Optus Sport locks in exclusive FA Cup broadcast rights

Nathan Jolly

July 2, 2024 10:28

Optus Sport has secured the exclusive Australian broadcasting rights for the FA Cup, the world’s longest running national soccer competition.

In addition, the pre-season FA Community Shield will also be coming exclusively to Optus Sport.

“The Emirates FA Cup is one of the most prestigious knockout cup competitions in world football and we are excited to unite the Emirates FA Cup and The FA Community Shield as part of the world’s best football on Optus Sport,” Howard Rees, head of Optus Sport, said.

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Nathan Jolly

Nathan Jolly is the Features Editor at Mumbrella. He joined the team in July, 2023.