FOX Sports Plans Global Simulcast for Kick Off of Bundesliga Coverage

BERLIN: In a global first, FOX International Channels (FIC) is delivering the Bundesliga kick-off match on FOX Sports as well as on the main FOX entertainment channel in North and South America, multiple countries in Asia and key European football markets, Italy and the Netherlands.

The simultaneous broadcast marks the debut of FOX Sports as Bundesliga’s global broadcasting partner from the 2015-16 season. The inaugural match, which sees FC Bayern München and Hamburger SV facing off on August 14, will air live on FOX Sports, as on FOX, FX, Film Zone and Cinecanal in Latin America; FOX and FX in Brazil; the FOX channels in Asia as well as FOX Netherlands and FOX Italy. In the U.S., the first match will be offered in a special telecast on FOX Sports Regional Networks, FOX Sports 2, FOXSports.com and via FOX Sports’ YouTube channel also including the pregame.

Additionally, Bundesliga Legends will travel to cities across the world to help kick off the opening weekend of the 2015-16 Bundesliga season, as well as the partnership with FIC for the 2015 Bundesliga Legends Tour.