Univision plans for coverage of 2016/2017 Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League

Univision Deportes announced its broadcast plans for the 2016/2017 Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League tournament across UDN and Galavisión network. Starting Aug. 2nd 2016, fútbol aficionados will be able to enjoy LIVE coverage of the 24 participating teams battling to become the CONCACAF champion.

“As we make inroads to solidifying our position as the go-to destination for soccer fans, the CONCACAF Champions League continues to be an important tournament for true fútbol aficionados,” said Juan Carlos Rodriguez, President of Univision Deportes. “At Univision Deportes we strive to bring fans year-round coverage of the teams, leagues and tournaments that matter most to them.”

“We are very excited to kick off another season of the Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League,” said CONCACAF President, Victor Montagliani. “As the fan base of the Confederation’s premier club competition continues growing, we are proud to count on Univision to expand the reach of our tournament, while ensuring that millions of soccer fans enjoy and experience the game through multiple platforms.”

UDN and sister network Galavisión will broadcast all group stage matches of the Champions League tournament, which kicks off with the group stage held from August 2, 2016 and runs through October 10, 2016, followed by the quarterfinals from February 21, 2017 to March 2, 2017. The winner of the tournament will participate in the 2017 FIFA World Club Championship.

Both Mexico and the United States will have four participating teams in the tournament when it opens, including the Mexican team winners and runners-ups from the Liga MX Clausura and Apertura seasons. A total of 24 teams will participate in the tournament this season, including teams from Canada, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, Belize, Nicaragua, as well as three teams from the Caribbean. Liga MX’s Club America are the current back-to-back champions of the tournament after taking home the honors in both 2015 and 2016 and will be participating in FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2016.

The semifinals stage of the competition will take place from March 14, 2017 to April 5, 2016. The final matches with be played from April 19, 2017 to April 26, 2017. Time and teams participating in the quarterfinals, semifinals and final are to be confirmed closer to date.

All matches will be available via the Univision Deportes App and via livestreaming on Univision Now and UnivisionDeportes.com.