MIles Chamley-Watson will attempt to defend his 2013 Senior World title in Kazan. Photo Credit: Nicole Jomantas
(Kazan, Russia) – For the second year, the Federation Internationale d’Escrime has partnered with the Universal Sports Network to bring fencing fans a television broadcast of the Senior World Championships finals from July 18-23.
The broadcast will be shown live from Kazan, Russia at www.universalsports.com/watch-live/ for authenticated users who have television subscriptions that include the Universal Sports Network. Long-time FIE commentators David King and Karim Bashir will be on the call.
Daily broadcasts also will be shown on the Universal Sports Network each evening with encore presentations the following morning.
Check with your cable provider regarding availability of the Universal Sports Network in your area. In addition, fans who do not normally receive Universal Sports Network as a part of their television package will be able to watch the Team Foil and Epee finals during week-long free previews from DIRECTV, Verizon FiOS and CenturyLink Prism starting on July 22, and DISH starting on July 23.
The internet streaming schedule is as follows (All times Eastern):
Friday, June 18
11:20 a.m.
Men’s and Women’s Saber Semis and Finals
Saturday, June 19
11 a.m.
Men’s and Women’s Foil Semis and Finals
Sunday, June 20
12:25 p.m.
Men’s and Women’s Epee Semis and Finals
Monday, June 21
9 a.m.
Men’s and Women’s Team Saber Bronze and Gold Medal Matches
Tuesday, June 22
8:30 a.m.
Men’s and Women’s Team Foil Bronze and Gold Medal Matches
Wednesday, June 23
9 a.m.
Men’s and Women’s Team Epee Bronze and Gold Medal Matches
The television broadcast schedule is as follows (All times Eastern):
Friday, July 18
11 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Men’s and Women’s Saber Semis and Finals
(Encore Presentation at 8 a.m. on Saturday, July 19)
Saturday, July 19
9-11 p.m. Eastern
Men’s and Women’s Foil Semis and Finals
(Encore presentation at 8 a.m. on Sunday, July 20)
Sunday, July 20
10 p.m. – Midnight
Men’s and Women’s Epee Semis and Finals
(Encore presentation at 8 a.m. on Monday, July 21)
Monday, July 21
4-6 p.m.
Men’s and Women’s Team Saber Bronze and Gold Medal Matches
(Encore presentation at 8 a.m. Eastern on Tuesday, July 22)
Tuesday, July 22
8-10 p.m.
Men’s and Women’s Team Foil Bronze and Gold Medal Matches
(Encore presentation at 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22 and 8 a.m. on Wednesday, July 23)
Wednesday, July 23
8-10 p.m.
Men’s and Women’s Team Epee Bronze and Gold Medal Matches
(Encore presentation at 6 a.m. on Thursday, July 24)
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