Foxtel iQ2 subscribers who were disappointed that they weren’t getting to enjoy the delights of the new free-to-air 3D trial channel can now take some solace in the fact that the Pay TV operator will be re-transmitting 15 of the 25 3D matches from the World Cup on Channel 200.
The agreement to retransmit the SBS 3D content applies to both satellite and cable Foxtel customers, and will include both live matches and replays from the SBS feed.
Matches included are:
Round One
South Africa v Mexico (A) 11.45pm Friday, June 11
Germany v Australia (D) 4.15am Monday, June 14
Netherlands v Denmark (E) 11.45pm Monday, June 14
Argentina v Korea (B) 11.45pm Thursday, June 17
Netherlands v Japan (E) 11.45pm Saturday, June 19
Ghana v Germany (D) 4.15am Thursday, June 24
Portugal v Brazil (G) 11.45pm Friday, June 25
Round of 16
Winner (B) v Runner Up (A) 4.15am Monday, June 28
Winner (E) v Runner Up (F) 11.45pm Monday, June 28
Quarter Finals
Quarter Final 1 v 3 (A) 4.15am Saturday, July 3
Quarter Final 2 v 4 (B) 11.45pm Saturday, July 3
Quarter Final 6 v 8 (D) 4.15am Sunday, July 4
Semi Finals
Semi Final (A) v (C) (1) 4.15am Wednesday, July 7
Semi Final (B) v (D) (1) 4.15am Thursday, July 8
FINAL
Final (Winner 1) v (Winner 2) 4.15am Monday, July 12
Of course, you will need a 3D capable TV to watch it, but at least you won’t miss out on the 3D coverage because you happen to pay for your TV content.