PORTLAND, Ore. — The University of Portland has announced a new partnership with KUNP-TV, making the station the exclusive television broadcast home for Pilots athletics in the Portland-metro area. The agreement kicks off with Friday night's women's basketball matchup against Montana State, launching a 14-game broadcast slate for the 2025–26 season.

The initial schedule includes:

• 4 women's basketball games
• 8 men's basketball games, including Sunday's 2 p.m. contest versus UC Davis
• 2 baseball games

All broadcasts will be produced by the Portland Sports Network, the University's in-house video department, and simulcast live on ESPN+.

"We are excited to partner with KUNP and expose University of Portland Athletics to a wider audience," said Scott Leykam, Vice President for Athletics. "Sharing a station with brands like the Portland Trail Blazers and Hillsboro Hops positions UP well in our efforts to grow our fan base and showcase the success we're having on The Bluff."

"Adding the University of Portland athletics to KUNP expands our already extensive sports offerings on the channel," said Dean Ditmer, Vice President and General Manager of KATU/KUNP.  "KUNP is proud to be the carrier of the Rip City Network and for Portland's hometown teams!"

Veteran broadcaster and Pacific Northwest icon Ann Schatz and longtime UP broadcaster Bryan Sleik will serve as the lead play-by-play voices for Pilots basketball. Sleik will also handle play-by-play responsibilities for UP baseball. The broadcast team also features basketball analyst Jennifer Mountain, baseball commentator Korey Kier, and sideline reporter Brenna Greene.

Game schedules are subject to change, and additional broadcasts may be added throughout the season. For the latest updates and live coverage, visit PortlandPilots.com.

How to Watch KUNP-TV

• Xfinity: KUNP is available on channels 16, 302, and 1170.
• DirecTV: KUNP is available on channel 47.
• Spectrum: KUNP is available on channel 184.
• Over-the-air antenna… Use a digital antenna to access KUNP over the air. The station is on virtual channel 16.

2025-26 Portland Pilots Broadcast Schedule on KUNP

Date	Sport	Opponent	Start Time
Friday, Nov. 7	Women's Basketball	Montana State	6:00 PM
Sunday, Nov. 9	Men's Basketball	UC Davis	2:00 PM
Saturday, Dec. 6	Women's Basketball	BYU	5:00 PM
Sunday, Dec. 14	Men's Basketball	Kent State	2:00 PM
Tuesday, Dec. 30	Men's Basketball	Santa Clara	7:00 PM
Thursday, Jan. 8	Men's Basketball	Pacific	6:00 PM
Saturday, Jan. 10	Men's Basketball	Oregon State	5:00 PM
Saturday, Jan. 24	Men's Basketball	Saint Mary's	5:00 PM
Thursday, Jan. 29	Women's Basketball	Saint Mary's	5:00 PM
Wednesday, Feb. 4	Men's Basketball	Gonzaga	7:00 PM
Saturday, Feb. 14	Women's Basketball	Santa Clara	5:00 PM
Wednesday, Feb. 18	Men's Basketball	Pepperdine	7:00 PM
Friday, Apr. 17	Baseball	San Francisco	6:00 PM
Tuesday, May 5	Baseball	Oregon State	5:30 PM

*All televised events are subject to change

ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF PORTLAND
Founded in 1901, University of Portland is an independently governed Catholic university guided by the Congregation of Holy Cross; with a mission focusing on teaching and learning, faith and formation, and service and leadership. It is the only school in Oregon to offer a College of Arts & Sciences, a graduate school, and nationally accredited programs in the schools of business, education, engineering, and nursing. University of Portland is consistently a top-ranked school among colleges and universities in the American West, earning top marks for quality of education, value, and student outcomes. University of Portland athletics is a member of the West Coast Conference and competes at the NCAA Division I level in the following varsity sports: baseball (M), basketball (M/W), cross country (M/W), rowing (W), soccer (M/W), tennis (M/W), indoor and outdoor track and field (M/W), and indoor and beach volleyball (W).

ABOUT KATU-TV/KUNP-TV:  
KATU-TV (ABC 2) and KUNP-TV, owned by Sinclair, Inc., serve the Portland–Salem market with trusted local news, weather, sports, and community programming to audiences across Oregon and Southwest Washington. KUNP is the official home of the "Rip City Television Network," featuring the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers. 

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair's AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.