Tegna’s Locked On Network to Exceed One Billion Engagements by End of 2026
NXST•Tegna’s Locked On Podcast Network, acquired in 2021, will surpass one billion listens, views and social engagements by end-2026, marking its tenth anniversary. The network operates 275 daily podcasts across major professional and college sports, delivering over 90 million monthly engagements and 515 million streams in 2025.
1. Network Milestone and Scale
Tegna’s Locked On Podcast Network, acquired by Tegna in 2021, marks its tenth anniversary by targeting one billion total listens, views and social engagements by the end of 2026. With 275 daily podcasts covering every NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL team and major college program, the network generates over 90 million combined engagements monthly and recorded 515 million streams in 2025.
2. Content and Platform Expansion
Locked On has expanded beyond audio with FAST TV channels and an Amazon Fire TV partnership featuring shows like Bracket Breakdown and College Football Kickoff. New formats such as Postcasts, Squad Shows and a free NBA Draft Guide launch this week, enhancing daily coverage and deepening fan interaction across video and social media.
3. Potential Revenue and Strategic Impact
The network’s scale amplifies digital ad inventory and enriches Tegna’s multiplatform media portfolio alongside its 64 local television stations and Premion OTT advertising platform. Strong engagement metrics and diversified content offerings position Tegna to capture higher advertising rates and drive incremental revenue from both national and regional sponsors.
