UPC Direct to air Champions League final in 3D

Liberty Global-owned DTH bouquet UPC DTH’s Hungarian unit is teaming up with sports channel Sport 1 HD to air the Champions League football final in 3D for the first time. 

UPC Direct will air the match on May 25 in 3D, available to anyone with an HD satellite receiver and a basic UPC Direct subscription.

“We are delighted to be partnering with Sport 1, providing the highest quality viewing and creating for the Champions League Final a unique experience by making the action at Wembley Stadium available in 3D” said Zoltán Pinkola, director of marketing and sales Hungary for UPC DTH.  “The broadcasting in 3D of the Final for the coveted European crown broadcast by Sport 1 now complements our Sport1 HD service providing a superior value for sports enthusiasts. 2013 is marked by the continued growth of the HD package for UPC Direct, first came Sport1 HD and now another unique spectacular 3D viewing experience.”