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Questions about Fox Deportes

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When did Fox Deportes launch and what was its original name?

Fox Deportes launched on the 1st of November 1993 under the name La Cadena Deportiva Prime Ticket. The network began as a sister operation to the original Prime Ticket regional sports network designed for Spanish-speaking audiences in the United States.

What major rebranding changes occurred between 1995 and 2010 for Fox Deportes?

The entity changed names multiple times starting with Prime Deportiva on the 1st of April 1995 and becoming Fox Sports Américas on the 1st of October 1996. It later became Fox Sports World Español in February 1999, adopted the name Fox Sports en Español in 2002, and finally received its current title Fox Deportes on the 1st of October 2010.

Which soccer leagues does Fox Deportes hold rights to broadcast?

Fox Deportes holds rights to international soccer including MLS, Liga MX, and Liga MX Femenil. The network also acquired English-language and Spanish-language TV rights to the Coupe de France on the 4th of January 2023 and secured rights to the Saudi Pro League beginning during the 2023-24 season.

When did Fox Deportes first broadcast the Super Bowl and what other NFL coverage does it provide?

Fox Deportes carried Super Bowl XLVIII which was the first time a Spanish-language sports network broadcast the Super Bowl in the United States. The channel continues to carry all NFL games with Spanish-language play-by-play via the SAP channel regardless of a game also airing on Fox Deportes.

What is the household reach of Fox Deportes as of February 2015?

As of February 2015 approximately 21,831,000 American households received Fox Deportes representing 18.8% of households with television. This figure represents the substantial audience base the channel has built over its history through key sporting events between 2011 and 2017.