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All 32 Matches Air Live Across FOX Channels, Including FS1, FOX Broadcast Network and FX

Los Angeles – FOX Sports today unveils its comprehensive multi-platform coverage of the historic 2016 COPA AMERICA CENTENARIO: The Championship of the Americas, when the tournament commences later this spring. The announcement was made by David Neal, FIFA World Cup Executive Producer, FOX Sports. Production of the tournament is led by Neal, supported by the same team that produced FOX Sports’ critically-acclaimed coverage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015™.

FOX Sports televises all 32 matches of what is the biggest, most prestigious men’s soccer tournament hosted on American soil since the 1994 FIFA World Cup, live from 10 nationwide venues from June 3 to June 26. FS1 is scheduled to carry 21 matches, with four airing on the FOX broadcast network. FX, FOX’s widely distributed general entertainment channel, is slated to televise two quarterfinal matches and the Third Place match, with four group stage games appearing on FS2. Every contest is available on recently updated FOX Sports GO and FOX Soccer 2Go mobile apps and on desktop computers via FOXSportsGO.com. “Copa America Centenario promises to be a spectacular showcase for soccer in the United States,” said Neal. “We expect viewers to be riveted by the most important men’s soccer event on U.S. soil in 22 years. It will be a seminal moment for the sport and for soccer fans in the United States.”

In addition to live game action, FOX Sports offers extensive studio coverage prior to and following most matches, plus nine editions of COPA TONIGHT, the hour-long definitive last word on the day’s events. The vast majority of pre-match shows are 60 minutes in length, with the rest scheduled for 30 minutes. In all, FOX Sports has scheduled an exhaustive 101 hours of COPA AMERICA CENTENARIO match and studio coverage.

The COPA AMERICA CENTENARIO, which is being contested in the United States for the first time, celebrates the tournament’s first 100 years and features 16 national teams from the Americas, with Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and the United States the top-seeded teams in each group.

The U.S. Men’s National Team opens the tournament Friday, June 3 on FS1 (9:30 PM ET), hosting Colombia in a highly-competitive Group A match at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. The U.S. continues play against Costa Rica in both teams’ second group stage match in prime time on Tuesday, June 7 (8:00 PM ET), live from Soldier Field in Chicago. Matches scheduled to air on the FOX broadcast network feature many of the tournament’s biggest draws, including Chile and Argentina. The FOX broadcast schedule is highlighted by a big doubleheader on Friday June 10 between defending COPA AMERICA champions Chile against Bolivia (7:00 PM ET), followed by Lionel Messi’s Argentina battling Panama in Group D (9:30 PM ET).

Featuring iconic names like David Luiz Brazil opens their campaign in Group B at the legendary Rose Bowl on Saturday, June 4 (FS1, 10:00 PM ET) against Ecuador, while Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez leads Mexico in Group C against Uruguay on Sunday, June 5 (FS1, 8:00 PM ET). Other notable group stage confrontations include a rematch of the 2015 COPA AMERICA final between Argentina and Chile on Monday, June 6 (FS1, 10:00 PM ET), and a rematch from another tournament when Jamaica and Mexico clash on Thursday, June 9 (FS1, 10:00 PM ET) in a replay of the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup final. Quarterfinals of the COPA AMERICA CENTENARIO are carried on FS1 and FX, with FS1’s matches airing Thursday, June 16 (9:30 PM ET) and Friday, June 17 (8:00 PM ET) and the FX matches coming in a doubleheader Saturday, June 18 (7:00 & 10:00 PM ET). FS1 carries both semifinals on consecutive evenings, Tuesday, June 21 (9:00 PM ET) and Wednesday, June 22 (8:00 PM ET). The final is also set to air on FS1 in prime time, Sunday, June 26 (8:00 PM ET) from MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

The COPA AMERICA is the oldest international soccer tournament in the world, and has previously been contested only in South America. The CENTENARIO edition of the tournament features CONMEBOL competing against CONCACAF nations across the United States for the first time. The competition begins with a round-robin stage featuring four groups of four teams. Group A consists of the USA, Colombia, Costa Rica and Paraguay; Group B comprises Brazil, Ecuador, Haiti and Peru; Group C contains Mexico, Uruguay, Jamaica and Venezuela; and Argentina, Chile, Panama and Bolivia round out Group D.

FOX Sports’ multi-platform marketing campaign for the Copa America Centenario celebrates the global anticipation, excitement, and celebration of this world-class competition, one hundred years in the making. Click here to see the campaign’s launch spot.

Click here for complete schedule and channel assignments, and visit FOXSports.com/PressPass and CA2016.com for more information.

Fans Encouraged to Purchase Tickets Early at CA2016.com Due to High Demand

CHICAGO (March 14, 2016) – The Copa America Centenario Local Organizing Committee (LOC) announced that individual tickets for all 2016 Copa America Centenario group stage, quarterfinal, semifinal and Third Place matches, will go on sale to the general public starting Tuesday, March 22 at 1 p.m. ET.

Tickets to the Copa America Centenario are available by visiting CA2016.com or calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000. Ticket information for the Final, to be played June 26 at MetLife Stadium in the New York metropolitan area, will be announced in the coming weeks.

Fans have one last chance to purchase Copa Venue Passes through March 15 at 11:59 p.m. local venue time. Early response from fans has been strong, and the LOC encourages fans to purchase tickets early to ensure the best seats.

The tournament will open on Friday, June 3, when host United States welcomes Colombia to Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, in Group A action. The inaugural match will kick off at 9:30 p.m. ET. Other notable group matches include a rematch of the 2015 Copa America final between Argentina and Chile in Group D on June 6 (10 p.m. ET) and a second continental finals rematch when Jamaica and Mexico clash on June 9 (10 p.m. ET) in a replay of the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup final.

• Buy your tickets now at CA2016.com
• Copa America Centenario tournament schedule
• Follow the tournament news at the event’s official Twitter account and Facebook page

Copa America Centenario will be televised around the world, and on the Univision Network and FOX family of networks in the United States. The full, detailed TV schedule is expected at a later date.

The Copa America Centenario is a once-in-a-lifetime event, honoring 100 years of the Copa America tournament and featuring some of the world’s best teams and players. This historic tournament will feature the top star players from North, South and Central America, as well as the Caribbean. Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr., Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez, David Luiz, James Rodriguez, Kaka, Michael Bradley, Clint Dempsey and many more are anticipated to take part.

The Copa America Centenario Local Organizing Committee (LOC) announced today the start times for all 2016 Copa America Centenario matches, including the two group stage and semifinal matches at NRG Stadium.

The tournament will begin in Houston on Saturday, June 11, when Colombia and Costa Rica face off at 8 p.m. CT in Group A action. The second group match in Houston will take place on Monday, June 13 between Mexico and Venezuela at 7 p.m. CT. The Semifinal match held on Tuesday, June 21 will kick off at 8 p.m. CT at NRG Stadium.

The full tournament match schedule, including kick off times, can be found HERE. (Local times are listed on the schedule.)

Early response from fans has been strong, and the local organizing committee encourages fans to purchase their Venue Passes early to ensure the best seats. Tickets to the Copa America Centenario are available by visiting CA2016.com. Fans have until Friday, March 4 at 11:59 p.m. local venue times to purchase Venue Passes and be eligible for the lottery to buy tickets to the Copa America Centenario Final.

• Buy your tickets now at CA2016.com
• Copa America Centenario tournament schedule
• Follow the tournament news at the event’s official Twitter account and Facebook page

Copa America Centenario will be televised around the world, and on the Univision Network and FOX family of networks in the United States. Full TV schedule is expected at a later date.

Schedule & Official Start for NRG Stadium:

Group Stage

June 11 – 8 p.m. CT         Colombia vs. Costa Rica
June 13 – 7 p.m. CT         Mexico vs. Venezuela

Semifinal

June 21 – 8 p.m. CT         1A or 2B vs. 1D or 2C

This historic tournament will feature the top star players from North, South and Central America, as well as the Caribbean. Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr., Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez, David Luiz, James Rodriguez, Kaka, Michael Bradley, Clint Dempsey and many more are anticipated to take part.

www.CA2016.com

HOUSTON (Feb. 21, 2016) – NRG Stadium will host 2 first round match-ups during the Copa America Centenario, starting on June 11. The first match-up will be Colombia vs. Costa Rica on June 11. The second on June 13 will see Mexico take on Venezuela.

NRG Stadium will also host a SEMI-FINAL match on June 21 during the once-in-a-lifetime tournament.

The groups and full match schedule were set for the 2016 Copa America Centenario after the Official Draw was conducted at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City this evening. The entire tournament will take place from June 3-26 across 10 cities in the United States.

The full tournament match schedule can be found  tournament schedule. The official match times will be announced in the near future.

Schedule for NRG STADIUM:

JUNE 11             Colombia vs. Costa Rica

JUNE 13             Mexico vs Venezuela

JUNE 21             Semi-final with winners for Match 25 vs. Match 27

Tickets to the Copa America Centenario are available by visiting CA2016.com. Early response from the fans has been strong, and the local organizing committee encourages fans to purchase their Venue Passes early to ensure the best seats.

• Buy your tickets now at CA2016.com
• Copa America Centenario tournament schedule
• Follow the tournament news at the event’s official Twitter account and Facebook page

The Copa America Centenario honors 100 years of the Copa America tournament and will feature some of the world’s best teams and players. The tournament will feature the top star players from North, South and Central America, including Messi, Neymar, Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez, David Luiz, James Rodriguez, Kaka, Michael Bradley, Clint Dempsey and many more.

www.CA2016.com

The Copa America Centenario Local Organizing Committee (LOC) announced today that tickets for the 2016 Copa America Centenario will go on sale to the general public on Wednesday, February 3 at 12 p.m. local time in each of the 10 venues. Fans can purchase tickets at CA2016.com or by calling Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000.

All fans who purchase Venue Passes during the first phase of ticket sales will be entered into a lottery for priority access to purchase tickets to the Copa America Centenario Final on June 26 at MetLife Stadium. Due to the expected high demand for this premium soccer tournament, fans are urged to purchase early to guarantee their tickets. The first phase of the public Venue Pass sales will end on Feb. 19 at 12 pm ET.

Similar to the World Cup, Copa America Centenario tickets in the first phase will be sold as Venue Passes, which includes a ticket to all the matches played in one particular venue.

• To purchase tickets, visit CA2016.com
• Copa America Centenario Ticket FAQ

The soccer community, including professional soccer team season ticket holders, will have exclusive pre-sale access starting the week of January 25. Members of the soccer community are urged to contact their pro club for more information.

The Copa America Centenario, a once-in-a-lifetime soccer event, which honors 100 years of the Copa America tournament, will feature some of the world’s best teams and players competing from June 3-26, 2016, across the United States. Staged outside of South America for the first time, the historic tournament features six teams from CONCACAF and all 10 teams from CONMEBOL. The tournament will feature the top star players from North, South and Central America, including Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr., David Luiz, James Rodriguez, Kaka, Michael Bradley, Clint Dempsey and many more.

The 2016 Copa America Centenario Official Draw will take place on Sunday, February 21 at 7:30 p.m. ET in New York City. The second opportunity for fans to purchase Venue Passes for the Copa America Centenario will begin that same day at 5 pm ET.

• Copa America Centenario tournament schedule
• Fans are invited to visit the tournament website at CA2016.com
• Follow the tournament news at the event’s official Twitter account and Facebook page

CONCACAF and CONMEBOL have partnered for the historic 2016 Copa America Centenario, setting a new standard for inter-confederation cooperation in the Americas and worldwide. The Copa America Centenario Local Organizing Committee, formed by tournament host U.S. Soccer, is a separate entity responsible for certain logistical and organizational details of the competition.