Louisville City FC-Indy Eleven Rivalry to Feature in Historic Network Television Debut Saturday on CBS

TAMPA, Fla. – The United Soccer League will make its network television debut this Saturday, April 6, at 4:00 pm ET when Louisville City FC and Indy Eleven renew their storied rivalry on the CBS Television Network. The match will also be streamed on Paramount+.

CBS’ commitment to the USL, including its willingness to air a USL Championship match on its flagship CBS Television Network, is a clear sign of the vital position the USL holds in American soccer and its continued momentum.

“We are thrilled with our new partnership with CBS Sports and are excited to have the opportunity to showcase one of our marquee matches on ‘big’ CBS,” said USL President Paul McDonough. “The USL has made huge strides in recent years, on and off the field, and Saturday’s CBS broadcast is a watershed moment for our leagues and our clubs. We look forward to showing what makes the USL the heartbeat of American soccer to more fans than ever before.”

Key Match Stories:

LouCity-Indy Eleven, now in its 10th year, is one of the most intense rivalries in U.S. domestic soccer. Nicknamed the LIPAFC – the Louisville-Indianapolis Proximity Association Football Contest – these matches have become must-see events in the USL calendar. Learn what makes the LIPAFC so special.

LouCity’s talent factory. Ray Serrano is the next exciting young talent to come out of Louisville’s developmental pipeline. Find out why people are so high on his future.

Indy midfielder comes full circle. Indy Eleven star Cam Lindley’s journey from Indy and back is paying dividends. Check out his story.

Welcome to Scouse’s House: Meet the LouCity supporters who are channeling Liverpool FC fandom to bring more energy to Lynn Family Stadium than ever before.

The broadcast on CBS will feature several notable enhancements.

USWNT legend Heather Mitts will join Mike Watts and Devon Kerr on the broadcast team.

A new USL musical theme composed by Emmy-nominated composer Joseph Sicurella and a new, exclusive graphics package will debut during the show.

Amazing Race host Phil Keoghan will make an appearance during halftime to introduce a special video package we’re calling “The Amazing Race to the USL Championship Final.”

The USL Championship and USL League One are the most widely available soccer leagues in the United States with every match broadcast across CBS Sports platforms, ESPN platforms, and local TV networks. This week’s USL Viewing Guide.

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