2017 America's Cup:
Press Release
ESPN to Air Racing in 40 Countries
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ESPN International to Broadcast Live America's
Cup Racing Aug 20, 2015 |
2015-2017 Agreement Includes 40 territories in Latin America and the Caribbean ESPN has acquired the exclusive multiplatform rights to the 35th America�s Cup in more than 40 territories, including Mexico, Central America and South America, and non-exclusive rights in the Caribbean. Under the agreement, ESPN International will air live racing and highlights of all events in the 35th America�s Cup, including the Louis Vuitton America�s Cup World Series in 2015 and 2016; the Louis Vuitton America�s Cup Qualifiers and Challenger Playoffs; the Red Bull Youth America�s Cup; and the America�s Cup Match presented by Louis Vuitton from Bermuda in May and June 2017. �We�re happy to be working with the ESPN team again to build on the strength of what we achieved together in the last America�s Cup,� said Harvey Schiller, the Commercial Commissioner of the America�s Cup. �This agreement will bring America�s Cup racing to millions of fans in Mexico, Central and South America, as well as the Caribbean.� �This is a wonderful opportunity for ESPN International to broadcast one of the marquee sailing events in world sport,� said Tim Bunnell, senior vice president of production, programming, marketing and advertising sales of ESPN International. �Fans will be able to watch live and highlight programming of the America�s Cup on a variety of platforms, including television, broadband and mobile. ESPN will air the Louis Vuitton America�s Cup World Series in Gothenburg, Sweden, with racing on August 29-30, 2015. --- From America's Cup Event Authority |
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