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February 19, 2026

These Are The Front-Runners in WTGL Media Rights Negotiations

ESPN, Golf Channel and Scripps Sports are leading the way as the potential media partners for the new league.

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Addie Parker

There's players, team owners, investors, and now WTGL and the LPGA is one step closer to finalizing a media rights partner.
Earlier today, Front Office Sports reported on the growing interest from TV networks and streaming services on incoming league's establishment.
There are some obvious contenders in the race including ESPN, who is already on board with TGL as its official partner, but Golf Channel/Versant along with Scripps Sports.
As it stands, Golf Channel is the one stop shop for all LPGA broadcasts, as this season it the first time in the network's history to showcase all rounds of every Tour event.
Scripps Sports is a new, budding division of The E.W. Scripps Company on ION Television, and they currently have rights deals with the WNBA, National Women’s Soccer League and Major League Volleyball.

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