FOX SOCCER PLUS TO DEBUT NATIONWIDE ON DISH NETWORK

[Scott Greczkowski]

FOX SOCCER PLUS TO DEBUT NATIONWIDE ON DISH NETWORK®

Offers exclusive soccer content from around the globe

Englewood, Colo., Feb. 26, 2010 – DISH Network L.L.C., the nation’s fastest growing pay-TV provider, today announced the launch of Fox Soccer Plus, a new premium network designed to complement Fox Soccer Channel and complete the ultimate soccer fan experience.
Fox Soccer Plus, available beginning March 1 on DISH Network Ch. 406, will feature new exclusive matches from England’s Barclays Premier League, UEFA Champions League, England’s FA Cup, Italy’s Serie A, the prestigious Carling Cup, and action from the Coca-Cola Championship. The network also will showcase an annual selection of live and exclusive England Men’s National Team matches.
In addition to comprehensive international soccer coverage, Fox Soccer Plus also offers an extensive lineup of rugby matches from England’s Guinness Premiership, the European Heineken Cup and Magners League. The network's total annual programming package will include nearly 600 exclusive events.

“Fox Soccer Plus gives die-hard soccer fans access to some of the most sought-after soccer content in the world and augments DISH Network’s already substantial lineup of top-rated sports programming,” said Dave Shull, senior vice president of Programming for DISH Network. “In addition, rugby fans now have a premier destination to catch all of their favorite matches from around the globe.”

Fox Soccer Plus will be available to DISH Network customers for $14.99 as an a la carte option. To learn more about DISH Network’s sports programming or to order Fox Soccer Plus, call 1-888-333-DISH (3474) or visit
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[cmcnabb]

Any word on if us Setanta subscribers will have to resubscribe?

[Scott Greczkowski]

You should not have to, it should switch automatically.

[kstuart]

Notice it is the same channel number.

FIOS and DirecTV and Dish are supposedly all going to automatically convert Setanta subscriptions to FS+ - undoubtedly in the hope that this would be a greater number than if people actually had to call to subscribe.

[cmcnabb]

Notice it is the same channel number.

FIOS and DirecTV and Dish are supposedly all going to automatically convert Setanta subscriptions to FS+ - undoubtedly in the hope that this would be a greater number than if people actually had to call to subscribe.

Even if I had to call to re-subscribe, I would. Yeah, I'm a rugby addict.

[kstuart]

If you do a "Check Switch" (Menu-6-1-1-TEST) - (when nothing is recording), then your receiver will download the new Program Guide, which now has the Fox Soccer Plus Guide Information starting on March 1st.

One of the nice things is that there is some programming in common with FSC, like "Sky Sports News", but they have staggered the times, so that it is shown on a different time than FSC. So, if you get both channels, and you miss the 7pm ET showing on FSC, then you can catch the 9pm ET showing on FS Plus.

[jorossian]

It's good to know we'll have the channel but, really, I'm not sure if I'll subscribe unless they offer it in HD.

However I could change my mind about the SD offering if it offers drastically different Serie A matches that can't be seen on FSC on delay or on RAI.

I really hope the channel lights up in HD...

[jfkittredge]

Maybe this is a dumb question, but what is the difference between the regular Fox Soccer Channel and FSC+?

[db2]

If you do a "Check Switch" (Menu-6-1-1-TEST) - (when nothing is recording), then your receiver will download the new Program Guide, which now has the Fox Soccer Plus Guide Information starting on March 1st.

Looks like no more Super 14 Rugby after the transition

[jorossian]

Looks like no more Super 14 Rugby after the transition

I'm currently watching my first HD rugby match on BBC America HD. It's Six Nations England @ Ireland.

I always enjoy watching national teams play so this should be a treat.