Telemundo 47 Announces Local Broadcast Schedule for the 2018 World Cup Russia Beginning June 14

As the Tri-State's exclusive Spanish-language home of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™, Telemundo 47 / WNJU today announced its local broadcast and digital programming schedule for the World Cup Russia games. Telemundo 47's coverage of the World Cup will begin Thursday, June 14 and continue through the conclusion of the final match on Sunday, July 15. To support WNJU's exclusive coverage of the World Cup games, some of WNJU's local programming will air on multicast network TeleXitos on local over-the-air channel 47.2.

"Telemundo 47 is proud to be the Tri-State's official, Spanish-language home of the World Cup Russia games. We're excited to bring all the action from Russia directly to our viewers. Our multiplatform and comprehensive coverage will include expert analysis that you cannot get anywhere else," said Cristina Schwarz, President and General Manager of Telemundo 47.

Beginning June 14, Telemundo 47 will air special shows and segments like "Acceso Rusia" (Russia Access), "Hoy En Rusia" (Today in Russia), "Recorriendo Rusia" (Traveling Through Russia). The station's special World Cup programming will be complimented with new digital content like interactive World Cup games and score cards that will be accessible to audiences on Telemundo47.com and the station's mobile app "Telemundo 47." In addition, soccer fans everywhere can watch Telemundo 47's livestream of the World Cup Russia games through the station's app.

From June 14 to July 15 and during select time periods including weekdays at 6 AM, 12 PM and 5 PM, and Sundays at 8 AM, audiences can tune in to TeleXitos network to watch the station's regular programming. Click here to access your local TeleXitos channel listings. WNJU will revert back to its regular programming schedule on Monday, July 16.

For more information about Telemundo 47, please visit Telemundo47.com. To download the "Telemundo 47" app, visit iTunes and Google Play stores.

About Telemundo 47 New York / WNJU
Telemundo 47 / WNJU is the local Telemundo television station serving Spanish-speaking viewers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut for more than 50 years. The Tri-State's Spanish-language broadcasting channel for soccer, Telemundo 47 will offer exclusive Spanish-language coverage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ tournament. Delivering more than 27 hours of locally-produced news, information and entertainment programing each week, Telemundo 47 offers comprehensive breaking news coverage and features the New York market's only team of bilingual meteorologists, La Autoridad en El Tiempo, who use cutting-edge technology to keep viewers and their families safe and informed. This includes Tele Doppler 47, con tecnología S band, the most powerful and most accurate weather technology available.

Telemundo 47's local consumer investigative unit, Telemundo Responde, returns every telephone call, responds to every electronic inquiry and has recovered nearly $1.5 million for local viewers. The station also features Acceso Total, the region's only local entertainment variety program with TeleXitos, the station's multicast network, offering viewers many beloved, iconic television series in an easy-to-watch, comfortable Spanish-language format.

As a station, Telemundo 47 demonstrates its commitment to the communities it serves by cultivating local partnerships with organizations that reflect the diversity of the local market. Telemundo 47 also provides news and information across all platforms, online at Telemundo47.com, and via its dedicated mobile app and across social media.

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