The first re-aired broadcast will follow the match against Inter Miami CF on Aug. 23
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Aug. 22, 2025) - D.C. United and FOX 5 (WTTG-TV), the FOX-owned and operated television station serving the Washington metropolitan area, today announced a new partnership that will bring free re-airings of D.C. United matches to local television. The initiative will kick off with the club’s home match against Inter Miami CF on Saturday, August 23. The first re-air will be on Fox5 on Monday, August 25 at 10 p.m. ET.
The re-aired broadcasts are part of a broader Major League Soccer initiative to ensure local market representation on linear television, complementing the league’s primary broadcast partnership with Apple TV. This effort aims to increase visibility and accessibility for fans while growing the sport in local communities.
"Bringing D.C. United matches to local television is an exciting and important step in continuing to grow our connection with fans across the DMV," said Danita Johnson, President of Business Operations for D.C. United. "FOX 5 is a trusted and widely viewed media outlet in the region, and we’re thrilled to work together to make our matches and stories more accessible to new and longtime supporters alike."
All remaining D.C. United matches will be rebroadcast on FOX 5 or FOX 5 Plus a minimum of 48 hours following the conclusion of each live match per MLS broadcast policy. Specific air times and dates will be announced weekly across club and station platforms.
"Soccer is on an incredible growth trajectory in the United States, and with the FIFA World Cup coming in 2026, interest is only accelerating," said Kyle Carmean, Vice President of News and Content for FOX 5 (WTTG) and FOX 5 Plus (WDCA). "We’re proud to partner with D.C. United and bring the excitement of the Black-and-Red to viewers throughout the area. These re-airs and future team-focused programming are just the beginning of our commitment to covering the sport in a meaningful way."
The schedule of the re-airs is aligned with the following cadence:
- Matches played on Saturday will air at 10:00 p.m. on the following Monday.
- Matches played on Sunday will air at 10:00 p.m. on the following Tuesday.
- Matches played on Wednesday will air at 10:00 p.m. on the following Friday.
In addition to re-airing matches, FOX 5 will feature original team-focused programming, with more details to be released in the coming weeks.
FOX 5 (WTTG) is Washington, D.C.’s leading FOX affiliate, delivering trusted local news, weather, sports, and entertainment to the region. Known for its award-winning journalism and community-focused programming, FOX 5 is a staple in the D.C. area, providing viewers with comprehensive coverage of major events and stories that matter most to the local community.
For more information and the latest match schedules, visit dcunited.com and fox5dc.com.
About D.C. United
One of the founding clubs of Major League Soccer in 1996, D.C. United is among the most decorated teams in the United States with 13 domestic and international trophies.
D.C. United has called the District home for the last 30 seasons and plays their home games at Audi Field in the Buzzard Point neighborhood of Southwest, Washington, D.C, which opened in 2018. In addition to D.C. United games, the 20,000-seat soccer-specific stadium hosts over 100 events year-round.
The Black-and-Red trains at the Inova Performance Complex, a state-of-the-art training facility and performance center located in Leesburg, Va. The 40,000 square foot 30-acre training facility, that opened in 2021, features four outdoor practice fields, and a training center equipped with a weight room and recovery facilities.
The Black-and-Red have won the MLS Cup four times (1996, 1997, 1999 and 2004), the Supporters’ Shield four times (1997, 1999, 2006 and 2007) and the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup three times (1996, 2008 and 2013). For more information and club updates, please visit http://www.dcunited.com and find us on social media @dcunited.
About WTTG FOX 5 and WDCA FOX 5 Plus
WTTG FOX 5 DC and WDCA FOX 5 Plus are part of FOX Television Stations, which owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network’s national content.
