CBS Sports Golazo Network and Paramount+ to show Columbus Crew v New York City FC in U.S. Open Cup quarter-final

Match date: 20 May 2026

Columbus Crew v New York City FC will be shown live on the CBS Sports Golazo Network in the United States, with streaming available via Paramount+ USA for viewers with a subscription and a geo-restricted account. For fans in Britain checking the late-night kick-off, that means the game is not on the BBC, ITV, Sky or TNT, but can still be followed through the US broadcaster’s digital platforms and match centres. The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup quarter-final is set for ScottsMiracle-Gro Field in Columbus, Ohio, where the Crew host NYCFC in a tie that has quickly become one of the most eye-catching fixtures of the round.

Presentation duties are expected to be led by Hailey Sutton, with a familiar trio of former United States internationals providing expert analysis in Tony Meola, Mike Grella and Charlie Davies. Sutton has become a regular face across CBS Sports’ football coverage, while Meola brings serious pedigree as a former USMNT goalkeeper and World Cup veteran. Grella, who earned a reputation as a sharp-tongued midfield analyst after his playing career in MLS and Europe, adds recent professional insight, and Davies, whose playing days included spells in France and Major League Soccer, is now well established as one of the most recognisable voices in American football punditry.

For British supporters, the biggest practical point is the time difference. The match kicks off at 7.30pm local time in Columbus, which places it in the early hours of Thursday morning in the UK. That makes it a classic watch-later job for anyone keen to follow MLS-heavy cup football from this side of the Atlantic, especially with the competition now increasingly visible on US streaming services. More information on the tournament can be found via U.S. Soccer’s official match page.

The Open Cup remains one of the most intriguing knockout competitions in North American football, pitting teams from different levels of the pyramid against one another, and this quarter-final has all the ingredients of a high-quality contest. Columbus have enjoyed a strong run at home and are one of MLS’s most tactically disciplined sides, while New York City FC bring the kind of technical ability and pace that can upset any host on their day. The clubs are no strangers to one another, which only adds to the appeal.

Indeed, the sides have already met recently, with Columbus underlining their quality in a previous league encounter. That background gives this cup clash extra spice, because NYCFC will feel they have both the motivation and the personnel to respond. Cup football, of course, often changes the picture completely: one decisive moment, one VAR check, or one set-piece routine can alter the path to the semi-finals.

From a broadcast perspective, CBS Sports Golazo Network has become a key home for football coverage in the US, built around live matches, analysis and access-led programming. Its blend of studio discussion and match coverage is designed to reach fans who follow everything from domestic cups to international tournaments. Paramount+, meanwhile, continues to strengthen its role as a major streaming destination for live sport in the American market, giving subscribers access to a growing portfolio of football rights.

For viewers in the UK, the absence of a domestic broadcaster means the best route is to use official US platforms where available, or to follow live updates through club channels and sports sites. But with a quarter-final featuring two established MLS names, a strong presenting line-up and the sort of competitive edge that knockout football thrives on, this is one of those matches well worth staying up for.

Article generated: 21 May 2026, 00:36 GMT