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Fox Sports Secures Extended CONCACAF Media Rights Through 2029
6/25/2026, 4:39:12 AM
Fox–CONCACAF Media Deal Through 2029
Fox Sports and CONCACAF announced a multi-year agreement designating Fox as the U.S. English-language broadcaster for the CONCACAF Gold Cup and Nations League through 2029. The deal covers the next two Gold Cup editions and the 2026-27 and 2028-29 Nations League cycles, including the Nations League Finals. Rob Stone and Alexi Lalas presented the announcement on-air before Fox’s FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage of Mexico versus Czechia.
Key Stakeholders
The agreement involves CONCACAF President and FIFA Vice President Victor Montagliani, Fox Sports CEO and Executive Producer Eric Shanks, and the two bodies themselves.
Competition Schedule
The Gold Cup remains CONCACAF’s flagship men’s tournament, featuring 16 national teams in its upcoming edition. The Nations League, contested by all 41 member associations across three leagues and serving as Gold Cup qualifier, begins its fifth edition in September of the announcement year, with Finals in March 2027 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
Why It Matters
Both parties say the deal expands visibility and accessibility of the region’s top competitions, building on record Gold Cup audiences and aiming to elevate the Nations League’s presentation for U.S. fans.
Official Statements
Montagliani noted the expanded partnership aligns with a strategy to make the competitions easier for fans to follow. Shanks said adding the Nations League cements Fox’s role as the U.S. home for world’s top international soccer and shows confidence in the network’s ability to grow viewership.
Verbatim Quotes
- “This expanded partnership reflects our strategy to increase the visibility and accessibility of our premier men's senior national team competitions, making it easier for fans to follow the region's biggest teams, rivalries, and moments,” — Victor Montagliani, CONCACAF President & FIFA Vice President
- “FOX Sports has been a tremendous partner for Concacaf and the Gold Cup, and we are very excited to expand our relationship to include the Concacaf Nations League as the competition continues to grow in relevance and impact across the region.” — Victor Montagliani, CONCACAF President & FIFA Vice President
- “Extending our long-standing partnership with Concacaf and expanding it to include the thrilling Nations League competition further cements FOX Sports as America’s home for the world’s top international soccer tournaments,” — Eric Shanks, Fox Sports CEO & Executive Producer
- “We are proud to continue our relationship with Concacaf and look forward to building upon the incredible audience and viewership records we’ve set across previous Gold Cup tournaments with an eye on elevating our first Nations League presentation to new heights next year.” — Eric Shanks, Fox Sports CEO & Executive Producer
Upcoming Events
The Nations League’s fifth edition begins in September, with Finals in March 2027 at SoFi Stadium. 19th Gold Cup will be contested by 16 teams later that summer.
Conflicting Reports
All sources agree on the deal’s terms and schedule; no financial details or contradictions are reported.
