JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Cox Media Group (CMG) Jacksonville and the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday announced a new local broadcast partnership, naming Action Sports Jax TV the team’s official broadcast partner in Northeast Florida beginning this season (2026-27).
The addition builds on Action Sports Jax TV’s fast-growing sports lineup. The channel is already the Official Station of the Jacksonville Jaguars and carries every Orlando Magic game under a new multi-year NBA partnership — making WJAX-TV 47.2 one of the most sports-rich, free over-the-air channels in the Southeast.
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Under the new agreement, all locally distributed Tampa Bay Lightning regular-season games — apart from national exclusives — will air on Action Sports Jax TV (WJAX-TV 47.2), with select games also airing on CBS47 and FOX30.
This new partnership will bring Tampa Bay Lightning hockey games free to households throughout Northeast Florida.
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“Action News Jax has been trusted companions for Northeast Florida families, delivering local news, First Alert Weather, and local stories that matter most,” Omesh Somaru, VP and General Manager of Cox Media Group, Jacksonville, said. “We’re always looking for ways to bring more live sports to Northeast Florida for free, and adding Tampa Bay Lightning hockey to Action Sports Jax TV does exactly that. It joins Jaguars football and Orlando Magic basketball on Action Sports Jax TV, giving fans one more reason to watch and local businesses a new way to reach one of the region’s most engaged audiences.”
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Beyond live games, fans can expect pregame and postgame coverage, first round playoffs, a weekly 30-minute program from Scripps Sports, and other original Lightning-related content designed to deepen the connection between the team and the Jacksonville community.
Across football, basketball and now hockey, Action Sports Jax TV gives brands a direct line to some of the region’s most loyal, highly engaged fan bases.
Additional information regarding game schedules, coverage plans, and programming details will be announced prior to the start of the 2026-27 season.
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