SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TuneIn, the world’s leading live-streaming audio service, and FOX Sports, America’s English-language home for the FIFA World Cup™, announces today TuneIn will distribute to Premium subscribers live audio simulcasts of FOX Sports’ commentary for all 64 matches in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, beginning with the opening match on Sunday, Nov. 20 through the final on Sunday, Dec. 18.
TuneIn Premium subscribers in the United States will be able to listen to simulcasts of every match, as well as additional signature FOX Sports programming such as FIFA World Cup™ Live and FIFA World Cup™ Today. The U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) will make their return to the FIFA World Cup™ on Monday, Nov. 21 with their opening match against Wales, followed by a highly anticipated Black Friday (Nov. 25) match versus England and a group stage closing matchup with Iran on Tuesday, Nov. 29 (every match airs live at 2:00 PM ET).
“When it comes to presenting the beautiful game of soccer at its highest level, it doesn’t get any better for TuneIn listeners than FOX Sports’ expert commentary and analysis around the world’s greatest sporting event. It is international sports broadcasting at its finest,” said Richard Stern, CEO of TuneIn. "Bringing the FIFA World Cup to TuneIn puts a bright highlight on our continued commitment and focus to showcasing the best of the best in live sports and entertainment to our dedicated listeners."
TuneIn Premium subscribers will be able to listen to FOX Sports’ coverage of the FIFA World Cup™ starting Sunday, Nov 20 ahead of the opening match between host nation Qatar and Ecuador. Premium listeners will also have access to on-demand audio replays of all 64 matches throughout the tournament.
TuneIn is accessible on over 200 different major platforms and devices. To learn more about TuneIn and its FOX Sports integration visit us at www.TuneIn.com.
About TuneIn:
TuneIn, the world’s leading live streaming service, brings together live sports, news, music, podcasts and radio from around the globe. With more than 75 million monthly active users, TuneIn is one of the most widely used streaming audio platforms in the world. TuneIn broadcasts over 100,000 owned & operated and partner radio stations. With premier distribution across 200 platforms and connected devices including Tesla and Alexa, TuneIn empowers listeners to ‘hear’ what they love wherever ‘here’ might be. TuneIn Premium subscribers get exclusive access to commercial-free news from top networks like CNN, Fox News Radio, MSNBC, and Bloomberg, as well as live MLB, NHL and English Premier League and college sports programming and commercial-free music channels. For more information, please visit us at www.tunein.com or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.
About FOX Sports:
FOX Sports is the umbrella entity representing FOX Corporation’s wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, the business has ownership and interests in linear television networks, digital and mobile programming, broadband platforms, multiple web sites, joint-venture businesses and several licensing relationships. FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Network; FS1, FS2, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Deportes. FOX Sports’ digital properties include FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App, which provides live streaming video of FOX Sports content, instant scores, stats and alerts to iOS and Android devices. Additionally, FOX Sports and social broadcasting platform Caffeine jointly own Caffeine Studios which creates exclusive eSports, sports and live entertainment content. Also included in FOX Sports’ portfolio are FOX’s interests in joint-venture business Big Ten Network, a licensing and commercial relationship with The Stars Group that created the FOX Bet sports betting platform and the FOX Bet Super 6 free-to-play game, as well as a licensing agreement that established the FOX Sports Radio Network.
