WPLG Local 10 and Miami Heat announce comprehensive partnership

MIAMI — Local 10 and the Miami Heat announced Monday that they have agreed to a multifaceted partnership, resulting in WPLG being the local home of select Heat games and additional team programming.

Local 10 will broadcast 12 2025-26 regular season Heat games, as well as up to 12 regular season games of the Sioux Falls Skyforce, the Miami Heat’s NBA G League team.

In addition, the Miami Heat and Local 10 will team up for community service projects and special programming opportunities both during the season and offseason.

Miami Heat Home Games on Local 10

Regular Season Broadcast Schedule

November 2025

Sat, Nov. 8 vs. Portland Trail Blazers
8 p.m. ETLocal 10
Sat, Nov. 29 vs. Detroit Pistons
8 p.m. ETLocal 10

December 2025

Sat, Dec. 6 vs. Sacramento Kings
8 p.m. ETLocal 10
Tue, Dec. 23 vs. Toronto Raptors
7:30 p.m. ETLocal 10
Sat, Dec. 27 vs. Indiana Pacers
8 p.m. ETLocal 10

January 2026

Sat, Jan. 3 vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
5 p.m. ETLocal 10
Sun, Jan. 4 vs. New Orleans Pelicans
6 p.m. ETLocal 10
Sat, Jan. 17 vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (2024–25 NBA Champions)
8 p.m. ETLocal 10

February 2026

Sun, Feb. 1 vs. Chicago Bulls
6 p.m. ETLocal 10
Sat, Feb. 21 vs. Memphis Grizzlies
8 p.m. ETLocal 10

March 2026

Sat, Mar. 14 vs. Orlando Magic
8 p.m. ETLocal 10

April 2026

Sat, Apr. 4 vs. Washington Wizards
3 p.m. ETLocal 10

“We are thrilled to strengthen our relationship with the Miami Heat organization. In doing so, it represents a partnership that will allow South Floridians to enjoy their favorite hometown team completely for free on WPLG Local 10,” said WPLG President & CEO Bert Medina.

“This relationship with WPLG Local 10 will enable more Heat fans to watch our games and enjoy additional Heat programming, all for free,” said Michael McCullough, executive vice president and chief marketing officer of the Miami Heat. “The strong combination of WPLG Local 10 and FanDuel Sports Network means more options for Miami Heat fans to follow their team.”

“The collaboration of these two iconic hometown brands will enable us to serve our community in bigger and better ways,” added Medina. “Simply said, the Heat is on Local 10.”

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Ryan Mackey

Ryan Mackey

Ryan Mackey is a Digital Journalist at WPLG. He was born on Long Island, New York, and has lived in Sunrise, Florida since 1994.