BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., June 15, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Arena Football League (AFL) has signed a one-year partnership with FilmOn Networks that will make the world's largest IP-delivered cable television platform the official provider of international Arena Football, the League office announced today. This is gives the AFL access to FilmOn's 47 million monthly unique users outside of the United States.
FilmOn.com will live stream all games of the 20 week season leading right up to ArenaBowl XXVIII on August 29th. By devoting multiple channels on FilmOn's system to the AFL, and giving each team its own custom built encoders, every single game will be available to international fans, absolutely free.
The AFL, now in the midst of its 28th season, has showcased a fast-paced and exciting game to millions of fans in a myriad of markets worldwide. FilmOn will air all games during the 20-week regular season, leading right up to ArenaBowl XXVIII on August 29, 2015.
This is the second major partnership struck between the AFL and FilmOn in recent years. In 2012, the two entities launched "AFL Classic", a streaming Internet channel which enabled historic AFL games and content to be streamed at http://www.filmon.tv/tv/afl-classics.
"Every professional sports league has the goal of becoming a global brand," said AFL Commissioner Scott C. Butera. "Arena Football has a history of playing games overseas and we believe FilmOn will be a strong partner in delivering our content to the world."
In addition to computer streaming, fans may also download the FilmOn apps for iPhone, iPad, Android devices and Facebook for premium content on the go. AFL games will not only air on the FilmOn digital networks, but also on FilmOn's Sky Channel 237 in the UK.
"Live Stream Arena Football League games are exactly what FilmOn users want--gritty action and instant gratification," said Alki David, CEO of FilmOn Networks. "Our huge international audience has already voiced demand for AFL's games."
Check listings for Arena Football League games in available markets here.
About FilmOn Networks: FilmOn is the world's first and largest IP-delivered digital television platform with true TV Everywhere capability. Available globally via computers, smartphones, tablets and IP-enabled set-top boxes and devices, FilmOn offers more than 600 free and subscription linear TV channels and audio/video podcasts updated daily, plus 50 audio channels and over 90,000 on demand titles. FilmOn Apps for iPhone, iPad, Facebook, Lenovo, Win 8 and Droid devices offer you premium TV on the go. With offices in Beverly Hills, Irvine and London and data-center headends in L.A., London and Geneva, FilmOn curates the best of televised entertainment from around the globe and creates original live programming every week. FilmOn also programs the 24/7 FilmOn TV Network on Sky channel 237 in the UK and on Freesat in Europe. In 2014, FilmOn launched FilmOn Media Licensing Inc. for its ever-expanding content acquisition and syndication needs, acquired the North American rights to the Musion hologram technology and patents, launching Hologram USA; HologramUSA.com for more information. More information on FilmOn can be found at filmon.com.
About the AFL: Since its inception in 1987, the Arena Football League has showcased a fast-paced and exciting game to millions of fans in a myriad of markets across the country. The ESPN family of networks and CBS Sports Network will nationally broadcast AFL games each week for the entire 2015 season. This season will also be the first with Scott C. Butera leading the way as Commissioner. The AFL schedule culminates with ArenaBowl XXVIII Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN.
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