Comcast is launching World Soccer Ticket, a new $85-per-month video package designed to serve as a one-stop hub for soccer fans. The package promises access to more than 1,500 matches per year across nearly 60 English- and Spanish-language channels, plus Peacock Premium, delivering live coverage from major leagues and tournaments including the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, Major League Soccer, La Liga, Liga MX, and the FIFA World Cup.
Comcast positions World Soccer Ticket as the industry’s first video package built specifically for soccer fans, though it notes that Fubo originally launched in 2015 with a soccer-focused lineup before expanding into a broader pay-TV offering. Fubo is also pursuing a strategic move to combine with Hulu’s live TV business in a joint venture largely owned by Disney.
Key features and accessibility
– Xfinity X1 set-top device with a multiview option to watch multiple games simultaneously, plus select matches available in 4K.
– The package includes the Sports Zone app for real-time stats, scores, and betting odds.
– Access at home and on the go via the Xfinity Stream app on Apple TV and iOS, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, and Xumo streaming devices.
– Live coverage spans networks including ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC, Telemundo, Univision, UniMás, ESPN, FS1, ESPN Deportes, Fox Deportes, Universo, and TUDN. Peacock adds roughly 200 additional Premier League matches and select 4K games each week.
– World Soccer Ticket will cover every match of next year’s 2026 FIFA World Cup in English on Fox and in Spanish on NBCUniversal’s Telemundo, Universo, and Peacock.
– MLS fans gain access to MLS 360 and Sunday Night Soccer within the channel guide on Xfinity X1 and the Xfinity Stream app, along with additional MLS coverage on Fox, FS1, and Fox Deportes during the season.
– The package also includes access to more than 100 streaming channels within the channel guide, featuring NBC Sports Now, Fox Sports, Real Madrid TV, Telemundo Al Día, Today All Day, and Sky News.
Expanding your soccer lineup
To further boost soccer options, World Soccer Ticket subscribers (and other Xfinity subscribers) can add more live soccer content through Xfinity StreamStore. Available add-ons include Apple’s MLS Season Pass, Paramount+, and ESPN+, which enhance coverage from leagues such as MLS, Serie A, and the Bundesliga.
Industry context and implications
– The launch highlights Comcast’s push to consolidate soccer viewing into a single, premium package, aiming to reduce the juggling of multiple services and apps.
– The pricing positions the offering as a premium option in a competitive field that includes Fubo and bundles tied to broader streaming strategies from Disney and others.
– The 2026 World Cup commitment reinforces the package’s value proposition for long-term soccer fans seeking guaranteed, wide-ranging access across English and Spanish-language platforms.
Commentary and value add
– For fans who want a centralized viewing experience with built-in stats, multi-game viewing, and cross-device access, World Soccer Ticket could streamline how they follow leagues that span continents and time zones.
– The StreamStore integration offers flexibility to tailor the lineup with additional soccer services, which could be a cost saver or a rabbit hole, depending on how much content a user wants.
– A potential consideration for buyers is whether the combination of the base price and add-ons still fits their budget, given the breadth of the offering and the broader streaming market’s pricing dynamics.
Summary
Comcast’s World Soccer Ticket is a comprehensive, soccer-focused package blending live leagues, marquee tournaments, and a broad array of channels with modern streaming features and cross-device access. By tying in add-on services and guaranteeing major events like the 2026 World Cup in multiple languages, it aims to appeal to serious soccer enthusiasts seeking one main source for global soccer coverage.
Positive note
If you’re a devoted soccer follower looking to minimize platform-hopping while maximizing match availability, World Soccer Ticket offers an ambitious, centralized alternative with broad exposure across top leagues, English- and Spanish-language programming, and flexible streaming options.