NEW YORK – September 26, 2018 — FOX News Channel (FNC) is teaming up with FOX Sports for THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL, presented by Bud Light announced Sharri Berg, Senior Vice President, News Operations, FOX News and Chief Operating Officer of Fox Television Stations. Pro Football Hall of Famers Michael Strahan, Terry Bradshaw and Howie Long will co-headline FOX Sports’ new THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL PREGAME SHOW live from FNC’s Headquarters in New York City. Beginning Week 4, the new THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL PREGAME SHOW will air at 7:30 PM ET on the FOX broadcast network, taking viewers up to kickoff.
In making the announcement, Berg said, “We’re thrilled to work together with our colleagues at FOX Sports, showcasing our state-of-the-art studios, production crews and fan-friendly real estate to further enrich the THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL viewing experience.”
Broadcasting out of FNC’s cutting edge Studio F and on the outdoor plaza known as Fox Square, Strahan, Bradshaw and Long will have access to eight cameras on two floors, interactive monitors and virtual set graphics.
FOX News Channel (FNC) is a 24-hour all-encompassing news service delivering breaking news as well as political and business news. The number one network in cable, FNC has been the most watched television news channel for more than 16 years. According to a 2018 Research Intelligencer study by Brand Keys, FOX News ranks as the second most trusted television brand in the country. Additionally, a Suffolk University/USA Today survey states FOX News is the most trusted source for television news or commentary in the country, while a 2017 Gallup/Knight Foundation survey found that among Americans who could name an objective news source, FOX News is the top-cited outlet. Owned by 21st Century Fox, FNC is available in 90 million homes and dominates the cable news landscape, routinely notching the top ten programs in the genre.
