NYSportsJournalism.com - CBS, Big East Extend Hoops Alliance Thru 2025
The deal, which runs through the 2024-25 season, is via a sub-license agreement with Fox Sports.
Financial terms were not released.
The agreement includes national exposure for 20 men’s regular-season basketball games per year, with at least two appearances for each of the ten schools.
CBS Sports will broadcast up to four games per season with the remainder to air on CBS Sports Network.
Big East teams include Butler, Creighton, DePaul, Georgetown, Marquette, Providence, St. John’s, Seton Hall, Villanova and Xavier.
“CBS Sports has partnered with the Big East for more than 35 years and we are thrilled to be able to continue to showcase the conference across our platforms for years to come,” Dan Weinberg, evp-programming, CBS Sports, said via the network.
“The depth of the conference has never been stronger and we are excited to continue our long-standing relationship with the Big East in delivering high-quality basketball to our viewers.”
According to Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman, We’re very excited that the long-standing national television coverage Big East basketball has enjoyed on CBS Sports will be continuing for the next six years.
“We’re grateful for the outstanding support CBS provides annually to the college game and look forward to partnering to bring compelling broadcasts to our fans around the country.”