MUTV, Manchester United’s in-house TV channel, is today celebrating a landmark moment as it starts transmitting in stunning HD for the first time.
As part of the launch, which has seen the channel undergo a full brand refresh, supporters will have the exclusive opportunity to watch every one of Louis Van Gaal’s first four games in charge in HD during Tour 2014, presented by Aon in the United States.
Fans will also benefit from fantastic crystal-clear player content, exclusive access to the new manager, live U21 and U18 matches and completely new look for popular shows such as The Paddy Crerand Show, Countdown to Kick Off, United Today and more.
To cater for the new format, the Club has invested significantly in new facilities, with brand new studios at Old Trafford and the Aon Training Complex, as well as new programming and graphic suites constructed for the new format.
Manchester United’s Group Managing Director, Richard Arnold, said: “This is a landmark day for Manchester United, and we’re delighted that MUTV has made the move into a high definition format.
The growth of MUTV across the globe has been truly remarkable, and this significant investment shows our on-going commitment to the channel and its subscribers.
“It is fitting then, that the first games in the new exciting era under Louis Van Gaal during Tour 2014, presented by Aon, should be the first on the new HD format.”
Fans will be able to watch every Tour 2014 match live in stunning HD for the first time all for the same great price of £6/€8 a month in the UK and Ireland only.