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CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers
/ 173 days agoHonduras, El Salvador World Cup qualifiers move to PPV
Soccer fans wanting to cheer on nations such as Honduras, El Salvador, and other countries in the CONCACAF qualifiers for World Cup 2026 can watch the games live and exclusively via pay-per-view. CONCACAF World Cup qualifying started with the preliminary rounds in March. However, major teams like Honduras, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Panama and Jamaica […]
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/ 176 days agoApple looking to add MLS Season Pass app for Android users
Apple is attempting to hire a senior engineer to bring their television and sports app to Android. The tech giant has historically avoided allowing Android users access to their key services. Nevertheless, the new job posting suggests that they may soon finally introduce Apple TV+ to their main competitor platform. Initially launched in 2019, Apple […]
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/ 176 days agoFOX unveils broadcast teams for Copa America and Euro 2024
The sunrise to sunset soccer broadcast coverage on FOX this summer should be a treat for fans in the United States with the Copa America and Euro 2024. The two international tournaments are happening at the same time. Yet, kickoff times do not overlap. Therefore, FOX will have hours of coverage every day of the […]
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/ 178 days agoNWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup broadcasting information
The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) and Liga MX Femenil have revealed more details regarding the upcoming Summer Cup. News of the competition between the two North American leagues was previously announced back in March. The competition will essentially mirror the Leagues Cup, which features men's clubs from Major League Soccer and Liga MX. One […]
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/ 183 days agoUS Open Cup final stages to air for free on MLS Season Pass
The quarterfinals, semifinals, and final of the 2024 US Open Cup will be available for free on MLS Season Pass from Apple. The tournament only has seven games remaining as we enter the last eight of the competition. This announcement is significant for several reasons. On one hand, the US Open Cup has another streaming […]
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/ 184 days agoNBC sets record as most-watched Premier League season in US
The 2023/24 Premier League season was kind to NBC, which broke several records during the most-watched season in the league's US history. That included the most-watched game in Premier League history for US audiences. Additionally, six of the seven most-viewed games in Premier League history happened during this season. That stretched throughout the campaign all […]
Paris 2024 Olympics
/ 184 days agoJon Champion to skip Euro 2024, call Olympics for NBC
Ahead of the highly-anticipated Euro 2024, commentator Jon Champion told World Soccer Talk that he won't call the Euros for ITV, BBC, FOX Sports, or any other TV network. Instead, he will call the Olympics for NBC Sports. "I'm not going to do the Euros. I'm going to sit the Euros out," Champion told World […]
UEFA Euro 2024
/ 185 days agoBBC and ITV reveal list of commentators for Euro 2024
The BBC and ITV have officially unveiled their commentating lineups for Euro 2024. The two television networks previously obtained the rights to broadcast the entire upcoming tournament on United Kingdom television. As a result, the talent of these British companies will not be seen on air here in the United States. Instead, American soccer fans […]
UEFA Euro 2024
/ 185 days agoITV snaps up referee rules analyst Christina Unkel for Euro 2024
Christina Unkel, the CBS rules analyst who regularly features on coverage of the UEFA Champions League, is taking up a new role with ITV. Unkel will work as the rules analyst for the British TV channel during its coverage of the UEFA European Championship. She will provide analysis of referee and VAR decisions during the […]
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/ 186 days agoFA Cup in USA rights renewed by ESPN for four more seasons
ESPN has successfully renewed its media rights deal to the English FA Cup in the USA for four more seasons. The new deal, which runs through until the end of the 2027/28 season, ensures that the world's oldest national soccer competition will continue to be streamed across ESPN+. Seven hundred and twenty-nine clubs competed in […]
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/ 187 days agoFOX, WBD and ESPN finalize name for new streaming service
The streaming service joint venture between FOX, Warner Bros Discovery, and ESPN finally has a name that fans can look forward to. It's Venu Sports. With live sports at the forefront of the platform, this service will be a place for cord-cutters to access ample live offerings without a pay-TV subscription. Three major providers are […]
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/ 187 days agoSoccer on The CW? Channel wants TV rights for ESPN+ games
Having already acquired several sports properties, The CW may turn its attention to soccer. Nexstar Media Group's broadcast TV channel had previously been reserved for TV shows, movies, and news programs. However, in 2023, the channel dipped into the sports market with the American rights to LIV Golf broadcasts. Yet, the plan for the channel […]
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/ 193 days agoGolTV given deadline to pay Ecuadorian Serie A rights fees owed
GolTV's contract with Ecuador's Serie A is currently under serious threat. The two sides previously agreed to a 10-year deal worth around $314 million back in 2017. Nevertheless, the broadcaster has reportedly not given the South American top flight division the necessary funds since September of 2023. As a result, Serie A officials are giving […]
UEFA Euro 2024
/ 194 days agoWill Euro 2024 be on Peacock?
Euro 2024 is the top international competition in Europe bringing 24 of the best national teams together. This summer, Germany is hosting the competition, and many of the top players in the world will be in action. Several of those hail from the Premier League. For example, Kevin de Bruyne will represent Belgium, Rodri is […]
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/ 199 days agoFuture of Serie A on US TV up in the air after decision delayed
Italy's Serie A season wraps up on May 26, and it'll also mark the end of the three-year US media rights deal with CBS Sports and Paramount+. Normally that wouldn't be an issue because leagues often announce the renewal of rights or a new broadcaster several months before a new season begins. However, sources have […]