FOX Carolina (WHNS-Gray Media) and Clemson Athletics have entered into an exciting new agreement that makes FOX Carolina the an Official Partner of Clemson Athletics beginning immediately and will result in Clemson fans getting unprecedented video access to all sports within the University.
Beginning August 26, “Monday Night is Clemson Night” on FOX Carolina, as each Monday from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., 52 weeks a year, the station will shine a spotlight on Clemson Athletics. The programming includes 26 episodes of reimagined official coaches shows produced by FOX Carolina, live specials, and additional unique content produced by the athletic program’s EMMY Award-winning Clemson+ division, including original episodic content, talk shows and more. The full hour will be devoted to an all-access look at all Clemson sports—the athletes, the coaches and support staff, fans and Clemson’s entire national championship-winning athletic program. Gray Media’s Raycom Sports will also assist in the production of unique content weekly that Tiger fans will love.
The partnership kicks off Monday, August 26th with a live one-hour special previewing the season LIVE from Clemson, as the Tigers prepare for their big season opener against Georgia. For the entire football season, Coach Dabo Swinney’s show will be followed by additional original content from Clemson+.
As basketball season comes into focus, Men’s Basketball Coach Brad Brownell’s show will move into the 7 p.m. time slot. With this unique partnership, many Clemson Athletics’ programs, both men’s and women’s, will share the spotlight on Clemson Night.
Throughout the year, FOX Carolina and Clemson will work together on special live programming, serving Clemson fans with an inside look at their favorite teams at the biggest moments.
In addition to FOX Carolina broadcasting these shows, viewers outside the Greenville-Spartanburg-Asheville-Anderson market will be able to watch as well. Gray Media’s new Palmetto Sports Network covering the entire state of South Carolina will carry the shows. Also, Gray’s Peachtree Sports Network will carry the coaches shows throughout the entire state of Georgia. Gray’s Digital FAST channels, the ACC Digital Network and Origin Sports will also carry the new offerings worldwide.
WHNS FOX Carolina General Manager, Bryce Caldwell adds “This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for Gray Media and FOX Carolina News. Gray Media’s reach is unmatched in this region and the company is proud to be associated with such a proud, successful program. When Gray Media purchased the station in December 2021, we began the process of growing and serving viewers at a level unlike any competitor in this market. Now, we are proud to be an Official Partner of Clemson Athletics and couldn’t be more grateful. It will give viewers the opportunity to see re-imagined Clemson coaches shows, specials and unique content you can’t find anywhere else.”
“This is an incredibly impactful way to bring our award-winning content to more of our fans in their homes alongside a partner with the firepower to expand the footprint of our original programming,” said Kyle Caddell, President of Clemson Athletics’ partnerships team. “The athletic department has made incredible investments in content production and includes programming that targets not just the most die-hard Clemson fans, but also those looking for compelling stories. We’re excited that everyone can get a deeper look inside our programs on Clemson Night and beyond.”
FOX Carolina serves the Greenville-Spartanburg-Asheville-Anderson market. For more information, contact Fox Carolina Creative Services Director Rob Thomas at 864-483-0488 or rob.thomas@foxcarolina.com.
All programming can be viewed:
South Carolina Television
Georgia Television
Digitally
