PHOENIX – The latest local broadcast announcement from the Phoenix Suns for their 2026-27 NBA season is easy to view as a scheduling update, but it is much more meaningful when viewed through the lens of accessibility and franchise identity.
The @Suns have announced 2026-27 Local Broadcast Schedule:
74 non-national exclusive games and all five preseason contests broadcast on @azfamily and on Suns+ within the Arizona’s Family Sports app! pic.twitter.com/SVfKnl40au
— Ben Bliklen (@benbliklen) September 16, 2026
With 74 non-national exclusive games and all five preseason contests available on Arizona’s Family, along with streaming access through Suns+ on the Arizona’s Family Sports app, the Suns are making a clear statement, as watching this team should not feel like a complicated process. That matters in a market where fans are spread across the Valley, balancing work, family, and increasingly fragmented sports television options. The more accessible the Suns are, the easier it becomes for the franchise to remain part of everyday Phoenix life.
Apr 25, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) in the second half during game three of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
But the broadcast team is just as important as the number of games. Kevin Ray’s continued presence provides familiarity for longtime viewers, while former Suns Eddie Johnson and Rex Chapman bring the kind of personality and historical connection that makes a broadcast feel distinctly Phoenix. Ann Meyers Drysdale adds another layer of credibility and legacy to the presentation.
Apr 7, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) and Jalen Green (4) against the Houston Rockets in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
That combination matters because Suns basketball has always been about more than the five players on the court. From Al McCoy’s unmistakable voice to the personalities who followed him, the broadcast has been part of how generations of fans experienced the franchise. This is not simply about where games will air. It is about preserving the feeling of Suns basketball while making sure more people can experience it. For Suns Owner Matt Ishbia and the organization, accessibility and tradition are working together, and that may be just as important as any offseason roster move.
Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Mat Ishbia speaks during the grand opening of the Mercury’s new practice facility and unveiling of the Diana Taurasi dedicated courts on Thursday, July 18, 2024. © Patrick Breen/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Cardinals, and Phoenix Suns for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklenÂ
