Fox Sports World Canada
| Company type | Subscription television channel |
|---|---|
| Industry | Sports broadcasting |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Defunct | 2012-04-30 |
| Fate | Ceased operations; license revoked in 2016 |
| Headquarters | Canada , Canada |
Area served | Canada |
| Products | Sports television programming, primarily soccer |
| Owner | Shaw Communications (from 2010) |
Fox Sports World Canada was a Canadian subscription television channel that mainly showcased soccer alongside other international sports such as rugby. The channel’s initial Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) license mandated programming in soccer, cricket, and rugby; however, cricket and rugby content significantly diminished after the early years. Its premier program was the Fox Soccer Report, which represented the majority of its Canadian content offerings.
On October 27, 2010, Shaw Communications took ownership of Fox Sports World Canada by acquiring Canwest, subsequently rebranding the division as Shaw Media.
Shaw Media declared on March 6, 2012, that the channel would discontinue operations at midnight on April 30, 2012. After evaluating the possibility of launching a general sports network to rival TSN and Sportsnet, Shaw determined that continuing Fox Sports World was no longer consistent with its strategic or financial goals. The channel ceased broadcasting on April 30, 2012, with its license officially revoked on April 19, 2016.
Programming
Fox Sports World Canada featured both live and recorded matches from various leagues and tournaments including:
- Australia: A-League, National Rugby League, Australian Football League
- England: Premier League, FA Cup, Super League
- France: Ligue 1
- Italy: Serie A
- United States: USL First Division (covering Canada and Puerto Rico), Major Indoor Soccer League, NCAA Men's Soccer, NCAA Women's Soccer, WPS
- CONMEBOL: Copa Libertadores
Notable programs
- Asia Contender
- Football Asia – Highlights featuring Asian soccer
- Football Rivalries
- Fox Soccer Report – The main news broadcast highlighting key moments from European, South American, MLS, and international competitions
- Hyundai A-League Highlights – Coverage focused on the Hyundai A-League
- PGA Tour Highlights
- Serie-A Highlights – Recaps from Italy’s Serie A
- Sports Unlimited
- Sky Sports News – Live simulcast from the UK-based channel
See also
- Articles with short description
- Fox Sports International
- Sports television networks in Canada
- Soccer on Canadian television
- Defunct specialty television channels in Canada
- Television channels and stations established in 2001
- Television channels and stations disestablished in 2012
- Former Corus Entertainment networks
- 2001 establishments in Canada
- 2012 disestablishments in Canada