UNIVERSO Soccer Schedule
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About UNIVERSO
Universo is a general entertainment pay-TV network in the United States. It is owned by NBCUniversal Hispanic Enterprises Group and Content, a division of NBCUniversal. Previously referred to as NBC Universo, the network focuses its content on U.S. Latinos through its Spanish-language programs.
As a sister channel of many stations overseen by NBC Sports Group, Universo broadcasts a significant amount of sporting events. Disciplines for which Universo has provided live coverage since it was launched in October 1993 include soccer, motorsport, and American football, in addition to many others from Olympic Games.
Universo’s soccer coverage in the past has included major international soccer tournaments, such as the FIFA World Cup and FIFA Women’s World Cup. It has also aired live matches of youth tournaments, including the FIFA U-20 World Cup and FIFA U-17 World Cup.
At club level, Universo’s history of soccer broadcast rights boasts big leagues under different confederations, such as the Mexican Liga MX and the English Premier League. With its content geared towards its Spanish-speaking audience, Universo has teamed up countless time with sister network Telemundo Deportes, for its Spanish-language coverage of soccer competitions.
Universo is available on DirecTV channel 410 (HD) and Dish Network channel 838 (HD) in USA, on satellite. It is also available via IPTV on AT&T U-verse SD channels 192 and 3009. On Verizon FiOS, Universo comes on SD channels 275 and 1643, and HD channel 775.
Multiple cable TV providers in USA offer Universo as part of their channel line-up, but the network’s channel number may vary based on the location. Optimum TV subscribers can watch Universo in HD on channels 197 and 1074, whereas for Spectrum customers in Manhattan, New York, Universo is available on channel 42. Spectrum subscribers in Long Beach, California, can however access Universo on channels 271 and 864.
Universo NOW also makes its programs—live soccer matches included—available on its streaming platform Universo NOW. The latter is available online for PC and Mac, and has a mobile app for both iOS and Android. Furthermore, viewers may choose to stream Universo online and on mobile via PlayStation Vue, DirecTV Now, YouTube TV and Sling TV.
UNIVERSO Broadcast Rights
 | FIFA World Cup (2018-2026) Telemundo Deportes holds exclusive Spanish-language U.S. multi-platform rights to the 2022 World Cup. The network has prepared live coverage for all 64 matches, including the four games on Thanksgiving Day. While the majority of the live World Cup 2022 matches are to be aired on flagship channel Telemundo, sister network Universo is expected to join in on the live broadcasts on Matchday 3 of the group stage, with each network televising 8 matches in that period.More detailsAll the games on Telemundo are expected to receive in-depth pre- and post-match programming, analysis, followed by extensive highlights. For users of Telemundo’s app, the latter naturally inherits sports coverage from the linear television networks. Furthermore, NBC-owned OTT streaming service Peacock has been slated to show all 64 World Cup matches live through a dedicated 24/7 channel that also comes with exclusive content for the platform’s Spanish-speaking audience. |
 | FIFA Women's World Cup (2015-2023) |
 | Olympic Soccer - Men (2018-2032) NBCUniversal has maintained exclusive television and digital rights to the Olympic Games after first signing a nearly $8 billion media rights deal with the IOC in 2014. Under the terms of this arrangement, NBC will get to cover all Olympic Games until 2032 via its family of channels. |
 | CONCACAF Nations League (2023-2026) |
 | FIFA U-17 World Cup (2019-2025) |
 | Olympic Soccer - Women (2018-2032) NBCUniversal has maintained exclusive television and digital rights to the Olympic Games after first signing a nearly $8 billion media rights deal with the IOC in 2014. Under the terms of this arrangement, NBC will get to cover all Olympic Games until 2032 via its family of channels. |
 | England - Premier League (2022-2028) NBC has extended its already long-standing broadcast partnership deal with the Premier League until 2028 after signing a six year new deal. This contract will see NBC provide coverage of all 380 Premier League games each season, and coverage will be provided across NBCUniversal's family of networks, including NBC, USA Network, CNBC, nbcsports.More detailscom, Peacock, Telemundo, Universo, and other corresponding platforms. |
 | FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup (2019-2025) |
 | Friendly (2023-2026) |
 | SheBelieves Cup (2023-2026) |
 | Women's Friendly (2023-2026) |
 | Mexico - Liga MX (2020-2026) Spanish-language network Telemundo Deportes has acquired bilingual media rights to the Liga MX matches of Club Deportivo Chivas de Guadalajara. The broadcaster will show all Chivas home games in both English- and Spanish-language across its platforms in USA—including television and streaming services.More detailsIn addition to the matches, coverage will comprise pregame, halftime and postgame shows on Universo. Telemundo’s multi-year deal also includes live matches from youth club Cantera Rojiblanca. |
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The published listings of live, re-aired, and on-demand match and program events published on this website are broadcast by the official rights holders. They are available on various platforms such as terrestrial TV, radio, cable, satellite, IPTV, mobile and desktop apps. Where possible, we will provide links to the streaming events available on the platforms provided by the official broadcasters. Please note that in many cases, a digital subscription or user authentication with a TV or internet provider will be required. We endeavor to provide as accurate and detailed broadcast information as possible. However, broadcast schedules are subject to change at any time. If you find incorrect or missing information, please let us know
