Portland State Basketball Games Add Free Local Broadcasts
Ten additional games will air this season on antenna channel 49.1 and cable for Portland-area viewers.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Basketball
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Portland State basketball fans can watch 10 additional games this season via a broadcast expansion on Rose City SportsNet. The network, a collaboration between Gray Media and RAJ Sports, will now air a total of 15 Portland State athletic events for the 2026-27 schedule.
Why it matters
Expanding local over-the-air coverage increases accessibility for Portland State basketball supporters who do not use digital streaming services like ESPN+. The partnership connects fans across the region to more game-day coverage without the need for a subscription.
The expansion brings 10 more basketball games to Rose City SportsNet, reaching over one million households across the Portland area. These broadcasts complement the existing catalog of home games available on ESPN+.
The players
Portland State Athletics
The collegiate sports department representing Portland State University.
Rose City SportsNet
A regional television network providing local sports coverage in the Portland market.
Gray Media
A media corporation partnering to operate the broadcast network.
RAJ Sports
An investment firm and partner in the development of the sports broadcast network.
The details
The agreement between Portland State Athletics, Gray Media, and RAJ Sports adds five men's and five women's basketball matchups to the station's roster. Residents in the Portland Designated Market Area can tune in via antenna on channel 49.1 or through cable channels 13 and 713. While this provides a new free viewing option, all home games remain accessible to digital subscribers through the ESPN+ platform.
Timeline
December 5, 2026: Men's basketball vs. Idaho.
January 7, 2027: Women's basketball vs. Utah Tech.
January 16, 2027: Men's basketball vs. Idaho State.
January 25, 2027: Women's basketball vs. Northern Colorado.
January 30, 2027: Women's basketball vs. Eastern Washington.
Beyond the Bridges
This partnership mirrors the broader trend of university athletic departments seeking broader local reach through regional over-the-air broadcast networks. It marks a push to increase visibility beyond subscription-based digital platforms like ESPN+.
Viewers can watch the games on antenna channel 49.1, standard cable channel 13, or HD cable channel 713. These channels are available throughout the Portland area, including Salem and Vancouver.
The takeaway
Fans should check their local television listings to confirm channel availability before the season tips off in December. The men's basketball team opens the broadcast schedule against Idaho on December 5.
Further reading
For more information on university sports coverage, visit Portland Basketball.
More information
Find the full schedule and channel details on the Rose City SportsNet information page.
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