BeIN Media Group extends ATP Tour broadcast rights in MENA until 2028
Global sports network to air all ATP Masters 1000, ATP 500 and Nitto ATP Finals until 2028 as part of contract renewal that further strengthens relationship between beIN and elite men's tennis tour.
BeIN Media Group has renewed its exclusive agreement with ATP Media, securing the ATP Tour broadcast rights across 24 countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) through 2028. The partnership, which began in 2014, ensures that beIN Sports will continue delivering comprehensive coverage of the ATP Tour, including all ATP Masters 1000 and ATP 500 events, selected ATP 250 tournaments and the season-ending Nitto ATP Finals.
The ATP Tour features the world's top tennis players competing in over 60 events across more than 30 countries each season. Under the extended agreement, beIN Sports will not only provide exclusive coverage in the MENA region but also serve subscribers in Australia and Southeast Asia, where it holds additional broadcast rights.
Commenting on the agreement, Mohammad Al-Subaie, CEO of beIN MENA, said: 'We are proud of our decade-long partnership with ATP Media that has brought millions of viewers across the MENA region some of the best tennis action in the world. As the undisputed home of tennis in the region, beIN Sports has long been committed to providing unrivalled coverage of both men's and women's tennis across our network of channels to nurture the growing passion for the sport in the region. We look forward to continuing working with ATP Media and the ATP and other major sporting organisations to inspire the next generation of fans for years to come.'
Mark Webster, CEO of ATP Media, added: 'It was a very easy decision for us to renew our long-standing partnership with beIN Sports in the MENA region. beIN Sports has continually demonstrated many of the same values ATP Media strives for in terms of a pursuit of excellence and innovation to ensure that the ATP Tour is seen in the best possible light by its millions of fans around the world. We look forward to continuing to work with beIN Sports over the coming years.'
Notably, beIN Sports is the only network in the region with exclusive rights to both the ATP and WTA Tours, as well as all four Grand Slams. Earlier this month, the company also extended its exclusive rights to the Australian Open in MENA until 2029, reinforcing its stronghold in tennis broadcasting.
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