FOX Slates FA Cup Coverage

LOS ANGELES: For the first time, FA Cup coverage will air on a U.S. broadcast network, with FOX slated to carry third-round action from the British football tournament this January as well as the final in May.

On January 5, FOX will broadcast the third-round match between West Ham United and Manchester United. It will air the final live from Wembley on May 11. Sister cable networks FOX Soccer and FOX Soccer Plus are the current broadcast homes for FA Cup in the U.S.

“We are committed to bringing the world’s most storied competitions and prestigious matches to soccer fans across the nation,” said David Nathanson, executive VP and general manager of FOX Soccer. “By making history and bringing such a famous property to a broader audience on FOX, we are showcasing some of the most intriguing storylines in all of sports.”