Rattlers ink deal with Cox7 Arizona

Thursday February 21, 2013

 Station to air all home games

Phoenix, AZ – The Arizona Rattlers announced Tuesday that they have partnered with Cox7 Arizona for the 2nd consecutive year. The Rattlers and Cox7 have reached a three-year agreement that will make Cox7 the local broadcast home of the Rattlers through the 2015 season.

“We have built a very strong relationship with Cox7 over the past year and are anticipating continued success in the next three years,” said Ron Shurts, Majority Owner of the Arizona Rattlers “I love that the Rattlers games are easily accessible for the community to watch as this helps carry the passion throughout the season and beyond, whether fans are at the US Airways Center or not”

Seven Rattlers home games along with select road games will be carried live in both Phoenix and Tucson on Cox channels 7 & 1007HD. Fans will also be able to watch the games on their computers and smart phones as all games will be streamed live on Cox7.com and the new Cox7 App available for iOS and Android. In addition, fans can watch game replays anytime through Cox’s OnDEMAND service on channel 2636. Each televised game will also be replayed on Mondays at 7pm.

“We are thrilled to partner with the Rattlers to form the perfect ‘winning’ team and proud to be able to bring the excitement to viewers across Arizona and beyond for the next 3 seasons,” said Fran Mallace, Vice President of Cox Media.

The partnership allows Rattlers fans more ways to watch their team than ever before. They will have access anytime, anywhere.

2013 home game schedule:

March 23
Philadelphia Soul
5:00pm
(Broadcast on CBS Sports Network Only)

April 6
San Jose SaberCats
5:30pm
(Broadcast on CBS Sports Network Only)

April 20
San Antonio Talons
6:00pm

April 28
Orlando Predators
3:00pm

May 11
Utah Blaze
6:00pm

May 25
Iowa Barnstormers
6:00pm

June 15
Spokane Shock
6:00pm

July 13
New Orleans VooDoo
6:00pm

July 20
Chicago Rush
6:00pm

About the Arizona Rattlers

The Arizona Rattlers are the 2012 ArenaBowl XXV World Champions and are proud members of the Arena Football League (AFL). ArenaBowl XXV marked the Rattlers seventh appearance in the AFL Championship Game where they have earned Arena Bowl titles in 1994, 1997 and 2012.

For 2013 season ticket information please call (602) 514-TDTD (8383) or visit www.azrattlers.com.

About Cox7 Arizona

Cox7 Arizona is home to entertaining, informative, timely local programming that showcases community, family and the Arizona lifestyle including Arizona Rattlers, High School Sports, Su Vida, Step Outside and The STEM Journals. Cox7 programming can be viewed anywhere, anytime on The Stream.