BeIN Media Group secures exclusive Premier League rights across MENA until 2028
BeIN Media Group has announced a major renewal of its exclusive broadcasting rights for the English Premier League (PL) in 24 countries across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), extending its coverage through the 2027/28 season. The deal cements beIN's reputation as the premier destination for sports content in the region.
Under the agreement, fans across MENA will have exclusive access to all 380 Premier League matches each season, broadcast live on beIN Sports in both Arabic and English. The coverage will include extensive programming such as pre- and post-match analysis, daily highlights, and weekly wrap-ups. Additionally, all content will be available via beIN's OTT platform TOD, offering streaming across web, tablet, and mobile devices.
The agreement was signed by Mohammad Al-Subaie, CEO of beIN MENA and the Premier League's Chief Media Officer Paul Molnar at beIN's MENA Headquarters in Qatar.
Mohammad Al-Subaie said: 'Our long-standing partnership with the Premier League, which dates back to 2013, has been a journey of mutual growth and shared success. This renewal not only signifies our enduring commitment to providing the highest quality sports content on beIN SPORTS and reinforces our leading position in the MENA region, but also demonstrates the trust that the Premier League has in us. We are proud to continue bringing every moment of the Premier League to our viewers for three more years with the world-class analysis and commentary that our millions of viewers are accustomed to.'
Paul Molnar added: 'We are delighted to announce the extension of our longstanding partnership with beIN Media Group for a further three seasons in MENA. This renewal reflects our shared commitment to delivering world-class football and providing the best possible, localised viewing experience. We look forward to continuing our close collaboration on a variety of content and promotional initiatives, bringing the Premier League even closer to our passionate fans in this important region.'
The Premier League, founded in 1992, remains one of the most-watched sporting competitions worldwide, with a cumulative TV audience reaching 3bn. Its popularity stems from its competitiveness, iconic teams, and legendary players. This latest agreement ensures that beIN will continue to serve as the go-to network for Premier League coverage in the Arab world for years to come.
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