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. (June 21, 2026) – Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) and Monumental Sports Network(MNMT) earned record-setting 14 Capital Emmy Awards at the 68th Capital Emmy Awards Gala on Saturday night, highlighted by MNMT receiving Emmys for both Overall Excellence and Sports Excellence, the National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences’ highest honors for outstanding achievement in television and sports television broadcasting.
The recognitions capped a standout year for MSE, with teams across MNMT, MSE Productions, and the organization’s 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.
The awards were presented during the 68th Capital Emmy Awards Gala in Bethesda, Maryland, where the region’s leading television, media, and production professionals gathered to celebrate excellence in broadcasting and content creation.
MSE’s 2025 Capital Emmy Awards wins (acceptance speeches linked where available):
Overall Excellence: Monumental Sports Network
Sports Excellence: Monumental Sports Network
Sports Play-by-Play: Joe Beninati
Sports Analyst: Craig Laughlin
Sports Program Host: Alexa Landestoy
Sports Program Host: Wes Hall
Interview/Discussion: Hometown with Rachel Nichols: The GR8 Chase
Interview/Discussion: Politics Aside with Chris Cillizza: To Serve!
Business/Consumer – Long Form Content: Sports Business Journal: Inside the Industry: Rise of Sports Leagues
Magazine Program: Mystics Courtside: Stronger Together
Sports – One-Time Special: Alex Ovechkin: Drive to 895
Sports Story – Short Form Content: A Visual Journey to 895
Sports Story – Short Form Content: Corey Kispert Visits Bitty and Beau’s Coffee in Washington, D.C.
Content Shorts: Screaming Eagle Jersey release
For the full list of individuals associated with each award win, please click here .
In addition to multiple individual and program honors, MNMT was recognized with Overall Excellence and Sports Excellence, awards that honor sustained achievement across programming, production, innovation, and audience impact. The distinction reflects the collective efforts of the network’s on-air talent, producers, storytellers, creatives, engineers, and production teams who continue to elevate the standard for regional sports media.
“To be recognized with both Overall Excellence and Sports Excellence is a major milestone for Monumental Sports Network, and for the broader vision we have been building towards across Monumental Sports & Entertainment,” said Zach Leonsis, President of Media & New Enterprises at MSE. “We 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.”
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’s recognition further reinforces MSE’s 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 and Regional Sports Media Network of the Year honors at the Cynopsis Sports Media Awards earlier this month.
Click here to watch the full video from the 68th Capital Emmy Awards Gala.
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Monumental Sports & Entertainment is one of America’s 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.
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