MIAMI, FL – The HEAT and WPLG Local 10 today announced a newly expanded media rights agreement, making the South Florida station home of HEAT basketball during the 2026-27 season.
Beginning in October, Local 10 will air all non-nationally televised HEAT games on free, over-the-air television. This agreement allows millions of viewers across South Florida access to HEAT games throughout WPLG’s full broadcast reach. In addition, WPLG will provide Spanish language audio via Secondary Audio Programming (SAP).
The partnership extends beyond HEAT game coverage, providing fans with comprehensive programming from the team. During the 2025-26 season, Local 10 simulcast 12 HEAT games resulting in increased viewership. In addition, Local 10 broadcast the 2026 HEAT Gala Live from the Red Carpet. This season, the HEAT and Local 10 will bring additional programming to fans.
Miami HEAT x @WPLGLocal10 🔥🏀
We have a new South Florida broadcast station home! Next season WPLG will air all non-nationally televised HEAT games on free, over-the-air television & the Local 10+ Platinum App allowing fans to watch games on smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs pic.twitter.com/voCAIHjvTL
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) June 8, 2026
“We’re very excited to be on Local 10 this upcoming season,” said Michael McCullough, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of the Miami HEAT. “Last season was a great experience not only for the HEAT and Local 10, but the fans as well. The increased viewership proved the strength of this partnership and the benefit of having the local reach of WPLG was unmistakable. We’re looking forward to taking this to the next level this upcoming season and giving HEAT Nation a truly special viewing experience.”
In addition to broadcast coverage, HEAT games will also be available on Local 10’s new free streaming platform, LOCAL 10 Plus Platinum. The platform allows fans to watch games on smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs, along with additional HEAT content and specials.
“We are thrilled to carry a complete season of Miami HEAT basketball for what should be a very exciting 2026-27 season,” said Bert Medina, WPLG President & CEO. “No matter where our viewers want to watch the Miami HEAT on cable, satellite, over-the-air antenna or our free streaming app, our mission is to make sure they have easy direct access to every game on our air.”
The HEAT and Local 10 will announce the full 2026–27 broadcast schedule, along with additional programming and content, following the NBA’s official schedule release later this summer.
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