Background on Fox Corporation and Its Current Offerings
Fox Corporation, an American conglomerate, currently produces content under various brands including Fox News Media, Fox Sports, Fox Entertainment, Fox Television Stations, and Tubi. In recent months, Tubi has gained popularity in Mexico by broadcasting the Concacaf Champions League for free through its app, featuring matches from teams such as Chivas, Pumas, Tigres, Monterrey, America, and Cruz Azul from the Mexican Liga MX.
Introducing Caliente TV and Its Content
Caliente TV, a relatively young Mexican sports streaming brand that started operations in September 2023, will now join Fox’s offerings. Initially offering free content on YouTube, Caliente TV began charging 115 pesos monthly or 999 for an annual subscription starting February 2025. The platform focused on UEFA Champions League matches, Liga MX teams (Tijuana and Querétaro), France’s Ligue One, Italy’s Copa de Italia, United Football League (UFL), Big Ten Conference, Nascar México Series, and the World Enduro Championship (WEC) in motorsports.
Fox’s Strategic Move and Future Plans
According to Carlos Martínez, newly appointed vice president and general manager of Fox Corporation for Latin America, “The investment in acquiring Caliente TV reflects our commitment to building a leading sports streaming business in Mexico with mass audience reach, a strong portfolio of sports rights, and an impressive roster of leagues and exclusive talent.”
Post-acquisition, Fox Corporation will have access to 3,000 hours of original sports content featuring Liga MX, Liga MX Femenil, Concachampions, Premier League and FA Cup, UEFA Champions League, Ligue One, Copa de Italia, UFL, Big Ten Conference, Nascar México Series, and WEC. The company plans to launch a new pay TV channel alongside a subscription-based streaming platform (SVOD) that complements its existing ad-supported free streaming service, Tubi.
Impact on Mexican Sports Broadcasting
This acquisition strengthens Fox’s sports content as streaming becomes the preferred television viewing method. In the U.S., streaming has surpassed combined cable and broadcast TV viewership for the first time, according to a Nielsen report analyzing May audience data. The growth of streaming has intensified competition among services and fueled a race to acquire or produce programming that attracts subscribers and advertising investment.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is Fox Corporation? An American media conglomerate that produces content under various brands, including Fox News Media, Fox Sports, and Tubi.
- What is Caliente TV? A Mexican sports streaming platform that offers content such as Liga MX, UEFA Champions League, and other international leagues.
- Why did Fox acquire Caliente TV? To strengthen its sports content offerings and establish a leading streaming business in Mexico.
- What content will Fox now have access to? Over 3,000 hours of original sports content from Liga MX, Liga MX Femenil, Concachampions, Premier League and FA Cup, UEFA Champions League, Ligue One, Copa de Italia, UFL, Big Ten Conference, Nascar México Series, and WEC.
- What are Fox’s future plans? To launch a new pay TV channel and a subscription-based streaming platform (SVOD) that complements its existing ad-supported free streaming service, Tubi.
