DIRECTV GO is the new official sponsor of Flamengo
Partnership with live TV and streaming platform valid until December 2021
By Flamengo and DIRECTV GO - inA DIRECTV GO, a platform with the best live TV and streaming content in a single app, begins its partnership with Flamengo, the club with the largest fan base in the world, this June. The brand will be featured on the field signs at the George Helal Training Center, known as Ninho do Urubu, in the coming days, as well as on the microphones used at the team's press conferences.
The official announcement of the sponsorship was confirmed last weekend, on the official social networks of DIRECTV GO and Flamengo. “Football represents one of the most watched content on DIRECTV GO"It's undoubtedly a national passion that moves the country, and it's only natural that the brand be present where our audience is. We understand Flamengo's great relevance in world football and, with this sponsorship, we want to reinforce the importance of and our respect for Brazilian sport," says Gustavo Fonseca, President of DIRECTV GO.
“We are very excited about our agreement with DIRECTV GOIt's another globally recognized brand and a partner that's committed to great things with Flamengo. It will certainly be another one to feel the full commitment of our fantastic fans. We're confident that DIRECTV GO will have many new customers from the Red-Black Nation”, celebrated Gustavo Oliveira, Flamengo’s Vice President of Communication and Marketing.
The sponsorship is valid until December 2021 and will be reflected in a series of institutional actions by the brand.
DIRECTV GO in football
Before arriving at Flamengo, DIRECTV GO was one of the sponsors of this year's Paulistão, with the brand displayed on the referees' uniforms in all games of the season, on the field board and on the backdrop for athletes' interviews used on the field.
DIRECTV GO in Brazil
Launched in December 2020, DIRECTV GO offers Brazilian consumers the best live national and international programming through streaming. Access is available without the need for a physical, printed contract or technical installation service, requiring only an internet connection. New users can try the platform free for seven days.
There are over 70 channels – including live programming from Rede Globo de Televisão, RECORD TV, SBT, Band, and Rede TV!. Additionally, it offers channels with live sports and championships (SporTV, FOX Sports, ESPN BR, SporTV 2, SporTV 3, ESPN, FOX Sports 2, BandSports, and ESPN 2) and also dedicated to the world of cinema, with thousands of films and series (Megapix, TNT, Space, Cinemax, Studio Universal, Paramount Channel, AXN, Universal Channel, and Warner Channel), as well as children's channels (Cartoon Network, Discovery Kids, Gloob, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Boomerang, Disney Channel, Nat Geo Kids). News channels (GloboNews, CNN Brasil, and BandNews), music, science, documentaries, and entertainment are also available. And viewers can add extra content according to their preferences, customizing their service (HBO, Star Premium, Telecine, ESPN Extra, Combate, among others). Prices for extra content and more information are available at www.directvgo.com.br.
About DIRECTV GO
With DIRECTV GO, users can access the best national and international programming live and on demand, using their preferred devices and convenience. DIRECTV GO operates as an over-the-top (OTT) service that offers online access to a variety of programming in several Latin American countries. Content includes series, movies, sports, news, and more than 90 linear channels. DIRECTV GO is a service offered in Brazil by Vrio, the parent company of Streamco Distribuição de Vídeo Brasil Ltda. More information at www.DIRECTVGO.com.br.
About Vrio
Vrio is a leading provider of digital entertainment services in South America and the Caribbean, with over 10 million customers in 10 countries and over 9 employees in the region. Vrio is the best choice for entertainment, including global sporting events, international content, and exclusive programming. Vrio operates in Brazil under the SKY brand and in Argentina, Barbados, Chile, Colombia, Curaçao, Ecuador, Peru, Trinidad and Tobago, and Uruguay under the DIRECTV brand. More information at www.vriocorp.com. Vrio is an AT&T Inc. company.