fuboTV Inc.
07/23/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/23/2024 07:03
Fubo Acquires 2024 DIRECTV Soccer Champions Tour Streaming Rights in Canada
Sports-First Live TV Streaming Platform Expands Soccer Coverage with Live Summer Tour Matches Featuring Top European Clubs
TORONTO, JULY 23, 2024 -- FuboTV Inc. (d/b/a/ Fubo) (NYSE: FUBO), the leading sports-first live TV streaming platform, announced today it has acquired live streaming rights to the 2024 DIRECTV Soccer Champions Tour in Canada. This collaboration will offer fans unparalleled access to six iconic matches featuring some of the world's best football clubs in the coming weeks.
The tour will feature five elite European soccer clubs - Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, AC Milan, Manchester City FC, and Chelsea FC - competing across six legendary stadiums in the United States including Yankee Stadium in New York City and Soldier Field in Chicago.
DIRECTV Soccer Champions Tour Schedule:
● Saturday, July 27:Yankee Stadium, New York City, 6 p.m. EDT
● Tuesday, July 30:Camping World Stadium, Orlando, 7 p.m. EDT
● Wednesday, July 31:Soldier Field, Chicago, 8:30 p.m. EDT
● Saturday, August 3:MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, 7 p.m. EDT
● Tuesday, August 6:M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, 7:30 p.m. EDT
● Tuesday, August 6:Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, 7 p.m. EDT
The agreement further solidifies Fubo's position as Canada's premier soccer streaming platform. Fubo also offers subscribers exclusive soccer content in Canada, including English Premier League available in 4K, and expansive sports coverage through partners like CBC, MLB.TV, NBA TV Canada and OneSoccer. Fubo's growing entertainment and news offering includes dozens of live TV channels and over 12,000 TV shows and movies on demand.
"We're thrilled to bring the DIRECTV Soccer Champions Tour to Canada and give soccer fans more of the action they crave during the summer months," said Ben Grad, senior vice president, strategic partnerships and operations, Fubo. "This collaboration allows us to expand our already extensive sports offering and provide Canadians additional ways to watch their favorite teams compete in this iconic tour. Fubo continues to be a go-to destination for top soccer teams and leagues in Canada and the Champions Tour is a welcome addition to our banner lineup."
"The DIRECTV Soccer Champions Tour is pleased to partner with Fubo to bring our international friendlies to our fans in Canada," said Joe Carr, Commissioner of DIRECTV Soccer Champions Tour. "We know soccer has a home in Canada as it is the most popular sport in the country in terms of participation. We can't wait for the fans to tune in and see some of the most iconic clubs in the world on the Fubo platform."
Subscribers can stream Fubo programming in Canada anywhere and at any time, from their mobile device, connected TV or web browser. The Fubo app is available on Amazon Fire TV, Android, GoogleTV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Hisense, iOS, LG TV, Roku and Xbox One.
For more information, visit www.fubo.tv.
The DIRECTV Soccer Champions Tour was represented by Sportfive in deal negotiations with Fubo.
About Fubo Canada
Fubo is the leading sports-first live TV streaming platform operating in Canada, the U.S., France and Spain. In Canada, Fubo has become the premier soccer streaming platform with local and international top-tier soccer content along with a growing offering of linear sports and entertainment channels. Cord cutters can stream Fubo on mobile and connected TV devices, or on the web, at the fraction of the cost of a cable TV subscription.
About DIRECTV Soccer Champions Tour
DIRECTV Soccer Champions Tour brings together the world's most iconic clubs for annual fixtures in major cities across North America. Created by the global investment firm Sixth Street to empower partner clubs to tap into the increasing demand for the sport in the United States, the summer series delivers thrilling matches at the country's leading venues. Soccer Champions Tour partners with the global premium experiences company, Legends, and leading sports and live entertainment company, AEG, to curate the most in-demand matches across world football to inspire new and long-time supporters alike. For more information, visitwww.SoccerChampionsTour.com, and follow @TheSCTour onFacebook,Instagram,TikTokandTwitter/X, for updates.
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