The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Conference USA Announces Television Slate for 2018 Season
6/7/2018 11:31:00 AM | Football
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The UAB football team will be showcased on the national stage multiple times this upcoming season as Conference USA has announced that every Blazers game will be televised or streamed nationally in 2018.
UAB will be featured on either ESPN3/ESPN+ six times throughout the season, including its season opener against Savannah State on Thursday, August 30 at 7 p.m. CST, while the Blazers will also make three appearances on the beIN Sports Network and two on Stadium's Facebook broadcast.
Following ESPN's broadcast of the season opener, ESPN+ will be the home of the Blazers' second contest against Coastal Carolina in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Kickoff for the September 8 game is set for 7 p.m. EST/6 p.m. CST.
The ESPN family of networks will also pick up the Charlotte, Rice, UTEP and Middle Tennessee games.
Stadium will have the broadcast rights to UAB's September 15 game against Tulane and its October 6 matchup at Louisiana Tech, which is set for 6 p.m. CST. The Green and Gold boast a 5-4 all-time record against the Green Wave and will be playing their former C-USA foe for the first time since Oct. 27, 2012, while the matchup with the Bulldogs marks just the third time that the Blazers have played in Ruston and the first since Oct. 17, 1998.
beIN Sports will then make Legion Field its home-away-from-home for the Blazers' final three contests in Birmingham as UAB will face North Texas (10/20), UTSA (11/03) and Southern Miss (11/10) on the international sports network with all three kick times slated for 6:30 p.m. CST.
Kick times for UAB's matchups with Tulane (09/15), Charlotte (09/29), UTEP (10/27) and Texas A&M (11/17) will be announced at a later date.
The Blazers are less than 90 days away from the start of the 2018 season, which opens on Thursday night, August 30, at home against Savannah State. Season tickets are on sale by clicking here or calling 205-975-UAB1.
For more information on UAB football program, follow @UAB_FB on Twitter and Instagram.
2018 UAB Football Schedule
Aug. 30 vs. Savannah State - ESPN3/ESPN+ (7 p.m. CST)
Sept. 8 at Coastal Carolina - ESPN+ (6 p.m. CST)
Sept. 15 vs. Tulane - Stadium/Facebook (TBD)
Sept. 29 vs. Charlotte* - ESPN3/ESPN+ (TBD)
Oct. 6 at Louisiana Tech* - Stadium/Facebook (6 p.m. CST)
Oct. 13 at Rice* - ESPN+ (Noon CST)
Oct. 20 vs. North Texas* - beIN Sports (6:30 p.m. CST)
Oct. 27 at UTEP* - ESPN3/ESPN+ (TBD)
Nov. 3 vs. UTSA* - beIN Sports (6:30 p.m. CST)
Nov. 10 vs. Southern Miss* - beIN Sports (6:30 p.m. CST)
Nov. 17 at Texas A&M – TBD (TBD)
Nov. 24 at Middle Tennessee* - ESPN3 (2 p.m. CST)
Home Games in Bold
* C-USA Games
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ABOUT STADIUM
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ABOUT beIN SPORTS USA
Launched in 2012, beIN SPORTS is the fastest growing global sports network in the U.S. and is offered on nine of the largest 10 cable/satellite TV providers in the U.S., as well as other systems across the country. beIN SPORTS offers viewers premium sports content and entertainment across multiple platforms including TV channels beIN SPORTS and beIN SPORTS en Español and live streaming on beIN SPORTS CONNECT. hru beIN SPORTS CONNECT, authenticated subscribers can also enjoy all the exciting action from the two networks and stream live overflow matches offered in HD on your computer, tablet or smart phone. For more information, please visit www.beINSPORTS.com.
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ABOUT ESPN+
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ESPN+ is an integrated part of the completely redesigned ESPN App. Already the leading sports app, the new ESPN App is the premier all-in-one digital sports platform for fans and is a showcase of the company's culture of innovation. With a richer, increasingly more personalized experience, the new ESPN App curates all of ESPN's incredible content into an experience unique to each fan's individual tastes. ESPN+ is also available through ESPN.com.
UAB will be featured on either ESPN3/ESPN+ six times throughout the season, including its season opener against Savannah State on Thursday, August 30 at 7 p.m. CST, while the Blazers will also make three appearances on the beIN Sports Network and two on Stadium's Facebook broadcast.
Following ESPN's broadcast of the season opener, ESPN+ will be the home of the Blazers' second contest against Coastal Carolina in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Kickoff for the September 8 game is set for 7 p.m. EST/6 p.m. CST.
The ESPN family of networks will also pick up the Charlotte, Rice, UTEP and Middle Tennessee games.
Stadium will have the broadcast rights to UAB's September 15 game against Tulane and its October 6 matchup at Louisiana Tech, which is set for 6 p.m. CST. The Green and Gold boast a 5-4 all-time record against the Green Wave and will be playing their former C-USA foe for the first time since Oct. 27, 2012, while the matchup with the Bulldogs marks just the third time that the Blazers have played in Ruston and the first since Oct. 17, 1998.
beIN Sports will then make Legion Field its home-away-from-home for the Blazers' final three contests in Birmingham as UAB will face North Texas (10/20), UTSA (11/03) and Southern Miss (11/10) on the international sports network with all three kick times slated for 6:30 p.m. CST.
Kick times for UAB's matchups with Tulane (09/15), Charlotte (09/29), UTEP (10/27) and Texas A&M (11/17) will be announced at a later date.
The Blazers are less than 90 days away from the start of the 2018 season, which opens on Thursday night, August 30, at home against Savannah State. Season tickets are on sale by clicking here or calling 205-975-UAB1.
For more information on UAB football program, follow @UAB_FB on Twitter and Instagram.
2018 UAB Football Schedule
Aug. 30 vs. Savannah State - ESPN3/ESPN+ (7 p.m. CST)
Sept. 8 at Coastal Carolina - ESPN+ (6 p.m. CST)
Sept. 15 vs. Tulane - Stadium/Facebook (TBD)
Sept. 29 vs. Charlotte* - ESPN3/ESPN+ (TBD)
Oct. 6 at Louisiana Tech* - Stadium/Facebook (6 p.m. CST)
Oct. 13 at Rice* - ESPN+ (Noon CST)
Oct. 20 vs. North Texas* - beIN Sports (6:30 p.m. CST)
Oct. 27 at UTEP* - ESPN3/ESPN+ (TBD)
Nov. 3 vs. UTSA* - beIN Sports (6:30 p.m. CST)
Nov. 10 vs. Southern Miss* - beIN Sports (6:30 p.m. CST)
Nov. 17 at Texas A&M – TBD (TBD)
Nov. 24 at Middle Tennessee* - ESPN3 (2 p.m. CST)
Home Games in Bold
* C-USA Games
ABOUT CBS SPORTS NETWORK
CBS Sports Network, the 24-hour home of CBS Sports, is widely available through all major cable, satellite and telco distributors as well as via OTT streaming service providers YouTube TV, fuboTV, PlayStation Vue, DirecTV and Hulu. Additionally, a live CBS Sports Network stream is available through CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports App by authenticating with select providers. For more information, including a full programming schedule, go to www.cbssportsnetwork.com.
ABOUT STADIUM
Stadium is the original multi-platform sports network featuring exclusive live and on-demand games and events, extensive highlights, classic games, original programming, and daily live studio programming. Stadium includes a 24/7 linear feed distributed across both digital and broadcast platforms, as well as a comprehensive array of on-demand (VOD) digital content including additional live games and events. Stadium is owned by a collection of industry leaders including Sinclair Broadcast Group, BAMTech, the NHL, the PGA TOUR, and Meredith Corp. To learn more, visit: http://watchstadium.com/
ABOUT beIN SPORTS USA
Launched in 2012, beIN SPORTS is the fastest growing global sports network in the U.S. and is offered on nine of the largest 10 cable/satellite TV providers in the U.S., as well as other systems across the country. beIN SPORTS offers viewers premium sports content and entertainment across multiple platforms including TV channels beIN SPORTS and beIN SPORTS en Español and live streaming on beIN SPORTS CONNECT. hru beIN SPORTS CONNECT, authenticated subscribers can also enjoy all the exciting action from the two networks and stream live overflow matches offered in HD on your computer, tablet or smart phone. For more information, please visit www.beINSPORTS.com.
ABOUT FACEBOOK WATCH
Facebook Watch is a place to discover and enjoy shows on Facebook. Home to a wide range of shows – from scripted comedy and drama, to competition and reality series, to individual creators and live sports – Facebook Watch is a video platform where episodic content, community and conversation come together. This is a personalized viewing experience, where you can discover new series based on what your friends are watching, and catch up on the shows you follow. Facebook Watch is available for free on mobile apps across Apple and Android, on desktop, laptop and on TV apps listed here: https://videoapp.fb.com/.
ABOUT ESPN+
ESPN+ is the first-ever multi-sport, direct-to-consumer subscription streaming service from The Walt Disney Company's Direct-to-Consumer & International division in conjunction with ESPN. It offers fans thousands of additional live events, on-demand content and original programming not available on ESPN's linear TV or digital networks. This includes hundreds of MLB, NHL and MLS games, Grand Slam tennis, Top Rank boxing, PGA Tour golf, college sports, international rugby, cricket, the full library of ESPN Films (including 30 for 30) and more. Fans can subscribe to ESPN+ for just $4.99 a month (or $49.99 per year).
ESPN+ is an integrated part of the completely redesigned ESPN App. Already the leading sports app, the new ESPN App is the premier all-in-one digital sports platform for fans and is a showcase of the company's culture of innovation. With a richer, increasingly more personalized experience, the new ESPN App curates all of ESPN's incredible content into an experience unique to each fan's individual tastes. ESPN+ is also available through ESPN.com.
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