DirecTV To Launch Three 3D Channels Including ‘ESPN 3D’ in June

DirecTV has announced that it will launch three 3D channels in June. DirecTV has stated that it will add ESPN 3D, linear 3D channel and N3D.

DirecTV said that its high-definition subscribers will receive a free software upgrade enabling them to have access to the 3D channels on DIRECTV. DIRECTV HD subscribers will need a 3D television set and 3D glasses to view 3D programming on DIRECTV.

ESPN 3D channel will deliver 85 live sporting events during its first year starting with 2010 FIFA World Cup match on June 11 featuring South Africa versus Mexico. ESPN 3D will also offer X Games 16, 2010 college football ACC Championship, 2011 BCS National Championship game, college basketball and NBA games in 2011. DIRECTV HD customers who subscribe to ESPN will receive ESPN 3D at no additional cost.

N3D will deliver the best 3D programming from programmers such as AEG/AEG Digital Media, CBS, Fox Sports/FSN, Golden Boy Promotions, HDNet, MTV, NBC Universal and Turner Broadcasting System.

Eric Shanks, executive vice president, DIRECTV Entertainment, said “Watching ESPN’s comprehensive lineup of sports programming in 3D will be like having your own virtual seat at all of your favorite sporting events around the world. We are excited to be the first and only distributor to announce the launch of ESPN 3D and we look forward to announcing additional 3D partners throughout the year.”

David C. Preschlack, executive vice president, affiliate sales and marketing, Disney & ESPN Networks Group, said “ESPN and DIRECTV recognize the groundswell effect 3D has already had on the television industry in the last few months. This agreement is the first step in providing sports fans access to exciting, dynamic content, as well as providing our affiliates new opportunities to provide cutting–edge product offerings to their subscribers.”

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