Fans Gain Additional Access to Most In-Depth Coverage of College Sports
CBS COLLEGE SPORTS NETWORK announced today that the Network is now part of Cablevision’s iO TV digital cable service, appearing on channel 143 in standard definition and channel 793 in high definition, providing fans with the broadest and deepest coverage of college sports.
With the additional Cablevision subscribers, CBS College Sports Network is now seen in approximately 38 million and is available to more than 89 million households across the country. In the last 12 months, the Network has experienced a +38% distribution increase, representing 10.4 million additional subscribers.
“Increasing our visibility and reach on Cablevision allows us to further serve a huge and devoted college sports fan base and grow the Network’s awareness in the country’s biggest market,” said Steve Herbst, Executive Vice President and General Manager, CBS College Sports Network. “The timing is great for Cablevision customers, who will now have access to CBS College Sports Network’s in-depth March Madness programming.”
“CBS College Sports Network is a top destination for college sports fans with compelling live game action and programming showcasing a variety of sports and teams from across the college landscape,” said John Trierweiler, Cablevision’s senior vice president of product management. “We are pleased to include it in our iO TV digital cable service in addition to its continued availability as part of our iO Sports Pak.”
Cablevision customers now receive wider access to CBS College Sports Network’s extensive programming, which includes coverage of over 250 live events annually showcasing more than 25 men’s and women’s sports, in addition to a variety of studio shows, documentaries and original programs. CBS College Sports Network annually broadcasts numerous NCAA Championships, is the official cable home of the NCAA® Division I Men’s Basketball Championship and is a leading programmer of women’s sports.
CBS College Sports Network, a division of CBS Sports, is the original 24-hour cable network dedicated to college sports. CBS College Sports Network is the home for U.S. Service Academy football, featuring all Army and Navy home games, as well as several Air Force games every season. For more information, go to www.cbscollegesports.com.
