Comcast has already launched the leading international sports channel for soccer and rugby ‘Setanta Sports’ to its subscribers in Atlanta and San Francisco Bay Area. Comcast has launched Setanta Sports on channel 785 to its Spokane, Washington subscribers.
Comcast has ideally launched the sports channel as the Barclays Premier League, UEFA Champions League, and Tri-Nations competitions are all underway.
Apart from above, Setanta Sports will also deliver the Russian Premier League, Scottish Premier League, Currie Cup, Air New Zealand Cup, Carling Cup, Coca Cola Championship and World Cup Qualifiers.
Setanta Sports Broadcast Schedule
| Barclays Premier League | ||||||
| Month, Date | Matchup | |||||
| Sat., Sep. 19, 2009 | Arsenal vs. Wigan | |||||
| Sun., Sep. 20, 2009 | Manchester United vs. Manchester City | |||||
| Sat., Sep. 26, 2009 | Stoke City vs. Manchester United | |||||
| UEFA Champions League | ||||||
| Month, Date | Matchup | |||||
| Tue., Sep. 29, 2009 | Fiorentina vs. Liverpool | |||||
| Wed., Sep. 30, 2009 | APOEL vs. Chelsea | |||||
| French Ligue 1 | ||||||
| Month, Date | Matchup | |||||
| Sun., Sep. 20, 2009 | Paris Saint-Germain vs. Lyon | |||||
| Sun., Sep. 27, 2009 | Bordeaux vs. Rennes | |||||
| Magners League | ||||||
| Month, Date | Matchup | |||||
| Sun., Sep. 27, 2009 | Munster vs. Newport Gwent Dragon | |||||
| Sun., Oct. 4, 2009 | Edinburgh vs. Ospreys | |||||
| Tri-Nations | ||||||
| Month, Date | Matchup | |||||
| Sat., Sep. 19, 2009 | New Zealand vs. Australia | |||||
Natalie Rouse, Director of National Ethnic Marketing at Comcast, said: “We are excited to launch Setanta Sports Spokane. To our multicultural customers, as well as sports fans, the network’s mix of programming is extremely appealing.”
Roger Hall, Managing Director of Setanta Sports International, said: “Washington has one of the best fan bases for soccer in the United States. We’re very pleased to be entering this market as we’re sure Comcast customers will be receptive to our diverse programming.”
Related posts:
- Setanta Sports Available To Comcast San Francisco Bay Area Subscribers
- Comcast Launches Setanta Sports in Atlanta Sports Programming Lineup
- Setanta Sports Brings The Russian Premier League To North America
- Comcast Launches Telefutura HD And Univision HD in Washington, D.C. Area Before 2010 FIFA World Cup
- Setanta Sports Launches on Cox Communications in Northern Virginia
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How about expanding this to include the Seattle/Bellevue region… Has to be more incentive over here!!! I want Rugby live!!
How about Portland Oregon Super 15 rugby, Glad to pay Subscription.