Hey soccer lovers! DISH Network, the leading provider of international programming, has announced the launch of Benfica TV which is a well known Portuguese sports channel. This Portuguese channel is exclusively available in the United States to DISH Network.

Benfica TV is a well known news, entertainment as well as sports channel that primarily targets Portuguese-American communities. The satellite TV channel features the most popular sports clubs from Portugal. The channel not only features the main soccer team, Benfica, but also offers a number of other sports including hockey, basketball as well as indoor soccer. Benfica TV also features talk shows; history related shows, variety and gossip shows, along with live interviews of the personalities related to Benfica Sports Club.

Chris Kuelling, vice president of International Programming for DISH Network said “With the addition of Benfica TV, we continue to assert ourselves as the pay-TV leader in international programming with the most options – including the most exclusive international content – available at the best value for our international customers”.

Luis Filipe Vieira, President of Benfica said “Benfica TV is proud to bring the universal sporting traditions of the Benfica club to new and existing fans and customers”. He also added “We are excited to partner with DISH Network and bring this great channel into the U.S.”

Benfica TV is available on DISH Network channel number 739. You can avail the channel a la carte for $9.99. The channel is also available as part of Luso Pack that is available for $24.99 per month. This pack also includes RPTi, SIC International, SIC Noticias and EuroNews.

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