Sports broadcasting contracts in Middle East & North Africa

Love It Like The First Time: beIN SPORTS Kicks off New Soccer Seasons with Global Media Campaign in 43 Markets

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020

beIN SPORTS, the global sports broadcaster, has today launched a major international media campaign called Love It Like The First Time for fans to celebrate new soccer seasons across the world.

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  • beIN SPORTS, the global sports broadcaster, has today launched a major international media campaign called Love It Like The First Time for fans to celebrate new soccer seasons across the world.
  • The concept was created in partnership with beIN SPORTS North Americas creative agency of record, VMLY&R Miami.
  • The unifying and positive campaign celebrates a fresh start for soccer across the globe following the disruption of the 2019-20 seasons caused by COVID-19.
  • In addition to soccer, beIN SPORTS serves as a haven for fans of wrestling , mixed martial arts (MMA), skiing, and handball, among others.

Spanish LaLiga and Turkish SüperLig Return to Action Exclusively on beIN SPORTS, Starting on June 11

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Tuesday, June 9, 2020

beIN SPORTS announced today its world-class sports coverage will resume on June 11 alongside the return of LaLiga, followed closely by the return of the Turkish SperLig on June 12.

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  • beIN SPORTS announced today its world-class sports coverage will resume on June 11 alongside the return of LaLiga, followed closely by the return of the Turkish SperLig on June 12.
  • The network is set to exclusively air the thrilling and packed schedule of live matches across all channels on beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Espaol, and beIN SPORTS XTRA as well as the networks streaming platform, beIN SPORTS CONNECT.
  • beIN SPORTS will air the first LaLiga, LaLiga SmartBank, and SperLig matches since mid-March when COVID-19 caused leagues to postpone play.
  • The leagues will return to action and plan to conclude their seasons within a condensed schedule which is set to end in July.

Spanish LaLiga and Turkish SüperLig return to action exclusively on beIN SPORTS, starting on June 11

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, June 9, 2020

beIN SPORTS announced today its world-class sports coverage will resume on June 11 alongside the return of LaLiga, followed closely by the return of the Turkish SperLig on June 12.

Key Points: 
  • beIN SPORTS announced today its world-class sports coverage will resume on June 11 alongside the return of LaLiga, followed closely by the return of the Turkish SperLig on June 12.
  • The network is set to exclusively air the thrilling and packed schedule of live matches across all channels on beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Espaol, and beIN SPORTS XTRA as well as the networks streaming platform, beIN SPORTS CONNECT.
  • beIN SPORTS will air the first LaLiga, LaLiga SmartBank, and SperLig matches since mid-March when COVID-19 caused leagues to postpone play.
  • The leagues will return to action and plan to conclude their seasons within a condensed schedule which is set to end in July.

Portuguese Audio Now Available for Select Copa Libertadores Matches – Only on beIN SPORTS

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Tuesday, April 9, 2019

beIN SPORTS announced that starting today, April 9th, 2019, the network will be offering Portuguese commentary as a second audio program (SAP) option on their English-language broadcast channel for select Copa Libertadores matches featuring Brazilian teams in both the United States and Canada.

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  • beIN SPORTS announced that starting today, April 9th, 2019, the network will be offering Portuguese commentary as a second audio program (SAP) option on their English-language broadcast channel for select Copa Libertadores matches featuring Brazilian teams in both the United States and Canada.
  • Upcoming matches to feature Portuguese audio include this weeks coverage of games involving Brazilian teams Athletico Paranaense, Cruzeiro, Palmeiras and Flamengo.
  • This is an exciting and landmark announcement, as before beIN SPORTS only Spanish-language broadcast of the matches were available to fans.
  • beIN SPORTSs coverage of Copa Libertadores is part of a multi-year media rights agreement with the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) making beIN SPORTS the exclusive broadcast partner for the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana soccer tournaments in both the United States and Canada until 2022.

beIN SPORTS to Air Two El Clásico Matches in Four Days

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Tuesday, February 26, 2019

beIN SPORTS, the exclusive U.S. broadcast home of LaLiga, will continue to provide viewers comprehensive coverage of the 2019 El Clsico matches between famous Spanish rivals, Real Madrid C.F.

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  • beIN SPORTS, the exclusive U.S. broadcast home of LaLiga, will continue to provide viewers comprehensive coverage of the 2019 El Clsico matches between famous Spanish rivals, Real Madrid C.F.
  • and FC Barcelona, this week on beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Espaol and beIN SPORTS CONNECT.
  • The highly anticipated matches will air live on beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Espaol and beIN SPORTS CONNECT with veteran and award winning commentators Ray Hudson and Phil Schoen in English, and Jos Hernndez and Jaime Macias in Spanish, providing the electrifying play-by-play and analysis.
  • beIN SPORTS coverage of these events will be featured on both channels, as well as on the beIN SPORTS website and social media accounts.

beIN SPORTS’ Exclusive Coverage of El Clásico Continues Ratings Surge Among U.S. Audiences

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Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Viewers can also tune-in to the next two El Clsico matches to be held at Santiago Bernabu Stadium on February 27th, and days later on March 2nd live on beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Espaol and streaming on beIN SPORTS CONNECT.

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  • Viewers can also tune-in to the next two El Clsico matches to be held at Santiago Bernabu Stadium on February 27th, and days later on March 2nd live on beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Espaol and streaming on beIN SPORTS CONNECT.
  • Copa Del Rey El Clsico 1st Leg Match (Barcelona vs. Real Madrid) was the most-watched program among Spanish-language sports cable networks among all key demos.
  • Launched in 2012, beIN SPORTS offers viewers world-class sports content and entertainment across multiple platforms including TV channels beIN SPORTS and beIN SPORTS en Espaol and live streaming on beIN SPORTS CONNECT.
  • With the addition of Conference USA coverage, beIN SPORTS broadcasts College Football, Mens and Womens Basketball, Soccer, Baseball, Softball, and Volleyball.

beIN SPORTS Wins Exclusive Broadcast Rights to Copa Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana and Recopa Sudamericana

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Friday, January 18, 2019

The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL), FC Diez and beIN MEDIA GROUP announced today a long-term media rights agreement, making beIN SPORTS the exclusive multiplatform broadcast partner for the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana soccer tournaments in both the United States and Canada.

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  • The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL), FC Diez and beIN MEDIA GROUP announced today a long-term media rights agreement, making beIN SPORTS the exclusive multiplatform broadcast partner for the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana soccer tournaments in both the United States and Canada.
  • Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana tournament scheduling will not conflict with current top-tier soccer programming such as LaLiga and Ligue 1, given the multiple weekday kick-off time slots with minimal crossover.
  • Follow us on Social Media: Twitter: @beINSPORTSUSA and/or @ESbeINSPORTS ; Facebook: beIN SPORTS USAand/or beIN SPORTS En Espaol ; Instagram: @beINSPORTSUSA .
  • With the addition of Conference USA coverage, beIN SPORTS broadcasts College Football, Mens and Womens Basketball, Soccer, Baseball, Softball, and Volleyball.

RedOne Presents Adelina and Now United for the Official beIN SPORTS FIFA 2018 World Cup Anthem "One World"

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Monday, June 4, 2018

To celebrate the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia featuring on beIN SPORTS' channels within both the MENA region and France, all of beIN SPORTS' programming from this prestigious football event will feature this new song produced by RedOne.

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  • To celebrate the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia featuring on beIN SPORTS' channels within both the MENA region and France, all of beIN SPORTS' programming from this prestigious football event will feature this new song produced by RedOne.
  • One World is the first single from RedOne's newest project "RedOne Presents New Talent" which aims to introduce new young talent to the world.
  • The single 'One World' is produced and performed by RedOne and features Adelina and Now United.
  • The music video for the new official beIN SPORTS anthem, 'One World', is directed by Daniel Zlotin and was filmed in Moscow, Russia and Agadir, Morocco.