Saturday’s game against New Jersey marks the network’s most streamed game ever
WASHINGTON, DC (October 15, 2024) – Monumental Sports Network (MNMT) had the highest total viewership on the network for the Washington Capitals’ season opener during Saturday’s Capitals vs. New Jersey Devils game . Washington began the season after a week full of celebrations commemorating the team’s 50th anniversary season.
Combining both terrestrial television and streaming data, Saturday’s broadcast’s total viewership was the first game to be broadcast on MNMT during the 2023-24 season ( 12% increase compared to 23/10/16 vs. Calgary). college football game. It’s worth noting that Saturday’s game was the most streamed game to date (based on unique viewers) on the Monumental Sports Network app, which was recently relaunched as Monumental+ before this season. Streams for the 2024-25 season opener were 104% higher than last season’s most streamed Capitals game (24/4/16 vs. Philadelphia) and 397% higher than last season’s regular season streaming average. Ta. (Source: Nielsen Media Research, DC DMA only, HH, P2+, and P25-54 demo. Streaming data from ViewLift report. 10/13-23 – 10/12/24.)
“We are pleased to open the Capitals season with record ratings,” said Zach Leonsis, president of media and new business for Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE). “This milestone is a great way to kick off the Capitals’ 50th anniversary celebration, and we look forward to continuing this success throughout this exciting season.”
A total of 69 Capitals regular season games will be broadcast on Monumental Sports Network during the 2024-25 NHL season. In addition to live games, the network’s Capitals coverage will include a comprehensive gameday program, Capitals-themed original programming, and more from the team’s 50th anniversary celebration to Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit of the NHL scoring record. Contains powerful multi-platform content covering the top stories of.
MNMT will surround Capitals games with live game-day programs “Capitals Pregame Live” and “Capitals Postgame Live.” Both programs will be broadcast from MNMT’s state-of-the-art studio and will provide news, analysis and commentary for 30 minutes before the game and one hour after the game. MNMT also offers a wealth of in-depth coverage and powerful capital content through the network’s original programming, including Rachel Nichols’ Hometown, Capps Red Line and Capps Link Report.
Last week, MNMT announced plans for alternate broadcasts of Capitals games divided into four new brands: Monumental Desportes: NHL En Vivo, Monumental FM, Monumental Connect and Monumental Legends. As part of Monumental Desportes, MNMT will broadcast five Capitals games in Spanish next season, with Moises Linares as the Spanish play-by-play announcer and Carlos Rosell providing color commentary. The first Spanish-language broadcast will be tonight’s game against the Las Vegas Golden Knights. Monumental FM will feature notable figures from D.C.’s sports and morning radio scenes, and Monumental Connect will be an interactive format highlighting fan participation during games. These broadcasts will be filmed at popular D.C. locations and feature fun live audience interactions, giveaways, and engaging social media content to engage with fans. During Monumental Legends broadcasts, Capitals fans can expect real-time game analysis and appearances from notable alumni and NHL personnel. They share fascinating behind-the-scenes stories and discuss current NHL topics.
Monumental Sports Network’s live Capitals games are available to local fans on both linear television and streaming platforms within the network’s coverage area from Richmond to Delaware. Capitals fans can watch the game through their TV provider Monumentalplus.com or download the Monumental+ app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, or Amazon Fire TV and use their participating TV provider login to watch the game. You can watch.
Fans who want to watch Capitals games live without a TV provider and receive other great benefits can purchase an annual direct-to-consumer membership for $199.99 (12 months per month) at Monumentalplus.com Savings of $39.89 per year compared to ) subscription). A monthly membership with access to all of MNMT’s live games, alternative broadcasts, and app-only features is also available for $19.99 per month.
In addition to the network’s Capitals coverage, Monumental Sports Network is also the exclusive local television media rights holder for the NBA’s Washington Wizards, the WNBA’s Washington Mystics and the NBA G League’s Capital City Go-Go. It also boasts a comprehensive schedule of original programming and live coverage of men’s and women’s college basketball, college football, college volleyball, high school basketball, esports, Washington Spirit (NWSL), Old Glory DC (Major League Rugby), and Washington. Masu. Freedom (Major League Cricket), Hershey Bears (AHL), and Annapolis Blues (NPSL) games.
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About Monumental Sports Network
Monumental Sports Network is wholly owned and operated by Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE). The network holds exclusive local television media rights to games for the NHL’s Washington Capitals, NBA’s Washington Wizards and WNBA’s Washington Mystics. MNMT is also the television and digital home for the NBA G League’s Capital City Go-Go and the NBA 2K League’s Wizards District Gaming, and also offers exclusive behind-the-scenes content and original sports and entertainment programming. The network also boasts the most comprehensive regional high school and college sports programs in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. For more information, please visit www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com.
