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Watch: World Surf League Expands Television Partnerships

The World Surf League announced new national media partnerships for the 2018 season. CBS Sports will televise more than 40 hours of surfing coverage as the television partner across CBS and CBS Sports Network. Turner Sports will distribute live WSL coverage and video on demand content, replays, and highlights. The Founders’ Cup of Surfing presented…

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May 3, 2018, 4:17 PM UTC

The Founders’ Cup of Surfing presented by Michelob ULTRA Pure Gold event will be the first time the WSL Surf Ranch will allow its doors to open to the public. The Vans US Open of Surfing will also get coverage during its July 30 – August 5th event.

Our expanded national broadcast and live streaming platforms will help to showcase what our surf fans already know and love: surfing is an incredible sport that delivers excitement, athleticism, and engaging content.

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