CBS Sports Network and Paramount+ take Open Cup semifinals live
U.S. Soccer announced the schedule for the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Semifinals, set for Wednesday, September 16. Both matches of the doubleheader will air on CBS Sports Network and stream live on Paramount+.
Key Takeaways
- Both semifinal matches air on CBS Sports Network and stream live on Paramount+ on Wednesday, Sept. 16.
- Columbus Crew, the 2002 Open Cup champion, hosts 2022 champion Orlando City SC in the first semifinal.
- Colorado Rapids host St. Louis CITY SC in the second semifinal; both clubs are seeking their first Open Cup title.
- The winner of Columbus Crew vs. Orlando City SC will host the Oct. 21 Final.
- CBS Sports’ studio programming will run across Paramount+ and CBS Sports Network, with more details coming later.
Why It Matters
The immediate impact is straightforward: U.S. Soccer has locked in a same-day, two-match broadcast package for the 2026 Open Cup semifinals, giving CBS Sports Network and Paramount+ live rights to both games on Sept. 16. That keeps the tournament’s late-stage inventory in a national, dual-platform window rather than a single-channel presentation. For the streaming ecosystem, the notable detail is the split between linear TV and Paramount+ and the additional studio programming across both services. Next to watch: whether CBS Sports announces the promised studio details before the 7 p.m. ET kickoff.
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