The Fox Soccer Plus network is the best channel for Americans looking for top international soccer action. Fortunately, this network is available across the country through both satellite TV companies, with DIRECTV and Dish Network recognizing the growing appetite for soccer in the States. In this article, we will outline how you can enjoy Fox Soccer Plus on DIRECTV.
This network was formed in early 2010 when Sentanta sports sold rights to select soccer and rugby programming to the FOX Soccer channel. On March 1st, 2010 the new Fox Soccer Plus channel was launched on DIRECTV and other pay television providers in the United States.
The channel is a must have for hardcore football (soccer) fans living in America. Featured matches will include the UEFA Champions League, Italy’s Serie A, Englands FA Cup, and the Barclay’s Premier League. In all, nearly 400 live and taped events are available on the Fox Soccer Plus channel.
In addition, hundreds of rugby matches are part of the deal. The Air New Zeland Cup, the Currie Cup, Heineken Cup, and the Magners League are all covered on the network. More than 250 rugby matches total are aired either live or on tape.
So now that you know how much soccer you can get with this channel, the all important question is how much is it going to cost. Unfortunately, the Fox Soccer Plus channel is one of the pricier add-ons, running $15 a month from just about every provider. There is currently a free preview of the channel on DIRECTV, which runs from March 8-15. DIRECTV is also advertising a free month of Fox Soccer Plus HD (channel 621) on their website if you order by April 30th. That should give you a pretty good idea as to whether the channel is worth the $15 a month charge.
Other providers carrying Fox Soccer plus include AT&T U-verse on HD channel 1653, Verizon FiOS channel 1009, and Dish Network channel 406. At this time, Dish Network does not offer the channel in high definition. Other providers offering Fox Soccer channel include Cablevision, BrightHouse Networks, and Time Warner cable.
