ELLENTON,
Fla. (December 15, 2016) - Feld Entertainment Inc. announced the
upcoming 2017 Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship,
schedule with more ways to watch, on more channels, globally. With an
expanded FOX broadcast partnership, Supercross fans will also be able to
watch the first race from Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., on FOX
Deportes, alongside social media and live streaming options for
enthusiasts outside of North America and Australia.
Devotees
of Ryan Dungey, Eli Tomac or Ken Roczen can still watch races on FS1,
FS2 and ESPN (Australia) throughout the season, but for the first time
in the four-year media partnership with FOX, Monster Energy Supercross
will have airtime on FOX Deportes for the kick-off in Anaheim, Calif. on
January 7, 2017 and on every local FOX station throughout the country
for races in Indianapolis (3/18/2017), Salt Lake City (4/22/2017) and
East Rutherford, N.J. (4/29/2017). Check local listings. Fans in North
America can catch the aerial excitement and high-speed chases on their
desktops and mobile devices via FOX Sports GO, FOX Sports' authenticated
TV everywhere app, as well as the Monster Energy Supercross
pay-per-view livestream available through www.SupercrossLIVE.com.
Monster
Energy Supercross will provide an option to access the action, energy
and excitement in real time outside of North America for the first time
via the pay-per-view live stream. Fans will be able to purchase a season
pass for $99.99 and stream races live and up to one week following the
race.
For
those already excited for the season, Feld Entertainment will also
debut the Monster Energy Supercross 2017 Preview Show on December 18 on
FS1 at 5:00 p.m. ET/2:00 p.m. PT. This unprecedented, unfiltered look
into the lives of Ryan Dungey, Chad Reed, Ken Roczen, Eli Tomac, Marvin
Musquin, Jason Anderson and Cooper Webb chronicles preparations before
the elite riders go head-to-head in the quest for their place on the
podium.
As
the most competitive and high profile off-road motorcycle racing
championship in the world, Monster Energy Supercross attracts nearly one
million fans in live attendance at the nation's most renowned stadiums
over the course of the 17-race season. Its digital fan base on social
media boasts an even more impressive number, engaging with 10 million
viewers around the globe on social media platforms weekly and providing
an industry-leading footprint.
As a precursor to the live broadcast, the best of the behind-the-scenes action returns with Race Day Live presented
by AMSOIL. Each Saturday before the race, fans at the event or in their
living rooms can tune in to the live streaming coverage on
SupercrossLIVE.com, which captures practice, qualifying and key rider
interviews not available anywhere else. Monster Energy Supercross is
proving it has a stronghold on emerging media platforms, digitally
connecting multiple demographics of Supercross aficionados in innovative
ways from pre-race coverage to the live event
For more information on the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, please log onto www.SupercrossLIVE.com, the official website of Monster Energy Supercross, or follow us via our social channels below:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/supercrosslive
- Twitter: www.twitter.com/supercrosslive
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/supercrosslive
- YouTube: www.youtube.com/supercrosslive
For all media requests, please contact Sean Brennen at sbrennen@feldinc.com / (703) 448-3664 or Erik Arneson at Erik.Arneson@FOX.com / (704) 501-5795.
About Feld Entertainment:
Feld Entertainment is the worldwide leader in producing and
presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that lift the
human spirit and create indelible memories, with 30 million people in
attendance at its shows each year. Feld Entertainment's productions have
appeared in more than 75 countries and on six continents to date and
include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®, Monster Jam®, Monster Energy Supercross, AMSOIL Arenacross, Disney On Ice, Disney Live! and Marvel Universe LIVE! More information about Feld Entertainment is available online at www.feldentertainment.com.
About FOX Sports:
FOX
Sports is the umbrella entity representing 21st Century FOX's wide
array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands
capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend,
FOX Sports includes ownership and interests in linear television
networks, digital and mobile programming, broadband platforms, multiple
web sites, joint-venture businesses and several licensing partnerships.
FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Broadcasting
Company; FS1, FS2; FOX Sports Regional Networks, their affiliated
regional web sites and national programming; FOX Soccer Plus; FOX
Deportes and FOX College Sports. In addition, FOX Sports also
encompasses FOX Sports Digital, which includes FOXSports.com, FOX Sports
GO, Whatifsports.com and Yardbarker.com. Also included in the Group
are FOX's interests in joint-venture businesses Big Ten Network and BTN
2Go, as well as a licensing agreement that establish the FOX Sports Radio Network.
About the American Motorcyclist Association:
Founded
in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose
mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of
motorcycling. As the world's largest motorcycling rights and event
sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders' interests at all
levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and
recreational events every year. The AMA also provides money-saving
discounts on products and services for its members. Through the AMA
Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes
and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit www.americanmotorcyclist.com. Not a member? Join the AMA today: www.americanmotorcyclist.com/membership/join.
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