The ABC affiliates are primarily owned by two major broadcasting groups: Sinclair Broadcast Group and Nexstar Media Group. Sinclair owns 38 ABC affiliates nationwide and is the largest owner of ABC stations, operating more than 180 stations overall. Nexstar owns about 28 to 30 ABC affiliates and is one of the largest local television broadcasting groups in the U.S. Additionally, the ABC Owned Television Stations division is directly owned by the Walt Disney Company, which operates ABC as a network along with its owned- and-operated stations.
Ownership Highlights
- Sinclair Broadcast Group : Owns 38 ABC affiliates and over 180 stations in total, making it the largest owner of ABC affiliates.
- Nexstar Media Group : Owns around 28 to 30 ABC affiliates and 200+ total stations, making it another major owner of ABC affiliates.
- ABC Owned Television Stations : The Walt Disney Company's division that owns and operates ABC network’s owned-and-operated stations.
In summary, ABC affiliates are mainly owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group, Nexstar Media Group, and some directly by Disney's ABC Owned Television Stations division.
