TVNZ And TEG Sport Bring Winter Of Football To New Zealand Fans This July
TVNZ has partnered with TEG Sport to bring New Zealand audiences the Winter of Football this July, showcasing global football talent across seven epic matches. Viewers can enjoy Wrexham's Down Under tour, Singapore Festival of Football and Hong Kong Festival of Football live and free across TVNZ+, TVNZ 2 and DUKE.
The highly anticipated Wrexham Down Under Tour for the Red Dragons kicks off against A-League runners-up Melbourne Victory on 11 July, followed by Sydney FC on 15 July.
As one of the oldest football clubs in the world, the Welsh side recently celebrated its record-breaking third promotion in the English Football League since Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds purchased the club in 2021.
The tour's final whistle will be in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, with the Wellington Phoenix going head-to-head with Phil Parkinson's side at SKY Stadium on Saturday 19 July. Produced by TVNZ, this match promises to showcase some of Aotearoa's homegrown talent as they take on Wrexham in the capital.
TVNZ and TEG Sport will also bring late-night football fever to Kiwis, with Singapore and Hong Kong's Festival of Football, with legendary football clubs including Arsenal FC, Tottenham Hotspur FC and Newcastle United battling it out. Liverpool FC, fresh off winning the English Premier League, will provide a thrilling match-up against European heavyweights, AC Milan.
Melodie Robinson, Head of Sports, Events, & Partnerships said: 'Kiwis love football, and the huge viewership of UEFA EUROs on TVNZ+ in 2024 proves it. We're excited to partner with TEG Sport to bring top-tier clashes into homes across the motu this July, showcasing football from across the world.'
Rachael Carrol, Managing Director TEG Sport, said: 'We're excited to deliver seven blockbuster matchups across four countries, showcasing nine top-tier clubs from some of the world's biggest leagues. While not everyone can experience them live, it's fantastic that fans in New Zealand can catch all the action free on TVNZ. It's set to be a huge winter of football, and we're proud to bring these games home to local supporters.'
All games will be available live and replayed on TVNZ+, with Wrexham AFC vs Wellington
Phoenix on TVNZ 2 and the international matches airing on DUKE.
The full schedule is available below.
Wrexham Down Under:
Wrexham AFC vs Melbourne Victory, Friday 11 July, 9:30pm on TVNZ+ and TVNZ DUKE
Wrexham AFC vs Sydney FC, Tuesday 15 July, 9:30pm on TVNZ+ and TVNZ DUKE
Wrexham AFC vs Wellington Phoenix, Saturday 19 July, 5:00pm on TVNZ+ and TVNZ 2
Singapore Festival of Football:
Arsenal FC vs AC Milan, Wednesday 23 July, 11:30pm on TVNZ+ and TVNZ DUKE
Arsenal FC vs Newcastle United, Sunday 27 July, 11:30pm on TVNZ+ and TVNZ DUKE
Hong Kong Festival of Football:
Liverpool FC vs AC Milan, Saturday 26 July, 11:30pm on TVNZ+ and TVNZ DUKE
Arsenal FC vs Tottenham Hotspur FC, Thursday 31 July, 11:30pm on TVNZ+ and TVNZ DUKE
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TVNZ has partnered with TEG Sport to bring New Zealand audiences the Winter of Football this July, showcasing global football talent across seven epic matches. Viewers can enjoy Wrexham's Down Under tour, Singapore Festival of Football and Hong Kong Festival of Football live and free across TVNZ+, TVNZ 2 and DUKE. The highly anticipated Wrexham Down Under Tour for the Red Dragons kicks off against A-League runners-up Melbourne Victory on 11 July, followed by Sydney FC on 15 July. As one of the oldest football clubs in the world, the Welsh side recently celebrated its record-breaking third promotion in the English Football League since Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds purchased the club in 2021. The tour's final whistle will be in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, with the Wellington Phoenix going head-to-head with Phil Parkinson's side at SKY Stadium on Saturday 19 July. Produced by TVNZ, this match promises to showcase some of Aotearoa's homegrown talent as they take on Wrexham in the capital. TVNZ and TEG Sport will also bring late-night football fever to Kiwis, with Singapore and Hong Kong's Festival of Football, with legendary football clubs including Arsenal FC, Tottenham Hotspur FC and Newcastle United battling it out. Liverpool FC, fresh off winning the English Premier League, will provide a thrilling match-up against European heavyweights, AC Milan. Melodie Robinson, Head of Sports, Events, & Partnerships said: 'Kiwis love football, and the huge viewership of UEFA EUROs on TVNZ+ in 2024 proves it. We're excited to partner with TEG Sport to bring top-tier clashes into homes across the motu this July, showcasing football from across the world.' Rachael Carrol, Managing Director TEG Sport, said: 'We're excited to deliver seven blockbuster matchups across four countries, showcasing nine top-tier clubs from some of the world's biggest leagues. While not everyone can experience them live, it's fantastic that fans in New Zealand can catch all the action free on TVNZ. It's set to be a huge winter of football, and we're proud to bring these games home to local supporters.' All games will be available live and replayed on TVNZ+, with Wrexham AFC vs Wellington Phoenix on TVNZ 2 and the international matches airing on DUKE. The full schedule is available below. Wrexham Down Under: Wrexham AFC vs Melbourne Victory, Friday 11 July, 9:30pm on TVNZ+ and TVNZ DUKE Wrexham AFC vs Sydney FC, Tuesday 15 July, 9:30pm on TVNZ+ and TVNZ DUKE Wrexham AFC vs Wellington Phoenix, Saturday 19 July, 5:00pm on TVNZ+ and TVNZ 2 Singapore Festival of Football: Arsenal FC vs AC Milan, Wednesday 23 July, 11:30pm on TVNZ+ and TVNZ DUKE Arsenal FC vs Newcastle United, Sunday 27 July, 11:30pm on TVNZ+ and TVNZ DUKE Hong Kong Festival of Football: Liverpool FC vs AC Milan, Saturday 26 July, 11:30pm on TVNZ+ and TVNZ DUKE Arsenal FC vs Tottenham Hotspur FC, Thursday 31 July, 11:30pm on TVNZ+ and TVNZ DUKE
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