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what stations are owned by sinclair broadcasting

Sinclair Broadcast Group owns, operates, or provides services to a very large number of local TV stations across the United States, spanning most major broadcast networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW, MyNetworkTV, and various independents). Rather than a single short list, it is best understood as a nationwide portfolio organized by state and market.

Key points at a glance

  • Sinclair has stations (owned or operated) in dozens of U.S. states , covering many mid‑size and large media markets.
  • Its properties include major‑network affiliates (like ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox) as well as CW and MyNetworkTV affiliates and some independent stations.
  • In some markets, Sinclair directly owns the station; in others, it operates it via side companies or shared‑services agreements.

How many and what kinds of stations?

Sinclair’s portfolio includes television stations in 30+ states , with many markets having more than one outlet under Sinclair control. These stations often carry a mix of local news, network programming, syndicated shows, and digital subchannels with specialty networks.

Common types of Sinclair‑associated stations include:

  • ABC affiliates
  • CBS affiliates
  • NBC affiliates
  • Fox affiliates
  • CW and CW+ affiliates
  • MyNetworkTV affiliates
  • Independent and specialty‑network stations (e.g., MeTV, Comet, Stadium, and others via subchannels)

Examples of Sinclair stations by state

Below is a non‑exhaustive snapshot (for illustration) of what stations are owned or operated by Sinclair in selected states. This is not the full list, just representative examples.

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State Market / City Station Network / Notes
Arkansas Little Rock–Pine Bluff KATV ABC affiliate owned/operated by Sinclair
California Bakersfield KBAK, KBFX CBS and Fox affiliates under Sinclair control
California Chico–Redding KCVU, KRCR, KRVU Fox, ABC, MyNetworkTV affiliates linked to Sinclair
California Eureka KAEF, KBVU, KECA ABC, Fox, CW/MyTV services tied to Sinclair
California Fresno–Visalia KMPH, KFRE Fox and CW affiliates associated with Sinclair
North Carolina Greensboro–High Point–Winston- Salem WXLV, WMYV ABC and MyNetworkTV affiliates operated by Sinclair
North Carolina Greenville–New Bern–Washington WCTI, WYDO ABC and Fox affiliates under Sinclair control
North Carolina Raleigh–Durham WLFL, WRDC CW and MyNetworkTV affiliates associated with Sinclair
Nebraska Omaha KPTM, KXVO Fox and CW/other services owned or operated by Sinclair
Ohio Dayton WKEF, WRGT- TV ABC and Fox/MyNetworkTV stations linked to Sinclair
These examples illustrate the pattern: in each market, Sinclair often controls one or more major‑network affiliates plus secondary stations or digital subchannels.

Where to see the full, up‑to‑date list

Because Sinclair’s station lineup can change (sales, trades, new agreements), a fully complete list is best checked at sources that track ownership station‑by‑station:

  1. A detailed station‑by‑station list of outlets owned or operated by Sinclair, broken down by state and market, is maintained on major reference sites.
  1. Business and media‑industry writeups provide state‑by‑state rundowns of Sinclair’s key stations (e.g., which ABC or Fox affiliates are under its umbrella).
  1. Sinclair’s own corporate materials and FCC filings list its current licensees and operating agreements.

If you tell me your city or ZIP code, I can help you identify which local stations near you are part of Sinclair’s group and what networks they carry.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.