{"id":22253,"date":"2022-03-02T16:20:46","date_gmt":"2022-03-02T22:20:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/popculturenetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=22253"},"modified":"2022-03-02T16:20:46","modified_gmt":"2022-03-02T22:20:46","slug":"turner-sports-and-united-states-soccer-federation-reach-multimedia-rights-agreement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/popculturenetwork.com\/wordpress\/2022\/03\/02\/turner-sports-and-united-states-soccer-federation-reach-multimedia-rights-agreement\/","title":{"rendered":"Turner Sports and United States Soccer Federation Reach Multimedia Rights Agreement"},"content":{"rendered":"

TNT\/TBS and HBO Max Combine to Exclusively Present More Than 20 United States National Soccer Team Matches Each Year Beginning in 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n

Expansive Eight-Year Agreement to Feature U.S. Soccer World Cup Qualifiers, National Team Friendlies, SheBelieves Cup & Other High-Profile Matches<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turner Sports, a division of WarnerMedia, and the U.S. Soccer Federation have reached an eight-year multimedia rights agreement that will make TNT\/TBS and HBO Max the exclusive English-language home to more than 20 Women\u2019s and Men\u2019s National Team matches each year. The new agreement, set to begin in 2023, will feature high-profile matches on TNT or TBS and a full slate of matches available through the HBO Max streaming platform. In addition, the strategic partnership will include digital and highlight rights for Bleacher Report and its portfolio brands, among additional content opportunities throughout the WarnerMedia portfolio.<\/p>\n

HBO Max will live stream more than 20 United States National Soccer Team matches each year. TNT or TBS will televise approximately half of those matches \u2013 all simulcast on HBO Max \u2013 with the remaining matches being exclusive to the rapidly growing streaming platform.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a significant milestone for Turner Sports and WarnerMedia, further demonstrating our commitment to the distribution of premium live sports content on HBO Max, while simultaneously fueling our leading entertainment networks, digital and social assets,\u201d said\u00a0Lenny Daniels, President, Turner Sports<\/strong>. \u201cWe\u2019re excited to spotlight one of the most popular Women\u2019s teams in the world, along with an ascending Men\u2019s National Team, over the eight years of this agreement. This partnership offers us an opportunity to engage with their avid, young and diverse fan bases through all of our Turner Sports and Bleacher Report platforms.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are thrilled to be partnering with Turner Sports at this amazing time for soccer in the United States,” said\u00a0U.S. Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone<\/strong>. \u201cDuring our discussions it was clear how dedicated they are to growing soccer in the United States, especially their commitment to expand the women\u2019s game. As we build towards 2026 and beyond, we have found a fantastic partner to spotlight the stories of our Women’s and Men’s National Teams.”<\/p>\n

Per the terms of the agreement, Turner Sports will be the exclusive domestic, English-language rightsholder for U.S. National Team World Cup qualifiers, National Team friendlies (including premium U.S. matches against Mexico), send-off matches and special events leading up to and following the World Cup and Olympic Games, and the SheBelieves Cup, among additional events involving the Women\u2019s and Men\u2019s National Soccer Teams.<\/p>\n

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