Sky Sports News HQ goes behind the scenes at all 32 NFL teams
Wednesday 9 September 2015 11:38, UK
On the eve of the new NFL season, Sky Sports News HQ will report live from across America bringing fans the latest news and behind-the-scenes access to all 32 teams in 12 hours.
Every NFL franchise will be visited as we become the first broadcaster to complete this whirlwind trip across the USA in one day on Wednesday, September 9. Presenter Jim White will begin '32 Live' by interviewing the NFL executive vice president, Troy Vincent, at the league headquarters in New York. He will get the big stories live from the city's home teams - the New York Giants and the New York Jets - as they prepare for the new season.
Jim will then pay a visit to the Pittsburgh Steelers during their final preparations at the team hotel in Rhode Island, followed by defending Super Bowl champions, the New England Patriots. Both teams will face each other in the season-opening fixture the next day.
A team of 11 reporters will be in America to interview players, coaches, plus stadium and backroom staff - giving NFL fans in the UK and Ireland all the team news, updates and stories a day before the opening game of the season.
'32 Live' is part of Sky's extensive NFL coverage with at least five games a week including Sunday Night Football and Monday Night Football, which are new to Sky Sports this year. Viewers can now enjoy more than 100 live games a season including every playoff clash, the Pro Bowl and the Super Bowl.
Andy Cairns, executive editor for Sky Sports News HQ, said: "We are going to make history with 32 Live and it's a fantastic way to kick off the NFL season on Sky, which will be our most comprehensive to date. American football is going to get the Sky Sports News HQ treatment with Jim White leading our teams of reporters across America, giving UK and Ireland fans all the pre-season news and behind-the-scenes stories with every team just 24 hours before the first game. Whether you're a Viking, a Patriot, a Charger or a Cowboy, this day is for you."
Alistair Kirkwood, Managing Director of NFLUK, said: "This is an incredible way to launch the season and will really whet appetites for the opening games. To say this is an ambitious project is an understatement, but it indicates the Sky Sports commitment to bringing viewers as close to the NFL action as possible. We are very excited to see the day unfold."
As well as live games, Sky Sports will offer full coverage and analysis throughout the season online and across social media including all the news, previews and game reports. Sky Sports News HQ will continue to provide up to date NFL news, views and previews, plus highlights of all the action will be available for fans to catch up when they want On Demand.
All of the drama and scores from around the NFL will be available each Sunday of the regular season on RedZone, via the red button, Sky Sports iPad app and Sky Sports Xtra. The NFL and HBO produced series, NFL Hard Knocks can now be seen on Sky and On Demand, featuring the Houston Texans, plus other award winning NFL films programming.
Fans will be able to watch the action live wherever they are on mobile, laptop and selected tablets via Sky Go. Non-subscribers can also see the matches without a contract through online TV streaming service NOW TV. By purchasing a Sky Sports Day Pass for £6.99 or Sky Sports Week Pass for £10.99, they can enjoy access to all seven Sky Sports channels and watch on a TV with a NOW TV Box or on a range of devices.
