Scripps renews DirecTV deal after five-week blackout

Go back to Scripps renews DirecTV deal after five-week blackout

Scripps reaches third major retransmission deal of 2026 with DIRECTV renewal

July 13, 2026 1:00 PM EDT

CINCINNATI , July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has reached a new retransmission consent agreement with DIRECTV, completing its three largest cable and satellite distribution renewals of 2026.

These three contracts represent the majority of Scripps pay-TV subscriber households scheduled for renewal this year.

These agreements recognize the enduring value of local television stations as essential infrastructure for American communities, said Adam Symson, Scripps president and CEO. Our stations save lives with severe weather alerts, provide... More