FOX Sports and Concacaf have struck a new multi-year media rights agreement. The deal makes FOX Sports the U.S. English-language home of both the Concacaf Gold Cup and Concacaf Nations League through 2029.
What We Know: FOX Sports has long been Concacaf’s Gold Cup partner, but this agreement expands that relationship significantly. For the first time, the deal adds the Concacaf Nations League — a competition launched to deliver more meaningful matches across all 41 Member Associations and which doubles as the Gold Cup qualifier. The agreement covers two Gold Cup editions and the 2026–27 and 2028–29 Nations League cycles, including the Finals. Rob Stone and Alexi Lalas announced the deal live on FOX during FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage.
What They Said: Concacaf President and FIFA Vice President Victor Montagliani: “This expanded partnership reflects our strategy to increase the visibility and accessibility of our premier men’s senior national team competitions, making it easier for fans to follow the region’s biggest teams, rivalries, and moments. FOX Sports has been a tremendous partner for Concacaf and the Gold Cup, and we are very excited to expand our relationship to include the Concacaf Nations League as the competition continues to grow in relevance and impact across the region.”
FOX Sports CEO and Executive Producer Eric Shanks: “Extending our long-standing partnership with Concacaf and expanding it to include the thrilling Nations League competition further cements FOX Sports as America’s home for the world’s top international soccer tournaments. We are proud to continue our relationship with Concacaf and look forward to building upon the incredible audience and viewership records we’ve set across previous Gold Cup tournaments with an eye on elevating our first Nations League presentation to new heights next year.”
What Remains Unclear: Specific financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed. It’s also unknown which additional platforms — FS1, streaming — will carry matches beyond FOX’s main network.
What It Means: This deal positions FOX Sports as the dominant U.S. destination for Concacaf’s top competitions. The Nations League’s fifth edition kicks off in September, with the Finals slated for SoFi Stadium in March 2027. The 19th Gold Cup follows that summer. FOX is clearly building toward sustained soccer dominance well beyond the World Cup.
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