The Orlando Solar Bears will bring 19 home games to television across Central Florida during the 2026-27 season through a new partnership with Cox Media Group and the Orlando Magic. The selected ECHL games will air on WRDQ-TV Magic TV 27 from Kia Center and will be available free over the air throughout the Orlando designated market area and on affiliates across Florida.
The Orlando Solar Bears are an ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning. The partnership expands local television access to the team while all Orlando Solar Bears games will remain available live on FloHockey through the ECHL’s league-wide streaming partnership.
“We are thrilled to partner with Cox Media Group to bring Orlando Solar Bears hockey to more homes across Central Florida,” said Solar Bears President Chris Heller. “This partnership represents an exciting opportunity to expand our reach, connect with new fans and provide greater access to our game-day experience. Magic TV 27 has a strong presence in our community, and we’re excited to showcase the fast-paced action and family entertainment that Solar Bears hockey delivers.”
Complete 2026-27 Magic TV 27 schedule
The 19-game package features selected Orlando Solar Bears home contests during the 2026-27 regular season. The schedule includes games against Florida, South Carolina, Atlanta, Jacksonville, Savannah, Worcester and Greensboro. All times are Eastern.
- Sunday, October 18 vs. Florida – 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday, October 24 vs. South Carolina – 7:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, November 3 vs. Atlanta – 10:30 a.m.
- Saturday, November 21 vs. Jacksonville – 7:00 p.m.
- Monday, November 23 vs. South Carolina – 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, December 5 vs. Atlanta – 7:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, December 15 vs. Jacksonville – 7:00 p.m.
- Thursday, December 17 vs. Savannah – 7:00 p.m.
- Monday, January 11 vs. Florida – 7:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, January 12 vs. Jacksonville – 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, January 23 vs. Savannah – 7:00 p.m.
- Thursday, February 18 vs. Worcester – 7:00 p.m.
- Monday, February 22 vs. Worcester – 12:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, February 24 vs. South Carolina – 7:00 p.m.
- Friday, February 26 vs. Atlanta – 7:30 p.m.
- Monday, March 8 vs. Atlanta – 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, March 13 vs. Greensboro – 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, March 27 vs. Jacksonville – 7:00 p.m.
- Monday, March 29 vs. Florida – 7:00 p.m.
How to watch the Orlando Solar Bears
Magic TV 27 is available over the air on Channel 27.1 in the Orlando-Daytona Beach-Melbourne area. The station is listed on Charter Spectrum Channel 10, with HD Channel 1010; Comcast Xfinity Channel 20, with HD Channel 1020; and CentruryLink Prism Channel 27, with HD Channel 1027.
Magic TV 27 is also listed on DISH Network Channel 8277 and DirecTV Channel 27. The selected games will be available free over the air throughout the Orlando designated market area and on affiliates throughout Florida.
All Orlando Solar Bears games, including those broadcast on Magic TV 27, will remain available live on FloHockey through the ECHL’s league-wide streaming partnership. That gives fans television and online options for following the team throughout the 2026-27 season.
Broadcast team
Joey Battaino will provide play-by-play commentary for the broadcasts as he enters his fifth season as the voice of the Orlando Solar Bears. Josh Mora will serve as the color analyst.
Mora previously worked as the primary beat reporter and pregame and postgame host for the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks for five seasons. He also spent seven years as an anchor with Empire Sports Network in Buffalo, New York.
FSB Take
The 19-game package gives the Orlando Solar Bears a broader local television presence during the 2026-27 season. Free over-the-air availability on Magic TV 27 adds access for fans across Central Florida, while FloHockey will continue to carry every game live. The package begins with the October 18 home game against Florida.
Source: Original report