Score Media Inc. today announces that it has secured the exclusive English language Canadian broadcast rights to Copa America, the most important football event in Latin America. All of the exciting live soccer action begins July 1st on theScore with 15 games being called live by theScore’s soccer experts, James Sharman and Kristian Jack.
Copa America features the best soccer teams from twelve countries in Latin America, including the host country Argentina and defending champion Brazil. The tournament takes place over a three week period in July, with the winner determined in the championship game on July 24th. As the official English language media partner in Canada, theScore will broadcast 15 live games, including every match from the quarterfinals, semifinals and championship rounds.
“We’re thrilled to be showcasing a quality soccer tournament like Copa America on theScore and we’re especially excited about having James Sharman and Kristian Jack calling all the action,” says Greg Sansone, Vice President, Television, Score Media Inc.
In addition to live television coverage, theScore will also live stream each game on theScore.com.
Prior to the kick-off of Copa America on July 1st, theScore will spend the 12 days leading up to the tournament examining each team through 12 Countries in 12 Days – custom features that will focus on players, coaches and each team’s history.
Schedule for Copa America on theScore
DATE
TIME (ET)
GAME
Friday July 1st
10:00 PM
Argentina – Bolivia
Sunday July 3rd
3:00 PM
Brazil – Venezuela
Wednesday July 6th
8:45 PM
Argentina – Colombia
Thursday July 7th
8:45 PM
Bolivia – Costa Rica
Saturday July 9th
3:00 PM
Brazil – Paraguay
Tuesday July 12th
8:45 PM
Uruguay – Mexico
Wednesday July 13th
8:45 PM
Brazil – Ecuador
Saturday July 16th
3:00 PM
Quarter Final 1
Saturday July 16th
6:15 PM
Quarter Final 2
Sunday July 17th
3:00 PM
Quarter Final 3
Sunday July 17th
6:15 PM
Quarter Final 4
Tuesday July 19th
8:45 PM
Semi Final 1
Wednesday July 20th
8:45 PM
Semi Final 2
Saturday July 23rd
3:00 PM
3rd Place Game
Sunday July 24th
3:00 PM
Championship Game
For more information on Copa America, visit: http://www.ca2011.com/.
