WBZ-FM/Boston Inks Multi-Year Deal with Patriots

RADIO ONLINE | Friday, September 8, 2017

CBS Radio inks a multi-year deal with the New England Patriots to keep the NFL francise's games on WBZ-FM (98.5 The Sports Hub) Boston. Team President Jonathan Kraft joined Thursday's pre-game show to share the news. Bob Socci and Scott Zolak will continue as play-by-play host and color analyst, respectively. CBS Radio has served as the flagship radio partner of the Patriots since 1994 when the games aired on WBZ-AM, before transitioning to WBCN-FM in 1995.

"Our continued partnership with the New England Patriots underscores CBS Radio's leadership in sports radio," said CBS Radio President/CEO Andre Fernandez. "We have enjoyed an incredible relationship with this storied franchise for over 20 years and are proud to continue our partnership into the future."

"The New England Patriots are proud to extend our partnership with 98.5 The Sports Hub," said Patriots VP/Sales Murray Kohl. "It has been a great relationship since they launched in 2009, and extends a relationship that we have had with CBS RADIO since the Krafts bought the Patriots in 1994. Fans have become reliant on the nine hours of coverage every game day, highlighted by the best broadcast tandem in the industry."

"Since our launch in 2009, the New England Patriots have been a key partner of 98.5 The Sports Hub. We are honored to continue broadcasting the five-time Super Bowl Champions to avid Patriots fans and Sports Hub listeners throughout New England," said CBS Radio Boston SVP/Market Manager Mark Hannon.