The Valley Channel will air its final "Game of the Week" on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, following a 39-year run. The final broadcast is scheduled to feature the Ridgeline-Highland 4A state football playoff game.
The "Game of the Week" series began in Nov. 1987 with the broadcast of the Mountain Crest-Sky View 3A state football championship. Since its inception, the program has covered nearly 1,000 high school sporting events. Additionally, the channel has produced more than 100 collegiate sporting events, including USU football, basketball, hockey, volleyball, and gymnastics.
Station owner Earl Rouse stated that the program was never about money, noting that he does it for the kids. While the series is ending, Rouse said The Valley Channel is not going anywhere and will continue to focus on showcasing Cache Valley. Viewers can watch the final broadcast on Xfinity Channel 17.
The broadcast team for the series has included play-by-play announcer Eric Olsen since 2004, alongside analyst Leigh Vaughn.
