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Monumental Sports Network honored with Capital Emmys for Overall Excellence and Sports Excellence alongside multiple wins across MSE teams, talent, and original programming<\/em><\/p>\n Washington, D.C. (June 21, 2026) \u2013 <\/strong>Monumental Sports & Entertainment<\/u><\/a>\u00a0 (MSE) and Monumental Sports Network<\/u><\/a>(MNMT) earned record-setting 14 Capital Emmy Awards<\/span> at the 68th<\/sup>\u00a0Capital Emmy Awards Gala on Saturday night, highlighted by MNMT receiving Emmys for both Overall Excellence and Sports Excellence, the \u00a0National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences<\/u><\/a>\u2019 highest honors for outstanding achievement in television and sports television broadcasting.<\/p>\n The recognitions capped a standout year for MSE, with teams across MNMT, MSE Productions, and the organization\u2019s marketing and creative departments earning multiple accolades for content produced between January 1 and December 31, 2025. In total, MSE and MNMT received a record 23 nominations across 14 categories, with wins spanning live sports coverage, original programming, creative content, marketing campaigns, and individual achievement.<\/p>\n The awards were presented during the 68th Capital Emmy Awards Gala in Bethesda, Maryland, where the region\u2019s leading television, media, and production professionals gathered to celebrate excellence in broadcasting and content creation.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n MSE\u2019s 2025 Capital Emmy Awards wins (acceptance speeches linked where available):<\/p>\n Overall Excellence:<\/strong>\u00a0Monumental Sports Network<\/u><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Sports Excellence: <\/strong>Monumental Sports Network<\/em><\/p>\n Sports Play-by-Play: <\/strong>Joe Beninati<\/u><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Sports Analyst: <\/strong>Craig Laughlin<\/u><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Sports Program Host: <\/strong>Alexa Landestoy<\/em><\/p>\n Sports Program Host: <\/strong>Wes Hall<\/u><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Interview\/Discussion: \u00a0<\/strong>Hometown with Rachel Nichols: The GR8 Chase<\/u><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Interview\/Discussion: <\/strong>Politics Aside with\u00a0Chris\u00a0Cillizza: To Serve!<\/u><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Business\/Consumer \u2013 Long Form Content: <\/strong>Sports Business Journal: Inside the Industry: Rise of Sports Leagues\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Magazine Program: <\/strong>Mystics Courtside: Stronger Together<\/u><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Sports \u2013 One-Time Special: <\/strong>Alex Ovechkin: Drive to 895<\/u><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Sports Story \u2013 Short Form Content: <\/strong>A Visual Journey to 895<\/u><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Sports Story \u2013 Short Form Content: <\/strong>Corey Kispert Visits Bitty and Beau\u2019s Coffee in Washington, D.C<\/u><\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n Content Shorts:<\/strong>\u00a0Screaming Eagle Jersey release<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0For the full list of individuals associated with each award win, please click <\/em>here<\/u><\/em>\u00a0<\/u><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n In addition to multiple individual and program honors, MNMT was recognized with\u00a0<\/strong>Overall Excellence and Sports Excellence,\u00a0<\/strong>awards that honor sustained achievement across programming, production, innovation, and audience impact. The distinction reflects the collective efforts of the network\u2019s on-air talent, producers, storytellers, creatives, engineers, and production teams who continue to elevate the standard for regional sports media.<\/p>\n \u201cTo be recognized with\u00a0both Overall Excellence and Sports Excellence\u00a0is a major milestone for Monumental Sports Network, and for the broader vision we have been building towards across Monumental Sports & Entertainment,\u201d said Zach Leonsis, President of Media & New Enterprises at MSE. \u201cWe are building an integrated platform that serves fans wherever they are and however they consume media, while telling moving stories, investing in local sports, and showcasing the athletes and members of the community that make this region unique. This honor belongs to the entire MSE and MNMT team, whose passion and creativity, and belief in our vision, continue to push us forward.\u201d<\/p>\n MSE and MNMT continue to build on a legacy of excellence at the Capital Emmy Awards. Since MSE acquired the network from NBCUniversal in 2022, the organization has earned 40 Capital Emmy Awards, reflecting its award-winning storytelling, innovative production, and industry-leading sports coverage. This year\u2019s recognition further reinforces MSE\u2019s commitment to delivering compelling content and exceptional viewing experiences for fans across the region. Complementing its Capital Emmy success, MNMT was also recognized on the national stage earning Sports Media Platform of the Year<\/em>\u00a0and Regional Sports Media Network of the Year<\/em>\u00a0honors at the Cynopsis Sports Media Awards earlier this month.<\/p>\n Click\u00a0here <\/u><\/a>to watch the full video from the 68th<\/sup>\u00a0Capital Emmy Awards Gala.<\/p>\n ###<\/p>\n About Monumental Sports & Entertainment<\/strong><\/p>\n Monumental Sports & Entertainment is one of America\u2019s leading integrated sports and entertainment companies and is ranked as one of the most valuable globally. Our people, players, teams, and events bring excitement and joy to millions. We invest and innovate to consistently raise the game so we can deliver extraordinary experiences that will inspire and unite our community, our fans, and our people. To learn more, please visit monumentalsports.com<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n About Monumental Sports Network<\/strong><\/p>\n Monumental Sports Network is wholly owned and operated by Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE). The network holds exclusive local television media rights for the NHL\u2019s Washington Capitals, NBA\u2019s Washington Wizards and WNBA\u2019s Washington Mystics games. MNMT is also the TV and digital home to the NBA G League\u2019s Capital City Go-Go and the NBA 2K League\u2019s 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<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source monumentalsports.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Monumental Sports Network honored with Capital Emmys for Overall Excellence and Sports Excellence alongside multiple wins across MSE teams, talent, and original programming Washington, D.C. 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