ESPN will be running a promotion for UK based subscribers over the first weekend in February, giving free access to an extensive line up of sporting action, sponsored by Nokia Lumia.
The Lumia range of devices is Nokia's first step into the world of Windows Phone handsets, and currently includes the Nokia Lumia 800 and Nokia Lumia 710. Throughout the whole weekend the channel will be running promotional advertising for the Nokia Lumia devices, and the ESPN website will also be getting a Nokia Lumia makeover.
The free weekend of sport starts on Friday 3rd February, at 6 am, and runs through to 6 am on Monday 6th February. The offer includes ESPN and ESPN HD, and will be available to all Sky, TopUp TV and BT Vision subscribers, as well as those who watch digital TV via Freeview.
There will be a host of live sporting action, including a strong line up of live football. Manchester City face Fulham from the Barclays Premier League, as well as top games from Serie A, including Roma v Inter Milan, and AC Milan v Napoli.
In addition to the extensive football coverage, there will also be live coverage of the NBA game between the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics, as well as ATP tennis from Montpellier.
The tie up between ESPN and Nokia follows the introduction of the ESPN Hub, designed to help sports fans who use a Windows Phone keep up to date with all the latest sporting news and results from around the globe.
ESPN Vice President, TV Channels Europe, Middle East & Africa, Jeroen Oerlemans, said: “Millions of UK fans have already discovered the great range of great sport ESPN offers – from the Barclays Premier League to Serie A, to cricket, darts, motorsports and UFC. This is a great opportunity for us to introduce that to millions more and let them sample the programming ESPN has on offer.”
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It will also be aired live on your Smartphone, Tablet or PC for FREE.... Via http://tvcatchup.com Its this weekend only unfortunately - but those with Android or iPhone phones can enjoy TVCatchup and ESPN live for free.