Sportsnet World Available Through Free Preview in December

- Premium programming includes top-level international soccer, rugby and cricket -

TORONTO (December 2, 2011) – With the holiday season just around the corner, Sportsnet World is offering sports fans an early gift with a free month-long preview of the network. The preview begins today and runs through January 3 on participating television service providers in Canada (see below for a list of participating providers).

Sportsnet World is the only 24/7 international sports channel of its kind in Canada, featuring world-class international sports coverage of the top leagues in football (soccer), rugby and cricket.

Coverage during the free preview includes the following:

Barclays Premier League

Sportsnet World will televise 22 live matches from Barclays Premier League – the top soccer league in the world. Key match-ups include table-leading Manchester City with a home date versus Arsenal on Sunday, Dec. 18 and a Boxing Day triple header, featuring Manchester United, Aston Villa, and Chelsea.

UEFA Champions League

The final matches from the Group Stage of the UEFA Champions League take place on Tuesday, Dec. 6 and Wednesday, Dec. 7. Perennial European powerhouse Manchester United will be fighting to stay alive when they take on the Swiss squad FC Basel on Wednesday, Dec. 7.

Heineken Cup

The best rugby clubs from the European Six Nations made up of Wales, Ireland, Scotland, England, France and Italy face off in round three of the Heineken Cup starting on Friday, Dec. 9. The Heineken Cup is the most significant annual rugby union competition among Northern Hemisphere clubs.

Scottish Premier League

Scotland’s top-flight soccer league is highlighted by an Old Firm match between Glasgow rivals Celtic and Rangers on Wednesday, Dec. 28.

Providers offering the Sportsnet World free preview are:

* Please check with your local television service provider for Sportsnet World availability

About Sportsnet World

Sportsnet World is “Fuelled by International Sports Fans” and is the only 24/7 international sports channel of its kind in Canada. Sportsnet World serves up premium content from the best international football, rugby and cricket leagues, including the Barclays Premier League, UEFA Champions League, Heineken Cup, Four Nations, IPL. For more information, please visit www.sportsnetworld.ca.

Social Media Links:

Twitter: @SportsnetWorld

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Sportsnetworld

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