Live Now supports livestreaming for 85 Sports Cup 2026 in Khanh Hoa

The 8-a-side 85 Sports Cup 2026 is underway in Khanh Hoa with eight teams competing from Sept. 19-27 at Phang Le pitch. Live Now is powering livestream coverage so fans can follow the tournament online as it moves toward the semifinals, third-place match and final.

Why it matters: - The livestream expands access to a local amateur football tournament for fans who cannot attend in person. - The coverage helps 85 Sports connect teams, players and supporters beyond the stadium. - Recorded match footage also gives the tournament more visibility across 85 Sports’ online channels.

What happened: - 85 Sports organized the 8-a-side football tournament to mark the second anniversary of its fanpage. - The tournament runs from Sept. 19 to Sept. 27, 2026, at Phang Le pitch on Hem 86, Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street, Dong Hai Ward, Khanh Hoa Province. - Eight teams are competing: Goal Sport, An Vy Coffee, Nang Gio, Vinh Hy, TK8, Nam Cuong FC, Bo Gia FC and Phan Tan. - The teams were split into two groups for the group stage before advancing to the semifinals, third-place match and final. - Group-stage matches were held from Sept. 19 to Sept. 24. - The semifinal, third-place and championship matches are scheduled for the final days of the tournament. - The closing ceremony is set for Sept. 27.

The details: - 85 Sports is handling tournament organization, filming and communications. - The organization’s camera and recording equipment are connected to the Live Now platform for live transmission. - Match coverage is being distributed through 85 Sports’ online channels. - Live coverage is also being used to update fans on each team’s progress during the tournament. - Tournament images and key moments are being shared with the grassroots football community.

Between the lines: - Grassroots football events are increasingly relying on livestreams to extend their reach. - For a community tournament, media coverage can be as important as the results because it helps build audience, memory and engagement. - The partnership shows how a streaming platform can support local sports without changing the structure of the competition.

What's next: - The tournament will move into its decisive knockout matches in the coming days. - 85 Sports will close the event with the final and awards ceremony on Sept. 27 at Phang Le pitch. - Live Now will continue supporting online broadcast coverage through the end of the tournament. - 85 Sports is expected to keep using video and livestream content to strengthen its grassroots football community.