United States: ESPN extends Emirates FA Cup broadcasting rights from 2024 to 2028

ESPN has extended its exclusive rights to broadcast the Emirates FA Cup in the United States over the 2024-2028 cycle (four seasons), announced the pay-TV group owned by The Walt Disney Company on 21/05/2024.

The American group will continue to broadcast 79 matches from the competition each season on its ESPN+ streaming platform. The matches will all be broadcast in English, with some also in Spanish. The agreement also includes the Community Shield. ESPN has held the rights to broadcast the Emirates FA Cup in the US since the 2018-19 season.

"Additional content will feature across ESPN+ and other ESPN platforms, including Emirates FA Cup preview shows, branded highlights shows, and live coverage of Emirates FA Cup draws," explained the group.

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