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C&W Communications teams up with ESPN for EPL in the Caribbean

Published:Wednesday | September 4, 2024 | 12:10 AM
Inge Smidts, chief executive officer, C&W Communications
Inge Smidts, chief executive officer, C&W Communications

C&W COMMUNICATIONS, the operators of Flow, Flow Business, C&W Business and BTC, have partnered with ESPN and ESPN 2 to broadcast the 2024-25 season of the English Premier League (EPL) across the Caribbean.

The partnership promises to bring more from the EPL with the launch of a dedicated channel, ESPN Extra, which will feature approximately six live ‘prime’ matches per round, pre- and post-match studio shows, rebroadcasts of games, press conferences, fantasy football segments, archive matches, and other magazine-style programming.

In addition to ESPN Extra, live Premier League matches will also be aired on the existing ESPN Caribbean and ESPN 2 channels. Depending on the scheduling, matches may air simultaneously across these platforms.

‘Freeview’

As a special bonus, all television customers can now enjoy a ‘freeview’ of ESPN Extra on channel 707. Following the freeview period, customers will have the opportunity to subscribe directly to the ESPN Extra channel. More information is available at www.discoverflow.co.

“We are thrilled to offer football fans across the Caribbean unprecedented access to one of the world’s most popular sports leagues. With ESPN Extra and the enhanced coverage across ESPN and ESPN 2, our customers will have front-row seats to experience the absolute best of the Premier League, right from their homes,” said Inge Smidts, chief executive officer, C&W Communications.

“This is more than just sports; as we did this summer with the World Relays in The Bahamas and the recent Men’s ICC T20 World Cup, it’s about delivering an unparalleled entertainment experience and ensuring that fans across the Caribbean never miss a moment of the action.”

ESPN Extra is available to television subscribers in Anguilla, Antigua, Bahamas, Barbados, BVI, Cayman, Curaçao, Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica, St Kitts, St Lucia, St Vincent, Trinidad, and Turks & Caicos.