In addition, both the team and WKYC Studios will continue to collaborate on various community initiatives, including the annual CLE Inspires Giveathon.
CLEVELAND — WKYC will remain your broadcast television home of the Cleveland Guardians, with the two sides officially announcing an extension of their 20-year partnership on Monday.
As part of this renewed collaboration, WKYC will air 10 simulcast games during the upcoming season, available for free, over-the-air to viewers throughout the region. These broadcasts allow a larger audience of Guardians fans to watch a sampling of the regular season, enhancing distribution of the games and strengthening the league’s partnership with pay TV partners that provide access to the full regular season.
In addition, WKYC Studios and the club will continue to collaborate on various community initiatives, most notably the annual Cleveland Guardians Charities Giveathon during CLE Inspires Week.
“We’re incredibly proud to extend this long-standing creative partnership, which not only strengthens our connection with the team but also deepens the bond fans feel with the players, the moments, and the stories that make baseball so special,” said John Trevino, President & General Manager of WKYC. “With thoughtful coverage and behind-the-scenes access, we’re committed to bringing fans closer to the heart of the game.”
The 10 matchups airing on WKYC will feature the same usual broadcast team of Matt Underwood, Rick Manning, and Andre Knott, and will also air on cable and online via Guardians TV. The full list of games is as follows:
- May 30 vs. Los Angeles Angels – 7:10 p.m.
- June 6 vs. Houston Astros – 7:10 p.m.
- June 24 vs. Toronto Blue Jays – 6:40 p.m.
- July 4 vs. Detroit Tigers – 7:10 p.m.
- July 18 vs. Athletics – 7:10 p.m.
- July 25 at Kansas City Royals – 8:10 p.m.
- Aug. 15 vs. Atlanta Braves – 7:10 p.m.
- Aug. 26 vs. Tampa Bay Rays – 6:40 p.m. (CLE Inspires Giveathon)
- Sept. 5 at Tampa Bay Rays – 7:35 p.m.
- Sept. 19 at Minnesota Twins – 8:10 p.m.
Throughout the season, 3News will also air “Guardians Tonight” every Sunday at 11:35 p.m. following “What’s Next,” featuring highlights and profiles of players, coaches, community events and more. WKYC will also remain the official weather partner of the Guardians, providing gameday weather updates and forecasts while also helping host the popular “Weather Day” for school children in Northeast Ohio during the May 1 matchup with the Minnesota Twins.
“Our ongoing relationship with WKYC has been incredibly valuable,” said Alex King, Cleveland Guardians Executive Vice President of Marketing and Brand Strategy. “Throughout our 20-year partnership, Channel 3 has consistently demonstrated their dedication to serving our fans and our community. We are thrilled to expand our partnership to ensure our games are broadly accessible and our fans can experience exciting and impactful Guardians programming.”
Those seeking to watch the majority of the Guardians’ regular-season games in 2025 without a partnering cable or satellite subscription can do so by signing up for Guardians TV for either $19.99 a month or $99.99 for the entire year. Fifteen other games are also scheduled to air on national TV or streaming networks.
