The annual knockout competition in domestic English football, the FA Cup, will be aired live in Singapore by StarHub, which recently announced that viewers will be able to watch the games only on StarHub TV+.
The English football season will kick off with its traditional curtain raiser, The FA Community Shield, on 10 August on StarHub TV+. It will be contested between the Emirates FA Cup holders, Manchester United, and 2023/24 Premier League champions, Manchester City, and be broadcast live from London’s Wembley Stadium.
“The addition of the Emirates FA Cup to StarHub TV+ solidifies our position as the market leader in sports home entertainment, ensuring customers have access to a diverse range of top-tier sports action,” said Johan Buse, Chief of Consumer Business Group, StarHub. “At StarHub, we are committed to expanding our sports offerings and enhancing the viewing experience for our customers. With the broadcasting rights to premier sports events like the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, and now the Emirates FA Cup, we are proud to deliver a rich array of premium entertainment content.”
James Gray, The FA’s Commercial Director, said: “We are delighted to share this new broadcast partnership for the Emirates FA Cup in Singapore. We are committed to showcasing this prestigious competition to a wider audience, while honouring the rich history and traditions that make it so unique, and we look forward to collaborating with StarHub in the coming years.”
StarHub said it will continue to host complimentary live screenings of selected Premier League matches at various locations in Singapore, and remains dedicated to expanding these live screenings throughout the upcoming season, as part of its “Football For All” initiative, which aims to make football more accessible in the city-state.
It will also continue to collaborate with partners to bring exciting football events to the country, enhancing the local sports scene.
Not just the FA Cup, football fans will also be able to watch other competitions, like the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League, and enjoy the ongoing excitement of all 380 games in the 2024/25 Premier League.
The FA Cup will be live on HubSports 2, Channel 202. Existing Sports+ customers will be able to enjoy the FA cup at no additional costs. With StarHub TV+, viewers can use interactive timeshift and watch key highlights of selected games so they never miss out on the action. Customers can enjoy the convenience of watching their preferred content, anytime and anywhere from their devices.
StarHub is offering the UltraSports bundle at a promotional price from 15 July to 31 August 2024. With this bundle, customers can access a wide array of sports content and entertainment, with free 12 months of 10Gbps broadband. StarHub continues to listen intently to our customers’ needs and is assured that this bundle will delight them with its exceptional selection of sports entertainment content and value.
FA Cup games will be live and on time-shift on HubSports2, Channel 202.
