5:00 PM on CSN & CSN+ -- Special edition of “SportsTalk Live” from Cubs Convention - hosted by David Kaplan, featuring a panel of Cubs experts, and specials guests!
5:30 PM on CSN+ & CSNChicago.com -- 90-minute LIVE Cubs Convention “Opening Ceremonies” coverage - hosted by David Kaplan, featuring CSN Cubs beat reporter Kelly Crull and CSNChicago.com Cubs “Insider” Patrick Mooney, along with live interviews with numerous Cubs players, coaches, and front office execs!
Complete Convention coverage throughout the weekend on CSNChicago.com’s ‘CubsTalk’ section via reports from Kaplan, Crull, Mooney, and Cubs digital reporter Tony Andracki, which will include even more player/coaches/front office interviews, along with panel discussion highlights and much more!
Social media highlights on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat to include the latest Convention news, live streaming segments, and special CSN prize giveaway details!
Chicago, IL (January 10, 2017) – CSN Chicago (CSN), the television home for the most games and the most comprehensive coverage of the 2016 WORLD SERIES CHAMPION CHICAGO CUBS, is ready to start up the highly-anticipated 2017 season in a big way with TWO-STRAIGHT HOURS of live Opening Night coverage from the “2017 Cubs Convention,” which is being held downtown this weekend (January 13-15) at the Sheraton Grand Chicago.
On Friday, January 13 beginning at 5:00 PM CT on CSN & CSN+, the network’s live coverage of the 2017 Cubs Convention begins with a special remote edition of SportsTalk Live presented by The Chevy Silverado, which will take place on the floor of the convention center. This special edition of SportsTalk Live will feature host David Kaplan and a panel of Cubs baseball experts discussing the team’s historic 2016 World Series Championship season, all the off-season moves and acquisitions, along with the key factors needed for a championship repeat in 2017. In addition, special guest interviews are also scheduled during the show.
Then, starting at 5:30 PM on CSN+ & CSNChicago.com, viewers can look forward to every thrill-packed moment of the convention’s Opening Ceremonies featuring introductions of Cubs players/coaches/front office executives, World Series celebratory video montages, and much more. CSN’s 2017 Cubs Convention Opening Ceremonies coverage will be hosted by Cubs Pre/Post Game Live host David Kaplan, featuring reports from CSN Cubs beat reporter Kelly Crull and CSNChicago.com Cubs “Insider” Patrick Mooney, along with live interviews with Cubs players, coaches, and team VIPs.
NOTES: CSN+ is available in high-definition on Comcast/Xfinity ch. 201 in the Chicago area/South Bend, IN & on Comcast/Xfinity ch. 285 in the Peoria, Springfield, Rockford and Champaign markets, along with being made available in DIRECTV, DISH Network, AT&T U-verse, RCN, and WOW! homes among others; viewers are urged to visit CSNChicago.com’s CHANNEL FINDER for complete channel location details…In addition, the Opening Ceremonies special will also re-air on the main CSN channel location immediately following “Blackhawks Postgame Live” at approx. 9:00 PM).
Throughout the weekend, fans can look forward to even more comprehensive Cubs Convention coverage on CSNChicago.com’s CubsTalk section (csnchicago.com/cubs) featuring additional players/coaches/front office executive interviews, feature stories, fan reaction, photos, videos and much more to be provided via Kaplan, Crull, Mooney, CSNChicago.com Cubs digital baseball reporter Tony Andracki, along the CSN’s team of behind-the-scenes Cubs experts.
From a social media standpoint, fans can follow Cubs Convention updates all weekend long via Twitter from Kaplan (@thekapman), Crull (@Kelly_Crull), Mooney (@CSNMooney), and Andracki/CubsTalk (@CSNCubs). Twitter and Facebook followers will also be able to gain access to the latest Convention news, live streaming, and information on special prizes to be given away at CSN’s Cubs Convention booth.
In addition, fans are urged to follow @CSNChicago on Instagram & Snapchat for enhanced, exclusive content featuring real-time sights and sounds to experience all the exciting weekend festivities. Plus, fans can also get interactive with CSN’s Cubs Convention coverage throughout the weekend by utilizing the social media hashtag #CubsTalk.
Fans are also urged to stop by CSN’s Cubs Convention booth throughout the weekend for autograph signings featuring scheduled appearances by CSN Cubs announcers Len Kasper & Jim Deshaies on Saturday, along with entertaining social media activities to win Cubs tickets starting Friday, plus - fans can even pick up special CSN Cubs-themed giveaways throughout the weekend (while supplies last). CSN’s Cubs Twitter handle (@CSNCubs) will provide up-to-the-minute CSN booth activities during Cubs Convention weekend as well.
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