It is a special day for USL Championship followers, as the league has signed a multi-year agreement with CBS Sports, who will air 100 games from the USL Championship and USL League One campaigns.
The deal will come to an end in 2027, and coverage of all games will be divided among CBS Sports Network, CBS Sports Golazo Network, and Paramount+.
This agreement will allow CBS Sports to broadcast select USL fixtures, which will include the USL Championship final on the CBS Television Network. It will be a sight to remember, as it will be the first time the USL is featured on network television. More than 20 USL games will be available to watch on CBS Sports Network, and over 70 will be streamed both on CBS Sports Golazo Network and Paramount+.
The TV company shared its enthusiasm for striking this deal with the North American league.
"The United Soccer League – with its expansive and growing presence across the country – is an excellent addition to CBS Sports' premium soccer portfolio. We look forward to making the exciting action of the USL more easily available to fans than ever before and elevating the league with coverage across our CBS Sports platforms. With the USL's addition to our wide array of soccer properties and robust year-round match coverage, CBS Sports continues to be the premier destination for soccer fans in this country," Dan Weinberg, Executive Vice President, Programming for CBS Sports stated.
League execs also shared their views on this big deal, which is bound to boost their presence in the audience's top of mind.
"CBS Sports has become a destination for soccer fans in America, and we are thrilled to bring to their platforms the unique soccer experience that only the USL provides. This partnership is a clear indication of the USL's growth and impact on domestic soccer, providing us with more national TV exposure and platforms to tell stories about our players, clubs, and fans than ever before. We are entering a new, exciting phase, both on and off the field, and we look forward to working with CBS Sports over the next four years to take our leagues and our game to new heights," USL's CEO, Alec Papadakis, added.
The network's thorough soccer portfolio features over 2,500 live matches yearly via its platforms. Some of the tournaments covered by the company include: UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, UEFA Youth League, and many more.
