(East Los Angeles, CA) [From The Editor’s Desk]: The Sparks’ local broadcast schedule on Spectrum SportsNet has been officially published. The broadcast team features Rahshaun Haylock, returning for his sixth season as the “Play-By-Play” announcer; Mary Murphy, back for her third straight season as the color commentator/analyst; and Nikki Kay, who is in her fourth season as the sideline reporter.

Read the Team’s press release for more in-depth background on each of these talented individuals, who will work closely together as a solid unit to bring all Sparks game viewers to Spectrum SportsNetwork’s “live” coverage of all their designated games throughout the entire season. A quick reminder to bookmark this page for your easy access to all games scheduled for coverage.

Sparks Announce 2026 Spectrum SportsNet Local Broadcast Schedule

Mary Murphy, Rahshaun Haylock and Nikki Kay Headline Local Broadcast Team

(April 29, 2026) LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Sparks announced today their local broadcast schedule for the 2026 regular season. Spectrum SportsNet returns for its 14th consecutive season as the official TV home of the Sparks, with the first local broadcast scheduled to tip off on May 10 at 3 p.m. against the defending champion Las Vegas Aces. Spectrum SportsNet’s live game coverage includes 27 regular-season games – 15 home games and 12 road games. This schedule may be subject to change.

Sparks games will air live this upcoming season on ABC, CBS, ESPN, ION, NBC, Peacock, Prime Video, USA Network and NBA TV. The team’s first nationally televised contest will take place Opening Night at home against the defending champion Las Vegas Aces and broadcast on the USA Network. From June 21 through July 13, the Sparks will play a franchise-record seven consecutive nationally broadcast games. Seven of Los Angeles’ final nine regular-season contests will be played in front of a national television audience.

Mary Murphy returns to the broadcast booth for her third consecutive season as analyst and ninth year calling Sparks games. Murphy previously called Sparks games for Spectrum SportsNet from 2014–2019 and brings extensive national experience across WNBA and college basketball, having worked with ESPN, CBS, Big Ten Network, Westwood One, and the Pac-12 Network. A native of Chicago, Illinois, Murphy played collegiate basketball at Northwestern University, where she was a two-year captain, and later earned her MBA from the University of Notre Dame. She coached at the collegiate level for 16 years, including eight seasons as head coach at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and served as the first general manager and head coach of the WNBA’s Sacramento Monarchs.

Rahshaun Haylock returns for his sixth season as the Sparks’ play-by-play voice. Haylock is also a sports reporter at KTLA and the voice of the South Bay Lakers. Prior to joining the Sparks broadcast team, he served as a host and reporter for FOX Sports West/Prime Ticket, covering the CIF Southern Section Game of the Week and college basketball. A Los Angeles native, Haylock graduated from California State University, Northridge and is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists.

Nikki Kay is back for her fourth season as the Sparks’ sideline reporter. Kay previously served as a sideline reporter for the Los Angeles Galaxy for two seasons and currently serves as a reporter at Spectrum News 1, where she has been covering professional sports and telling athlete stories across Southern California for the past seven years. A UCLA graduate and Southern California native, Kay grew up in Santa Barbara playing soccer, basketball, and volleyball.

[ABOUT SPECTRUM NETWORKS]

Spectrum Networks is a series of 24/7 news and sports networks owned and operated by Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR), a leading broadband connectivity company with services available to 59 million homes and small to large businesses in 41 states, supported by our 100% U.S.-based employees. Spectrum Networks carry distinct, comprehensive, and exclusive local programming on over 35 networks across Charter’s footprint. More information on Spectrum Networks is available at spectrumlocalnews.com.

[ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES SPARKS]

Founded in 1996, the Los Angeles Sparks are one of three existing original franchises in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) that has remained in its founding city. With 551 victories, the Sparks are the winningest franchise in league history. Three-time WNBA Champions (2001, 2002, 2016), the organization is dedicated to ensuring each home game at Crypto.com Arena features a championship-level entertainment experience while showcasing the best athletes from around the world on the court.

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