Comcast Cable Outage Disrupts Florida Panthers Broadcast
Florida Panthers fans in South Florida experienced a frustrating setback on Tuesday night as their game against the Ottawa Senators was unavailable on Comcast Cable. The disruption stems from a contract dispute between Comcast and Scripps TV stations, leading to the removal of channels broadcasting Panthers games.
What Happened?
The Florida Panthers organization released a statement shortly after the game began, informing fans in Miami-Dade, Broward, and West Palm Beach counties that the game would not be broadcast on Comcast. This blackout is a direct result of Comcast’s decision to drop coverage of Scripps TV stations, which now carry the Panthers’ local broadcasts.
Where Can You Watch the Panthers?
Despite the Comcast cable outage, Panthers fans still have options to catch the action:
- Over-the-Air Broadcast: Tune into local channels.
- Other Cable/Satellite Providers: Check with alternative providers in your area.
- Panthers Plus App: Stream the game live through the official Panthers Plus app.
Specifically, in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, games are now available on WSFL-Channel 39. For fans in Palm Beach/Treasure Coast, WHDT-9 is the channel to watch. And in Fort Myers/Naples, you can find the games on WFTX-Channel 36.3.
Panthers’ Broadcast Shift
This situation arose after the Panthers transitioned their local game broadcasts to Scripps Sports from Bally Sports Florida ahead of the 2024-25 season. This change in broadcasting partners is at the heart of the current dispute with Comcast.
Take Action: Contact Comcast
The Panthers are urging affected fans to contact Comcast directly to demand the restoration of their Panthers programming. You can reach Comcast at 1-800-934-6489.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. For more information on sports broadcasting rights and disputes, you can visit The Verge.
