University of Connecticut Athletics
CHANNEL 3 WFSB, WFSB+, AND WWAX ANNOUNCE EXTENDED LONG-TERM MEDIA PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT
4/21/2026 11:00:00 AM | General
Five-Year Agreement Expands Coverage of UConn Athletics Across Multiple Platforms
STORRS, CT - Channel 3 WFSB, WFSB+ and its sister station WWAX are proud to announce the extension of their long-standing media partnership with the University of Connecticut (UConn), cementing a new five-year agreement that deepens the stations' commitment to bringing Connecticut fans closer to the Huskies than ever before.
The renewed partnership reflects both organizations' shared dedication to the communities of Connecticut and their passion for celebrating the excellence of UConn Athletics.
"Connecting with communities will always remain central to our mission," said David Hughes, General Manager, Channel 3 WFSB and WWAX. "UConn Athletics is a source of tremendous pride for the people of Connecticut, and we are thrilled to expand our partnership and bring even more Husky coverage to our viewers."
Partnership Highlights
Under the terms of the five-year agreement, Gray Media's Channel 3 WFSB, WFSB+ and WWAX will deliver an expanded slate of UConn Athletics programming, including:
- 54 Men's and Women's Pre-Game Basketball Shows — Hosted by fan favorites Joe Zone and Erin Connolly, these pre-game shows will provide in-depth analysis, player features, and expert commentary to get fans ready for tip-off.
- Monthly UConn Unleashed College Sports Specials — A recurring monthly program dedicated to the full breadth of UConn's collegiate athletics, spotlighting teams, athletes, and stories from across the Huskies' programs.
- UConn Football and Basketball Game Broadcasts — The partnership includes the option to air certain UConn Football and Basketball games. Additional details regarding specific game broadcasts will be announced at a later date.
- Eyewitness News Team at Every Home Football Game — The Channel 3 WFSB Eyewitness News Team will be on-site at every UConn home football game, giving fans the opportunity to meet their favorite anchors and reporters while cheering on the Huskies together.
"We are excited to build on what has already been a tremendous partnership with WFSB-3 and WWAX," said David Benedict, UConn Director of Athletics. "This expanded agreement means UConn fans across every platform will have greater access to the athletes and programs that make UConn Nation so special. That is a win for our fans and our entire UConn community."
Fans can tune in to Channel 3 WFSB, WFSB+ and WWAX for the latest UConn Athletics coverage and stay connected with the Eyewitness News Team throughout the season.
Viewers can find WFSB+ on your Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Fubo, YouTube TV, or Smart TV. Find the WAX on:
- Comcast: Channels 931 & 1166
- Cox: Channel 19
- Frontier: Channel 27
- Altice: Channel 113
- Over the Air: Channel 27 & 3.4
The relationship with Channel 3 WSFB is managed by UConn Sports Properties, the locally based team of Learfield and exclusive multimedia rights holder for the Huskies.
