @ Nashville (from 11/16/19)
Thu, July 9 4-1 win — vs. Buffalo (from 11/17/19)
Fri, July 10 3-0 win — vs. Dallas (from 11/26/19)
Sat, July 11 4-3 OT win — @ Boston (from 12/5/19)
Sun, July 12 2-1 SO win — @ New Jersey (from 12/6/19)
Mon, July 13 5-3 win — vs. Minnesota (from 12/15/19)
Tue, July 14 4-1 win — @ Winnipeg (from 12/19/19)
Wed, July 15 5-3 win — @ Colorado (from 12/21/19)
Thu, July 16 5-2 win — vs. NY Islanders (from 12/27/19)
Fri, July 17 3-2 SO win — @ Columbus (from 12/29/19)
Sat, July 18 5-3 win — @ Calgary (from 12/31/19)
Sun, July 19 4-2 win — vs. Detroit (from 1/5/20)
Mon, July 20 4-2 win — vs. Anaheim (from 1/11/20)
Tue, July 21 3-2 OT win — @ Ottawa (from 1/14/20)
Wed, July 22 4-1 win — @ Montreal (from 1/15/20)
Thu, July 23 6-2 win — @ Toronto (from 1/18/20)
Fri, July 24 5-2 win — vs. Winnipeg (from 1/19/20)
Sat, July 25 3-2 SO win — @ Arizona (from 2/1/20)
Sun, July 26 8-4 win — @ Calgary (from 2/15/20)
Mon, July 27 2-1 SO win — vs. Nashville (from 2/21/20)
Tue, July 28 5-2 win — @ Tampa Bay (from 2/27/20) – 4:30 PM start time
Tue, July 28 3-2 SO win — @ Florida (from 2/29/20) – 7:00 PM start time
Wed, July 29 6-2 win — vs. Anaheim (from 3/3/20) – 4:30 PM start time
Wed, July 29 4-3 win — vs. Edmonton (from 3/5/20) – 7:00 PM start time
Thu, July 30 6-2 win — vs. San Jose (from 3/11/20) – 4:30 PM start time

All games from July 1-27 are 7:00 PM CT start times; July 28-30 varied start times noted above

Schedule Subject to Change

NOTE: For the latest news, analysis, team/league updates and team-specific podcasts, fans are urged to visit NBCSportsChicago.com or download the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app.

NBC Sports Chicago, a partnership between the Chicago Blackhawks (NHL), Chicago Bulls (NBA), Chicago White Sox (MLB) and the NBC Sports Group, features over 275 live pro games in high definition each year. In addition, NBC Sports Chicago delivers extensive pre/post-game coverage for its core pro team partners, as well as Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs multi-platform coverage, plus – local sports discussion programs that includes SportsTalk Live, and massive cross-platform coverage provided by the network’s growing digital platform, NBCSportsChicago.com, the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app, and its variety of fan-focused social media outlets. Fans can follow the network on Twitter via @NBCSChicago.

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