Warner Bros. Discovery Sports announced its coverage plans for the upcoming Allstate Continental Clásico. The inaugural game features the United States men’s national team facing bitter rivals Mexico. Created as an annual fixture to give both sides a guaranteed highly-competitive match, the fixture ensures the two teams face each at least once a year.
The newly formed Warner Bros. Discovery Sports signed an eight-year deal with U.S. Soccer last year. Because of this agreement, TBS and HBO Max will handle broadcasting of the game on Wednesday, April 19. Extensive pregame coverage is set to start on 9:30PM ET on HBO Max. The game will then also become available on TBS beginning at 10:00PM ET. However, the match will officially kick off at 10:22PM ET.
Familiar faces for coverage plans of Continental Clásico
Kickoff time: 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT – Wednesday, Apr. 19
Watch now (in USA): Live on HBO Max
Commentators: Luke Wileman and Kyle Martino
US TV: Match is on TBS (available via Sling Blue)
Luke Wileman and Kyle Martino are set to call the action in Glendale, Arizona. Wileman is now essentially the main voice of the USMNT on TBS/HBO Max. The veteran play-by-play announcer previously called Major League Soccer matches on Canada’s TSN. Premier League fans will remember Martino for his time with NBC Sports. Pitchside reporter Melissa Ortiz will drop in during the match, too.
HBO Max’s pregame show features host Sara Walsh alongside Brian Dunseth. Former USMNT star DaMarcus Beasley joins the crew live from Glendale. The aforementioned Wileman and Martino will contribute to the pregame show, as well.
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Telemundo also reveals their crew for the match
For viewers wanting to watch the match in Spanish, Telemundo currently has an agreement with US Soccer. The Allstate Continental Clásico is available via Telemundo, Universo and Peacock Premium. Ana Jurka and Miguel Gurwitz anchor coverage on the networks. Veteran reporter Carlos Yustis is joining the duo as well.
Six-time Emmy Award winner Andres Cantor will be the play-by-play announcer for the Spanish networks. Both Manuel Sol and Carlos Hermosillo join the legendary broadcaster in the booth. Along with the three aforementioned avenues, fans can stream the match on the Telemundo app as well.
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