Stephen Tsai: Here’s hoping UH’s new TV partner will continue predecessor’s high standard
The University of Hawaii's long-standing broadcast partner, Spectrum Sports, may be ending its 15-year run covering UH athletic events as Hawaii News Now enters exclusive negotiations for future rights. Spectrum Sports has been praised for its high-quality production, especially in men’s volleyball, and its annual $3 million rights fees to the university. The shift comes as UH transitions most sports to the Mountain West Conference, which requires digital streaming capabilities and simultaneous event coverage. The hope is that the new partner will maintain the same production standards and storytelling excellence established by Spectrum Sports.
- ▪Spectrum Sports has been UH’s sole broadcast rights holder for 15 years, airing over 100 events annually and providing more than $3 million per year in rights fees.
- ▪Hawaii News Now is in exclusive negotiations to become UH’s new broadcast partner, potentially replacing Spectrum Sports.
- ▪UH is moving most sports from the Big West to the Mountain West Conference, which mandates live streaming of non-nationally televised events via the Mountain West app.
- ▪Spectrum Sports was particularly acclaimed for its men’s volleyball coverage, featuring high-quality production and talent like Kanoa Leahey and Chris McLachlin.
- ▪The new broadcast partner is expected to offer simultaneous coverage of multiple events and adapt to modern viewing trends, including mobile and streaming platforms.
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