Stadium College Sports

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Stadium College Sports
CountryUnited States
Broadcast areaNationwide
Programming
Language(s)English
Picture format
Bally Sports
Stadium
History
LaunchedJune 2001; 23 years ago (2001-06)
ClosedDecember 31, 2023 (2023-12-31)
Former namesFox Sports Digital Networks (2001–2004)
Fox College Sports (2004–2021)

Stadium College Sports (formerly Fox College Sports) was a group of three American sports networks. Owned by

Bally Sports regional sports networks and Stadium
. The channels were shut down on December 31, 2023.

History

Fox College Sports logo

The three networks were originally launched in June 2001 as Fox Sports Digital Networks as a complement to

satellite. The networks were managed by FOX Sports executive, David Nathanson, from 2001-2005[1] and David Rone from 2005-2007.[2] The majority of the programming presented on the networks originated from the various Fox Sports regional networks and affiliates. The networks focused on college sports, but also had out-of-market baseball games (which would be phased out after the first few years).[3] In 2004, the networks were relaunched as Fox College Sports to emphasize their college sports programming.[4]

On June 18, 2021, more than a year after the networks sold to Sinclair after having been sold to Disney as part of the

Bally Sports in late-March of that year, the channels were quietly rebranded as Stadium College Sports, taking their name from Sinclair and Silver Chalice's national sports channel Stadium.[5] In August 2021, Verizon Fios became the first major provider to provide the networks in high-definition
.

On December 31, 2021,

The CW. With Sinclair's sale of their stake in Stadium in full to Silver Chalice and the Stadium network being replaced over-the-air with The Nest, Stadium College Sports was quietly and ultimately wound down on December 31, 2023.[7]

Programming

The channels are divided into three geographical areas, which are Stadium College Sports Atlantic (formerly FCS Atlantic), Stadium College Sports Central (formerly FCS Central), and Stadium College Sports Pacific (formerly FCS Pacific). In addition to the events, the network features weekly coach's shows for various universities, programs from the various

Bally Sports and other regional sports channels not within the Bally Sports system. Also featured are high school basketball and football games, and some state championships for these sports.[8]

Major events include:

The three Stadium College Sports channels generally air simulcast and live games produced by the

Bally Sports
networks or by Stadium through the digital only WCC Network and Mountain West Network.

Former Programming

Previously, each network sourced its programming from the various Fox Sports Networks as follows:

  • FCS Atlantic: Shows
    MSG Plus
    .
  • FCS Central: Shows
    Fox Sports Ohio
  • FCS Pacific: Shows
    Root Sports Rocky Mountain, Root Sports Utah, and Root Sports Northwest
    .
  • Pac-12 Conference football and basketball
  • FCS Final Score, a news program similar to FSN's former program Final Score, also aired on this network at the top of the hour; it has since been cancelled.
  • The National Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship
  • Exclusive Home to The Paradise Jam Tournament from the Virgin Islands
  • The FCS Tailgate Tour
  • The NSSA College Surfing Championships
  • The South Padre Invitational
  • FISU International Collegiate Olympic Games every 2 years - both Winter and Summer. FCS was the exclusive domestic television carrier for these events.

References

  1. ^ Alleyne, P. Llanor (2001-09-10). "Fates & Fortunes". Broadcasting Cable. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
  2. ^ Dempsey, John (2005-08-23). "Fox College Sports taps G.M." Variety. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
  3. ^ "Fox Set to Rename Cable Sports Service | TVWeek". TV Week. 17 Nov 2003. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
  4. ^ "Fox Shuffles Cable Offerings". The New York Times. 26 May 2004. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
  5. ^ cmccollum (14 June 2021). "Fox College Sports to become Stadium College Sports". Bend Broadband. Archived from the original on 15 June 2021. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
  6. ^ Gurwin, Jason (2021-12-31). "YouTube TV Drops CNBC World, NECN, and Stadium College Sports". The Streamable. Archived from the original on 2024-01-02. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  7. ^ France, Erin (2023-12-21). "Stadium College Sports Channels Shutting Down". MIDTEL. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  8. ^ "Fox College Sports Name Change". Rainier Connect. 10 June 2021. Archived from the original on 16 June 2021. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
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