Regional Sports Expansion: Portland State Basketball Moves to Free Over-the-Air TV
A new agreement brings 10 Viking basketball games to Channel 49.1, adding to the network's existing football coverage for the 2026-27 season.
By Harper Collins ·
Rose City SportsNet is adding 10 Portland State basketball games to its free over-the-air lineup for the upcoming season. The expanded slate consists of five men’s contests and five women’s contests. This addition brings the total number of Viking sporting events on the channel to 15 for the 2026-27 academic year.
The move builds on the network’s current football coverage, which includes all five Vikings home games this fall. The broadcast signal reaches more than 1 million households in the Portland metro area, including Salem, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington. Viewers can access the channel via antenna on 49.1 or through cable on Channel 13. High-definition streaming is available on Channel 713.
Corey Hanson, regional vice president and general manager of RCSN and KPTV, stated the network was built on the belief that local sports belong to the community. He said, "By bringing Portland State basketball to over one million homes alongside our football coverage, we’re deepening our investment in local collegiate athletics and making high-caliber, hometown competition accessible to every fan across the region, free and over the air."
Rose City SportsNet operates as a joint venture between Gray Media’s KPTV and RAJ Sports. RAJ Sports owns the Portland Thorns and the Portland Fire. The network serves as the official broadcast partner for both professional franchises.
The first men’s game airs on Dec. 5 against Idaho at 2 p.m. The first women’s game is scheduled for Jan. 7 against Utah Tech at 7 p.m. All listed home games will also stream on ESPN+. The final women’s broadcast is set for Feb. 22 against Northern Arizona at 7 p.m.
The partnership ensures free access to these specific events for the regional audience. The schedule includes matchups against Idaho, Idaho State, Montana, Montana State, and Northern Colorado for the men. The women’s slate features Utah Tech, Northern Colorado, Eastern Washington, Weber State, and Northern Arizona.
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