Maine Public will provide live television and online broadcast for game on July 18
LEWISTON, Maine (May 20, 2026) –The Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic has announced a new partnership with Maine Public to broadcast the 2026 Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic on July 18, 2026 from Don Roux Field in Lewiston, Maine.
Pictured: Joe Hersom, President of the Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic and Rob Kennedy, broadcaster for the Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic on Maine Public.
Under the agreement, Maine Public will provide live television and online broadcasting for the game on July 18, 2026. Maine Public will have the official broadcast rights and sponsorship inventory for the annual all-star football game, expanding visibility for one of the state’s most celebrated traditions while increasing awareness and fundraising efforts for Shriners Children’s.
The partnership will feature a full television broadcast along with live streaming coverage, allowing audiences both in Maine and across the country to tune in. The enhanced production will include an on-location pregame show, in-depth interviews with coaches and players, and additional storytelling elements designed to highlight the athletes and the mission behind the game.
“This is a tremendous partnership for our efforts to raise awareness and funds for Shriners Children’s,” said Joe Hersom, president of the Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic. “We are so proud of the accomplishments of the participants in the game and want to showcase their talents and effort on the field, but also in their charitable fundraising. Maine Public is going to be a great partner for us to provide statewide coverage, plus expand our reach and secure more sponsorship opportunities because of their longstanding reputation for broadcasting Maine high school sports. We’re really excited to put together a tremendous product and broadcast that will leave a lasting legacy for everyone involved.”
Maine Public, which has a longstanding tradition of broadcasting high school sports across the state, will bring its experienced production team and expanded capabilities to the event, including new broadcast enhancements and digital distribution. On-air talent for the broadcast will include Rob Kennedy providing the play-by-play along with color commentator Rob Munzing and field reporter Jack Webb.
“This partnership with the Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic is a great opportunity for Maine Public to continue our coverage of high school sports in Maine as one of the longest standing traditions in the state. This game provides an opportunity for Maine Public to secure sponsors who want to support the game and Shriners Children’s Hospitals. This truly is more than just a game and we’re excited to be able to provide coverage for the Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic. We are looking forward to the broadcast and highlighting the participants for all their achievements,” said Cory Morrissey, Marketing Lead at Maine Public.
The Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic is one of Maine’s premier high school football events, bringing together top graduating seniors from across the state. Each year, the game raises thousands of dollars for Shriners Children’s. Players, cheerleaders and coaches raise funds by reaching out to family, friends and businesses to support the game and raise money for a great cause. Last year, the Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic donated $125,000 to the two hospitals in Boston and Springfield, Mass. To learn more, visit MaineShrineLobsterBowl.com.
