When did Deportes Telemundo launch its first broadcast?
Deportes Telemundo launched its first broadcast in 1987. The division began by securing rights to soccer matches from the Mexican Primera División, which is now known as Liga MX.
Questions about Telemundo Deportes
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Who purchased the Telemundo Communications Group on the 11th of October 2001?
NBC purchased the Telemundo Communications Group for $2.7 billion on the 11th of October 2001. Following this acquisition, Deportes Telemundo began integrating into NBC Sports structures while maintaining separate programming rights.
What Spanish language rights did Telemundo acquire on the 28th of October 2011?
Telemundo acquired Spanish language rights to FIFA tournaments starting in 2015 on the 28th of October 2011. This deal cost around $600 million and replaced Univision as the primary Spanish broadcaster since 1970.
Why was Deportes Telemundo renamed back to Telemundo Deportes in 2016?
The division changed its name back to Telemundo Deportes in 2016 after being temporarily replaced by NBC Deportes in May 2015. Operations were originally planned to migrate from Hialeah, Florida, to Stamford, Connecticut, but that move was cancelled in November 2015.
Which major sporting events does Telemundo Deportes hold broadcast rights to today?
Telemundo Deportes holds broadcast rights to American football including Sunday Night Football from 2014 to present. The division also airs Super Bowl games since 2014, NBA basketball starting in 2003, Premier League matches from 2013 onward, and Summer Olympic Games from 2004 through 2032.