2007 ArenaCup televised nationally on the Comcast SportsNet family of networks
August 21, 2007 - arenafootball2 (af2) News Release
CHICAGO - The 2007 ArenaCup, the championship game of arenafootball2 (af2), will be televised nationally on the Comcast SportsNet family of networks for the second year in a row, it was announced today. The ArenaCup will be played this Saturday, August 25 at 8:00 PM ET at the CenturyTel Center in Bossier City, La. The American Conference Champion Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers (17-2) tackle the National Conference Champion Tulsa Talons (17-2) for the honor of being called the 2007 af2 Champions.
"We're very pleased to have our national championship game televised on Comcast SportsNet's family of networks," said af2 President Jerry Kurz. "By partnering with Comcast SportsNet we are able to reach key sports markets across the country, spotlight the exciting sport of Arena Football, and showcase the Shreveport-Bossier City area. This gives our many loyal fans across the country that may not be able to see the game in person an opportunity to view the game from home."
The game will be shown on the following Comcast SportsNet channels, including live broadcasts where indicated: Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia, Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic, Comcast SportsNet Chicago, Comcast SportsNet West (live), SportsNet New York, FSN New England (live), CSS, and Comcast Local in Detroit (live). Viewers should check local listings for broadcast times in their area. The game is being produced by CSS.
Mike Sheehey, Comcast SportsNet senior vice president of sports content, said, "We are pleased to work with af2 to televise the 2007 ArenaCup as part of our commitment to give our viewers an exciting lineup of diverse sporting events."
The league is also working on securing additional live broadcast partners in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and Tulsa, home to the two competitors, as well as in other markets.
Tickets are going fast for this weekend's big game, but for a limited time, fans can purchase four (4) Sideline ArenaCup Tickets and get two (2) FREE Roundtrip Airline Tickets to any one of over 30 fantastic getaway destinations! The traveler is entitled to two complimentary roundtrip airline tickets when staying at one of the participating hotels or resorts for a minimum number of nights and paying standard hotel rates. Air, hotel and resort reservations must be made through Fly Free America. For tickets or ticket information, call 888-277-5526. Interested fans can also visit www.flyfreeamerica.com/arenacup. Certain restrictions apply.
About Comcast SportsNet
Comcast SportsNet operates 11 sports networks that cover more than 2,400 live sporting events annually and deliver comprehensive sports news and analysis to 38 million cable and satellite homes. Comcast SportsNet's networks are: Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia, Comcast SportsNet Chicago, Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic, Comcast SportsNet West, Comcast SportsNet Northwest (launching Fall 2007), SportsNet New York, FSN Bay Area, FSN New England, The Mtn. - MountainWest Sports Network, CSS, and Comcast Local Detroit. These networks provide live game coverage of 17 professional teams: the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks, Philadelphia Flyers, San Jose Sharks and Washington Capitals; the NBA's Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings and Washington Wizards; and MLB's Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, New York Mets, Oakland A's, Philadelphia Phillies and San Francisco Giants; as well as college, minor league and other sports. For more information see ComcastSportsNet.com.
About af2
With the ArenaCup Championship this Saturday capping off its eighth season, af2 serves as a vehicle to bring Arena Football to small-to-midsize cities and as a developmental league with an unmatched history of sending players, coaches and officials to major professional football leagues each year. af2 operates under the same Mission Statement and Fans' Bill of Rights as the Arena Football League, which completed its 21st season in July. Log on to www.af2.com for more information.
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