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CW Richmond to broadcast six Richmond Flying Squirrels games in 2026

Richmond Flying Squirrels TV households in the Richmond market will be able to tune in to six Richmond Flying Squirrels games on CW Richmond, starting with the Double-A baseball team’s home opener on April 7.

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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