IShowSpeed has announced a major new deal with FIFA, Fox, and YouTube that will let fans watch select FIFA World Cup matches directly through his streams.
The creator, a massive football fan, revealed that he will be hosting live watch-along streams featuring official World Cup game feeds, including select knockout round games, the semis, and the final.
According to Awful Announcing, the partnership will allow Speed to stream matches from World Cup host stadiums and from his home setup, with live game footage available for viewers through Fox One and the Fox One Prime Channel on YouTube.
Fox Direct to Consumer also confirmed the deal on LinkedIn, saying fans will be able to “watch select matches with global creator IShowSpeed on FOX One via YouTube Primetime Channels,” including games “through the knockout rounds and Final.”
IShowSpeed reveals how to watch official World Cup feeds
Speed announced the deal during a YouTube stream, calling it a first-of-its-kind move for creators and sports broadcasting.
“We are doing something that has never been done before,” he said. “You guys are going to be able to watch some of the World Cup games right here on my stream.”
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However, access will depend on where viewers are watching from. Speed said fans outside the United States will be able to watch through his regular stream, while US viewers will need Fox One through YouTube Primetime Channels to see the official game feed.
“If you’re outside the US, you’re good,” Speed said. “But if you live in the US, you need to grab Fox One on YouTube Prime channels.”
Fans can try out Fox One for free with a 3-day trial, but after that, it’ll cost $19.99 a month.
Speed further released a full schedule of matches across his social channels, along with instructions on how fans can watch alongside him.
“Fans have always wanted to watch the sports games with me with creators like me,” he remarked . “I want to keep pushing the boundaries of streaming.”
The first group stage simulcasts listed include Argentina vs Austria on June 22, Norway vs France on June 26, and Colombia vs Portugal on June 27.
Fox has also confirmed Speed will stream both semifinal matches, the final, and additional knockout round games that will be announced later.
