The Hearst Television-owned ABC affiliate for Savannah and the South Carolina Lowcountry, has finalized a deal to become the official television station of the Carolina Panthers. The agreement marks the first time that WJCL 22 has engaged in a season-long partnership with an NFL franchise. The partnership officially kicks off with the Panthers’ Fan Fest which will air on WJCL 22 on Saturday August 7th at 7:00 P.M. Three preseason contests will follow in the ensuing weeks.

 • Carolina Panthers vs Indianapolis Colts – Sunday, August 15th at 1:00 P.M.

• Baltimore Ravens vs Carolina Panthers – Saturday, August 21st at 7:00 P.M.

• Pittsburgh Steelers vs Carolina Panthers – Friday, August 27th at 7:30 P.M.

The station will also air the Panthers Huddle Show throughout the football season on Saturday Nights after WJCL 22 News at 11. “The South Carolina Lowcountry and Savannah metro are full of Carolina Panthers Fans”. said WJCL 22 President and General Manager, Ben Hart. “WJCL 22 is excited to become the official station for that growing audience. NFL Football fans are some of the most passionate you will find in the world. The regional impact and the rivalries inside our viewing area will be hugely entertaining for fans in the Coastal Empire. When you add the Panthers Huddle Show to a Sports Department led by Georgia’s Sportscaster of the year, you’ve got something very special.” “We are extremely pleased to expand our partnership with Hearst Television into the Savannah market. WJCL 22 and its community standing provides an excellent opportunity for fans of the Panthers and the League to enjoy NFL Programming,” said Eric Fiddleman, Carolina Panthers Affiliate Manager. “WJCL reaches many viewers across southeast Georgia and the Lowcountry who are Panthers and NFL fans that we hope to serve in 2021 and beyond.” WJCL 22 joins Hearst Television sister station WYFF 4 in Greenville, South Carolina as a market exclusive television partner for the Panthers.