Monumental Sports Network has announced a slate of live alternate broadcasts for Washington Capitals and Wizards games. Through the end of the 2023-24 seasons, five alternate Capitals broadcasts and three Wizards alternate broadcasts will be available to sports fans throughout the DMV region, starting on Thursday, April 4 at 7:00 PM ET when the Capitals play the Pittsburgh Penguins.
“We’re excited to experiment with new alternate broadcast formats for our fanbase,” said Zach Leonsis, President of Media & New Enterprises at Monumental Sports & Entertainment. “This complimentary live viewing experience demonstrates our commitment to doing more with our live rights than ever before while also super serving our fanbase.”
The alternate broadcasts will follow a format similar to ESPN’s “ManningCast” broadcasts and will feature a rotation hosts, analysts, and special guests. Viewers will receive real-time analysis of the live games and engaging conversation about the Capitals and Wizards and other hot topics around the NBA and NHL.
Regularly appearing talent for the Capitals alternate broadcasts include Grant Paulsen of 106.7 The Fan, former Capitals forward and Stanley Cup champion Devante Smith-Pelly, former Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau, and Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network. On the Wizards side, regularly appearing talent includes JP Finlay of 106.7 The Fan, NBC 4 WRC, and MNMT, former Wizards center and current MNMT analyst Jason Smith, former Wizards play-by-play announcer Steve Buckhantz, and University of Maryland men’s basketball hall of famer Greivis Vásquez.
“Our new production facility and studio grant us the opportunity to innovate around the live viewing experience for our fans. I believe that these initial alternate broadcasts are only a precursor to what will be developed as soon as next season.” added Leonsis.
Capitals and Wizards alternate broadcasts will be available both on linear tv and via Monumental’s digital streaming platform. For fans without a Pay TV subscription, in October, Monumental Sports Network unveiled direct-to-consumer (DTC) subscription memberships for viewers seeking to access Monumental Sports Network’s live and on-demand programming.
