NLL reaches TV deal with CBS Sports Network

  • By Aaron Lommers Herald Writer
  • Monday, November 14, 2011 9:06pm
  • Sports

The National Lacrosse League announced a two-year agreement with the CBS Sports Network to broadcast games for the 2012 and 2013 season on Monday.

The national TV package for the 2012 season features five regular-season games and three postseason games, including the NLL Championship game. All games will air live on Saturday evenings making it the first primetime weekly television package in league history. All of the games will be broadcast in high definition.

“We’re excited to have a television partner that is committed to the sport of lacrosse and the National Lacrosse League,” NLL commissioner George Daniel said. “CBS Sports Network is a fast-growing network and we look forward to showcasing the hard-hitting and high-scoring action of the NLL.”

The NLL on CBS Sports Network will begin airing on April 7. The complete television schedule will be announced at a later date.

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