Entravision Communications Corporation (NYSE: EVC) announced today that its radio stations in 16 markets will broadcast 53 of the 64 total matches of the 2018 FIFA World Cup including all quarter finals, semi-finals, third place and final matches through a partnership with Futbol de Primera.
Coverage kicks off on June 14th with the opening ceremony and the beginning of group play, and will include the live broadcast of all three scheduled matches for the Mexico National Team in group play, including Mexico playing the World Cup defending champion Germany on Sunday, June 17th at 8 am PT. Coverage will be provided by some of the top play-by-play soccer announcers in the world, including legendary commentator Andres Cantor, with his signature “GOOOOOLLLLL!” which is popular around the world. Every match will include both a live 30-minute pre- and post-game coverage broadcast.
“Latinos live and breathe soccer and it is by far the number one sport among our listeners. We’re excited to be part of the World Cup event and our ability to provide extensive coverage to our local communities through our radio stations. This global soccer tournament is one of the most recognized sporting events in the world and provides advertisers with a premier opportunity to connect with our audience,” said Jeffery A. Liberman, President and Chief Operating Officer of Entravision.
Entravision radio stations and markets that will air the 2018 FIFA World Cup games, include:
Market |
State |
Call Letters |
Station |
Albuquerque |
NM |
KRZY 105.9 FM |
La Tricolor |
Denver |
CO |
KJMN 92.1 FM / KMXA 1090 AM |
La Suavecita |
El Paso |
TX |
KINT 93.9 FM, KSVE 1650 AM |
La Suavecita (KINT) / ESPN Deportes (KSVE) |
Las Vegas |
NV |
KRRN 92.7 FM |
La Suavecita |
Los Angeles |
CA |
KLYY 97.5 FM/103.1 FM |
La Tricolor |
Lubbock |
TX |
KBZO 1460 AM / KAIQ 95.5FM |
ESPN Deportes / La Tricolor |
McAllen |
TX |
KNVO 101.1 FM |
La Suavecita |
Modesto |
CA |
KTSE 97.1FM |
La Suavecita |
Monterey / Salinas |
CA |
KSES 107. 1 FM |
La Suavecita |
Palm Springs |
CA |
KLOB 94.7 FM |
La Suavecita |
Phoenix |
AZ |
KBMB 710 AM, KVVA/KDVA 107.1 FM/106.9 FM |
ESPN Deportes (KBMB) / La Suavecita (KVVA/KVDA) |
Reno |
NV |
KRNV 102.1 FM |
La Tricolor |
Riverside |
CA |
KLYY 97.5 FM/103.1 FM |
La Tricolor |
Sacramento |
CA |
KXSE 104.3 FM |
La Suavecita |
Stockton |
CA |
KCVR 98.9FM |
La Suavecita |
Yuma / El Centro |
CA/AZ |
KSEH 94.5 FM |
La Suavecita |