The countdown to Rio continues tomorrow on Sportsnet with three FIFA World Cup Qualifying matches as teams continue their battle for a spot in 2014 FIFA World Cup BrazilTM. With more than 250 qualifiers and friendlies leading up to 2014 FIFA World Cup BrazilTM, Sportsnet delivers live action and premium content from the Road to Rio across TV, radio, online, mobile and print.
Coverage kicks off tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. ET with a European double-bill featuring Poland vs. England and Spain vs. France. Canada takes centre stage later in the day at 3:30 p.m. ET on Sportsnet East, Ontario, West and Pacific as they visit Honduras and seek a win or a tie in order to advance to the next round of qualification. (Please see full broadcast schedule below for complete details).
Sportsnet is also the one-stop shop for live World Cup Qualifying news, updates, highlights and analysis from the network’s diverse roster of soccer experts. Below are the key details of tomorrow’s coverage of 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifying on all Sportsnet platforms:
TV- Sportsnet
- Road to Rio presented by CIBC kicks off on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 2:30 p.m. ET with Poland hosting England and Spain vs. France. Coverage begins with a 30-minute preview show featuring host Brad Fay and analyst Dick Howard from the Sportsnet studio. The duo will be joined by RJ Broadhead to update viewers with highlights, news and information from a full day of 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifying action
- The drama hits a crescendo later in the afternoon as Canada visits Honduras on Sportsnet East, Ontario, West and Pacific at 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT. Gerry Dobson and Craig Forrest will call the match and will be joined by Stephen Brunt in-studio during the pre-game show, which will include a special feature on the challenges Canada faces when playing away matches in Central America. Reporter Arash Madani is in San Pedro Sula for the pivotal match and will provide live updates
- For even more live action on Oct. 16, Rogers digital customers who subscribe to Sportsnet World will have access to at least four additional matches on Sportsnet World Plus, at no additional charge. For more information, please visit www.sportsnetworld.ca
- Soccer Central recaps all the action from 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifying with extensive analysis and highlights each night at 11 p.m. ET on Sportsnet World
Digital and Mobile – sportsnet.ca, Sportsnet World Online, RogersAnyplaceTV.com, Rogers Anyplace TV Live mobile app
- Coverage on sportsnet.ca includes:
- Subscribers to Sportsnet World Online can access additional live and on-demand matches on Oct. 16. For more information, please visit www.sportsnetworld.ca
- Rogers customers have access to 2014 World Cup Qualifying matches on their computers and smartphones:
- Photo gallery of the top players to watch in upcoming qualifying matches
- Columns and blogs from the sportsnet.ca digital newsroom featuring John Molinaro and Dobson
- Live twitter updates from Madani in San Pedro Sula heading into the Canada and Honduras showdown
- Feature story on former Canadian captain Bruce Wilson and his memories leading the national team into Central America surrounded by the intense atmosphere
- Road to Rio team profiles including Canada, England, Italy, Germany, Portugal, Netherlands, Croatia, Russia, Argentina, South Korea, Sweden, Spain and New Zealand
- Scores, news and highlights
- Rogers digital customers who subscribe to Sportsnet and/or Sportsnet World can live stream the matches on their computers via RogersAnyplaceTV.com
- Rogers wireless customers can live stream the games on their smartphones with the Rogers Anyplace TV Live mobile app, available through the Apple App Store, Google Play and BlackBerry App World. For $5/month, the app provides unlimited hours of viewing until April 30, after which time users can stream five hours per month at $1 per each additional hour
Radio – Sportsnet 590 The FAN and Sportsnet 960 The FAN
- Sportsnet 590 The FAN and Sportsnet 960 The FAN connect footy fans to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers with scores, interviews and breaking news
- The Soccer Show, a one-hour program hosted by Nigel Reed and Bob Iarusci, keeps fans in the know for all things soccer, including World Cup Qualifying, every Thursday at 8 p.m. ET (time subject to change)
Print – Sportsnet magazine
- In the latest issue of Sportsnet magazine, on newsstands now, senior editor Jamie Doyle profiles Argentina superstar Lionel Messi rolling into fine form during Road to Rio qualification and takes a closer look at this month’s key qualifying matches