Atlanta’s Comcast customers, grab those 3-D glasses.

The nation’s largest cable provider said it’s set to start carrying ESPN’s 3-D channel in June.

It’s unclear whether Atlanta is included in the cities that are part of the nationwide launch of ESPN 3-D on Comcast, however.

Comcast Corp. is the first cable company to sign on. In March, satellite TV company DirecTV Inc. said it would carry the channel.

ESPN’s 3-D channel will start with the June 11 FIFA World Cup match but will also feature live sporting games from the NBA, college football and basketball.

Viewers without 3-D television sets can watch the same games on ESPN in high definition.

Sporting events in 3-D could become the next big trend in television. But wide acceptance by viewers will depend on whether they'll buy 3-D TV sets and wear 3-D glasses.

The Associated Press contributed to this story

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