The home opener broadcast begins with coverage of Opening Night ceremonies beginning at 6:30 p.m. with first pitch scheduled at 7:05 p.m.
“We are thrilled to be part of this historic season,” said Kym Grinnage, regional VP/Gray Television and general manager of WWBT/WUPV. “We appreciate the opportunity to bring Flying Squirrels games to viewers across RVA on free, over-the-air television.”
The games will be broadcast WUPV/CW Richmond.
Trey Wilson, who has been part of the broadcast team for the Squirrels, the Double-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, since 2019, will handle the play-by-play.
CW Richmond is available regionally at:
- Over-the-air channel 65.1
- Comcast Xfinity channels 809 and 1065
- Verizon Fios channel 513
- DIRECTV channel 65
- YouTube TV
- Hulu + Live TV
- DIRECTV Stream
“This is such a great opportunity to bring the sights and sounds of CarMax Park to viewers throughout Central Virginia,” said Flying Squirrels General Manager Anthony Oppermann. “Partnering with CW Richmond was a natural fit, and we look forward to televising even more games in the future.”
The full schedule of telecasts in 2026:
- Tuesday, April 7 vs. Altoona Curve (Pittsburgh Pirates) – 6:30 p.m.
- Sunday, May 24 vs. Binghamton Rumble Ponies (New York Mets) – 2 p.m.
- Wednesday, June 10 vs. Harrisburg Senators (Washington Nationals – 7 p.m.
- Thursday, July 23 vs. Hartford Yard Goats (Colorado Rockies) – 7 p.m.
- Wednesday, Aug. 5 vs. Reading Fightin Phils (Philadelphia Phillies) – 7 p.m.
- Thursday, Aug. 27 vs. Portland Sea Dogs (Boston Red Sox) – 7 p.m.
In addition to the telecasts, all Flying Squirrels home games can be streamed with a subscription on MLB.TV, MiLB.TV, the MLB app and the MiLB app.
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