FOX will launch its channel in Nicaragua and Central America: what does it consist of and what will its programming be like?
In addition to football, FOX will offer more than 800 live sports events per year in other disciplines, as announced by the network
TL;DR
- FOX Channel will launch in six Central American countries starting May 2026.
- This follows FOX's acquisition of Tigo Sports' programming and local production in the region.
- The new channel will offer a mix of international sports rights and local Central American sports content.
- Programming includes the First Division of El Salvador, Panamanian Football League, Costa Rican Liga Promérica, and Guatemalan Liga Bantrab.
- International football rights include Premier League, UEFA Europa League, Bundesliga, Saudi Pro League, and Liga MX.
- Over 800 live sports events annually will be offered in disciplines beyond football, such as MLB, PFL, AAA wrestling, NASCAR, Formula E, WRC, WEC, and Big Ten college sports.
- The signal will be available on the FOX pay-TV channel, the AVOD platform Tubi, and streaming services FOX+ and FOX One.
- Leandro Lagos has been appointed head of FOX in Central America.