BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Patriot League and CBS Sports announce a multi-year television deal that will extend their 23-year relationship. Under the agreement, CBS Sports Network will air Patriot League men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s lacrosse and a variety of other sports.
The deal provides for a minimum of 24 total live events in each year of the agreement, and maintains the League’s presence on CBS Sports Network for championships in men’s and women’s basketball and men’s and women’s lacrosse. CBS Sports Network will televise the semifinals and championship game for Patriot League men’s basketball and men’s lacrosse, as well as the championship game for women’s basketball and women’s lacrosse.
“We are proud to maintain our relationship with CBS Sports,” Patriot League Commissioner Jennifer Heppel said. “They continue to be a trusted partner that allows us the platform to showcase Patriot League programs and student-athletes to a national television audience. We look forward to continuing to work together to provide memorable experiences for the League’s fans and campus communities.”
"For more than two decades, the Patriot League has been a tremendous partner, and we’re proud to build on our longstanding relationship,” said Bess Barnes, Vice President, Programming, CBS Sports. “Together, we will continue to showcase the League’s marquee events, including championships in men's and women's basketball and lacrosse.”
The Patriot League was represented by Dan Gale and Lindsey Ross of LEONA in the negotiation.
The Patriot League is in its 23rd year in partnership with CBS Sports Network, which is widely available through all major cable, satellite, and telco distributors as well as via OTT streaming service providers YouTube TV, fuboTV, and Hulu. Additionally, a live CBS Sports Network stream is available through CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports App by authenticating with select providers. For more information, including a full programming schedule, go to
www.cbssportsnetwork.com.
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The Patriot League is in its fourth decade of academic and athletic achievement, continually demonstrating that student-athletes can excel at both academics and athletics without sacrificing high standards. The Patriot League’s athletic success is achieved while its member institutions remain committed to its founding principle of admitting and graduating student-athletes who are academically representative of their class. Participation in athletics at Patriot League institutions is viewed as an important component of a well-rounded education.