The Miami Heat have reached a television agreement that gives fans in Southwest Florida a free over-the-air option beginning with Friday night\u2019s game against the Detroit Pistons.<\/p>\n
The partnership will put Heat games on WINK 11.3 for viewers in Charlotte, Lee, Collier, Glades, Hendry and DeSoto counties. The broadcasts will also be available on Xfinity channel 207.<\/p>\n
The Heat host Detroit at 8 p.m. EST on Oct. 23, giving fans their first opportunity to use the new arrangement that evening.<\/p>\n
Where to watch Heat games in Southwest Florida<\/p>\n
The channel number is an important part of the announcement. Viewers looking for the game should tune to WINK\u2019s 11.3 digital subchannel, rather than the station\u2019s main feed.<\/p>\n
That distinction matters for fans who might otherwise turn on WINK and expect basketball to replace its usual programming.<\/p>\n
Viewing option
\nHeat channel<\/p>\n
Free over-the-air television
\nWINK 11.3<\/p>\n
Xfinity
\n207<\/p>\n
The six-county arrangement covers the Fort Myers and Naples area. The over-the-air option gives viewers an alternative to watching through a cable subscription, while existing Xfinity customers have a specified channel to find the games.<\/p>\n
The agreement will cover a full season of Heat games. Fans should check individual listings rather than assume the station will carry every matchup.<\/p>\n
Heat continue expanding their local television reach<\/p>\n
The Southwest Florida agreement follows another regional addition earlier this month. My15 WTCN joined Miami\u2019s broadcast lineup for West Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast.<\/p>\n
That arrangement added another free over-the-air outlet alongside WPLG in the Miami market. Eric Reid, John Crotty, Jason Jackson, Amy Audibert and Manso will be part of the coverage on WTCN and WPLG.<\/p>\n