Facebook winds its Watch around sports

The launch of Watch on Facebook will be heavy on the sports front, as social platform detailed plans for a lineup of sports-themed shows as part of the service designed to serve as a central place on Facebook to find and watch the programs. On the sports front, live sports events, such as MLB, Liga MX and MLS games will often appear at the top of Watch while they are live so people can easily discover them with a lineup/description that includes the likes of…

MLB’s MLB Live is the home for a live blackout-free Major League Baseball game every Friday night on Facebook.
Univision Deportes’ Liga MX is the home for live Liga MX matches on Facebook.
MLS and Univision Deportes’ MLS en Univision is the home for live MLS games on Facebook.
World Surf League’s WSL Surfing Sundays captures all the best waves and best surfing from World Surf League Championship Tour events.
Golden State Warriors’ Championship Rewind is a behind-the-scenes story of the Warriors’ 2016-17 championship season.
MLB’s 12:25 Live takes a look at baseball from the lighter side, with an assist from fans.
MLS’ ExtraTime Live lets you choose your own soccer adventure. Andrew Wiebe, David Gass and a slew of guests bring you all the interactive action, analysis, and crazy moments from the weekend in Major League Soccer.
NBA’s WNBA All-Access takes fans behind the scenes with the stars of the WNBA for an all-access pass to their lives on and off the court.
Nitro Circus’ Mic’d Up shows what it takes to be a Nitro Circus rider. Mic’d Up gives viewers a new perspective, as they’re able to watch the action and listen to the thoughts of world class riders getting ready to perform some of the toughest action sports tricks in the world.
Whistle Sports’ Showdown features humorous showdowns, each with a challenge component where the first to break loses. Some examples include: Bad Joke Telling, Watch Ya Mouth, Saltine Challenge, Staring Contest, Thumb Wars, and Rock Paper Scissors.

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