Free pop-up channel launches on August 7th with live games starting August 9th
IRVINE, Calif., August 5, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–VIZIO is proud to announce that VIZIO WatchFree+ will be the exclusive home to watch the Women’s Cup Summer 2024 tournament. This event marks the first live sporting event hosted exclusively on the WatchFree+ platform in the United States.
The Women’s Cup, a prestigious professional women’s soccer tournament, brings together the best international and American women’s teams, showcasing the global talent in women’s soccer. Eight matches will be available exclusively on VIZIO WatchFree+ on a dedicated pop-up channel (ch. #1301), available from August 7 to 19. The channel will also feature archival matches from past tournaments, match highlights, interviews and more, enhancing the viewing experience for fans.
The Women’s Cup will showcase the talents of eight exceptional women’s soccer teams, representing the United States, South America, Europe, Asia and Africa.
Mark your calendars and watch the tournaments live on the Women’s Cup channel on WatchFree+:
August 9 (Lynn Family Stadium: Louisville, Kentucky)
August 13 (Lynn Family Stadium: Louisville, Kentucky)
August 14 (CPKC Stadium: Kansas City, MO)
August 17 (CPKC Stadium: Kansas City, MO)
“The Women’s Cup is about reaching new audiences and sharing the power of women’s soccer,” said John Paul Reynal, CEO of the Women’s Cup. “We are proud to name VIZIO the exclusive viewing destination for the tournament in the United States so millions can enjoy the best talent and competition from around the world.”
“We are thrilled to be the exclusive home of the Women’s Cup in the United States, underscoring our commitment to showcasing excellence in women’s sports,” said Katherine Pond, group vice president of content and platform partnerships at VIZIO. “Bringing live sports to WatchFree+ is one way we can celebrate the talent and passion of female athletes while making world-class sports entertainment more accessible to all.”
To watch the Women’s Cup on VIZIO WatchFree+, select channel #1301 in the Electronic Programming Guide (EPG) or access it directly from the VIZIO Home screen. WatchFree+ is available exclusively on VIZIO Smart TVs. For more information about WatchFree+, visit www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus.
For live fans of Louisville games, VIZIO has even more to offer. Check out the VIZIO Bus at the Women’s Cup FanFest in Louisville on August 13th for a chance to win a VIZIO sound bar or Smart TV.
VIZIO, which recently partnered with Amagi to announce Zero Slate, has selected Amagi to power the Women’s Cup live stream and pop-up channel.
The Women’s Cup is a co-production between the heads of Onside Entertainment, FXE Futbol, Royal Soccer and Agrizonis Sports, as well as former players from Juventus, Boca Juniors and FC Dallas, the perfect mix of sports leaders and warriors on the pitch.
About the Women’s Cup
The Women’s Cup has become the premier women’s club football competition in the world. The Women’s Cup is an invitational tournament, giving teams from 5 continents the opportunity to compete. The 2024 edition promises to be the biggest yet, with tournaments in South America and the United States, showcasing the incredible talent and passion that defines the women’s game. The Women’s Cup is played around the world each year in February and August. The tournaments function as a global league, providing clubs with vital international competition during their pre-season. The need for visibility in the women’s game is immense, and the event meets that need. For accreditation and tickets, visit www.thewomenscup.world
About VIZIO
Founded and headquartered in Orange County, California, our mission at VIZIO Holding Corp. (NYSE: VZIO) is to deliver immersive entertainment and compelling lifestyle enhancements that make our products the center of the connected home. We power the future of TVs with our industry-leading integrated smart TV platform and powerful operating system. We also offer a line of innovative soundbars that deliver a quality audio experience to consumers. Our platform gives content providers more ways to distribute their content and advertisers more tools to connect with the right audience. For more information, visit VIZIO.com and follow VIZIO on Facebook, Twitterand Instagram.
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