Carling Nations Cup on Sky Sports
February 2, 2011 · 0 Comments
Sky Sports will show all six Carling Nations Cup matches in February and May 2011 in Ireland and the UK, with all of the ties also to be shown in 3D. The agreement also includes simultaneous live broadcast of the Welsh matches in the Welsh language on S4C.
The opening matches of the Carling Nations Cup will take place on Tuesday 8th February as the Republic of Ireland take on Wales followed on February 9th by Northern Ireland v Scotland.
The final matches of the tournament take place between 24th – 29th May. The Republic of Ireland face Northern Ireland on Tuesday 24th May (7.45pm kick-off). Wales v Scotland is the match on Wednesday 25th May (7.45pm kick-off), Northern Ireland v Wales on Friday 27th May (7.45pm kick-off) and Republic of Ireland v Scotland in a 6.30pm kick-off on Sunday 29th May. All matches will be played at the Aviva Stadium and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports 1 / HD1 and by Sky 3D.
Barney Francis, Managing Director of Sky Sports said: “Live 3D coverage of the Carling Nations Cup further strengthens our portfolio of international football that already includes crucial Euro 2012 qualifiers for the home nations and the Republic of Ireland. We’re also delighted that the tournament provides us with another first; as we pioneer international football in 3D for both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The Aviva Stadium will provide the perfect backdrop for what should be some fantastic matches.”
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