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04/03/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/03/2026 09:06

Old Glory DC Broadcasts Return to Monumental Sports Network for Full 2026 Season

10 Major League Rugby matches to air on regional media platform beginning on Friday, April 3

Washington, D.C. (April 3, 2026)- Monumental Sports Network (MNMT) and Old Glory DCannounced today that the team's full schedule will be returning to the independent media platform for the 2026 Major League Rugby (MLR) season. MNMT's broadcast schedule begins tonight with Old Glory's season opener on the road against the Seattle Seawolves on Friday, Apr. 3 at 10:30 PM ET and will run through the first week of June. This marks the third consecutive year MNMT will broadcast Old Glory matches on its air.

"We're proud to continue our partnership with Old Glory DC and bring a sport that is quickly gaining momentum to fans across the region," said Caitlin Mangum, Vice President, Content & Programming at MNMT. "Carrying the team's full 2026 schedule allows us to provide fans with consistent access to an exciting, fast-paced game while supporting the growth of rugby in the DMV region."

Old Glory games on MNMT will be available to local fans both on linear tv and via streaming platforms within the network's coverage area, stretching from Richmond to Delaware. Rugby fans can watch the games through their TV provider, on monumentalplus.com, or by downloading the Monumental+ app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Chromecast, DIRECTV Gemini, Fire TV, Roku, Samsung, X1, and Xfinity Xumo and using an eligible TV Everywhere log-in.

Fans without a TV provider who are interested in watching these matches and receiving other outstanding benefits can purchase an annual direct-to-consumer subscription priced at $179.99 per year at monumentalplus.com(savings of $59.89 per year compared to 12 months of a monthly subscription). Monthly subscriptions with access to all live games on MNMT and app-exclusive features are also available at $19.99 per month. All 2026 Old Glory matches will also be available to replay on demand via the Monumental+ app after the games air live.

"Old Glory DC is thrilled to partner again with Monumental Sports Network. They are uniquely capable of bringing all the action, intensity and elegance of professional rugby to the entire Greater Washington region," said Old Glory DC General Manager, Business Operations, Robyn Remick. "Old Glory brings the passion and speed and Monumental brings that to fans wherever they have a screen."

Old Glory is the only professional rugby team in the DMV region and is back for the 2026 Major League Rugby season after reaching the semi-final round of the playoffs for the second consecutive year. This year, the team welcomes back fan-favorite stars like DMV-native KoiKoi Nelligan, West Point Alum Collin Grosse, who was re-signed this offseason, and Scottish rugby legend Rob Harley. New additions to the squad includeOlympic gold medalist Semi Kunatani.

In addition to the network's Old Glory coverage, Monumental Sports Network is the exclusive local television media rights holder for the NHL's Washington Capitals, NBA's Washington Wizards, WNBA's Washington Mystics, and NBA G League's Capital City Go-Go. It also proudly boasts a comprehensive schedule of original programming and live college football, college and high school basketball, college volleyball, college lacrosse, and esports. In total, MNMT will air close to 500 total games during the 2025-26 season, an all-time high.

MNMT's full broadcast schedule for 2026 Old Glory matches can be found below.

2026 Old Glory DC Matches on Monumental Sports Network

Friday, April 3 at Seattle Seawolves at 10:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 11 at New England Free Jacks at 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 18 at Anthem RC at 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 26 vs. CA Legion at 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 3 at Chicago Hounds at 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 10 vs. Seattle Seawolves at 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 17 vs. New England Free Jacks at 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 24 at CA Legion at 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 30 vs. Chicago Hounds at 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 6 vs. Anthem RC at 4:00 p.m.

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About Monumental Sports Network
Monumental Sports Network is wholly owned and operated by Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE). The network holds exclusive local television media rights for the NHL's Washington Capitals, NBA's Washington Wizards and WNBA's Washington Mystics games. MNMT is also the TV and digital home to the NBA G League's Capital City Go-Go and the NBA 2K League's Wizards District Gaming, as well as exclusive behind-the-scenes content and original sports and entertainment programming. The network also boasts the most comprehensive regional high school and collegiate sports programming in the greater Washington D.C. metro area. For more, visit: www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com.

About Old Glory DC
Old Glory is greater Washington's only professional rugby team and represents the region in Major League Rugby (MLR), a North American league that includes teams in Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Miami, New England, New Orleans, Seattle, Salt Lake City, San Diego and Charlotte. Founded in 2018 by life-long Washington, DC area residents, business leaders, and rugby players Chris Dunlavey and Paul Sheehy, Old Glory added the Scottish Rugby Union to the partnership in 2019 and investors Pablo Calderini, Paxton Baker, and Verdine White in 2023. Old Glory completed the 2023 season with its first MLR playoff appearance, reaching the Eastern Conference championship game. For more, visit oldglorydc.com.

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