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Broadcast Pro
09-04-2025
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
BeIN extends Davis Cup and BJK Cup rights across MENA, France and Australia
At the beginning of the year, beIN announced that it would continue exclusively broadcasting the Australian Open in MENA through to 2029. BeIN Media Group has extended its exclusive broadcasting agreement with the International Tennis Federation (ITF), securing the rights to air the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup (BJK Cup) across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), France and Australia for multiple upcoming seasons. The renewal ensures that beIN Sports subscribers in 26 countries will continue to enjoy comprehensive coverage of the premier men's and women's international tennis team competitions. Viewers will have access to every round of both tournaments in English, Arabic, and French reinforcing beIN's role as a global hub for elite tennis. beIN's comprehensive coverage of both the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup (BJK Cup) will include several key stages of each tournament. For the Davis Cup, viewers can look forward to the second round of qualifiers, scheduled to take place from 12 to 14 September 2025, followed by the highly anticipated Final 8, set to be held in Bologna from 18 to 23 November 2025. Meanwhile, coverage of the BJK Cup will feature the qualifiers taking place from 10 to 13 April 2025, with additional rounds including the play-offs and finals, the dates of which are yet to be confirmed, with Shenzhen as the planned host city. This renewed deal not only strengthens beIN's long-standing relationship with the ITF but also highlights its commitment to delivering high-quality, live sports content to a broad international audience. Richard Verow, Chief Sports Officer, beIN Media Group, commented: 'We are proud to continue our long-standing partnership with the ITF and look forward to bringing more unforgettable moments from two iconic tennis competitions to millions of viewers. This renewal reflects our commitment to delivering world-class and prestigious tennis events to our audiences across MENA, France, and Australia.' David Haggerty, ITF President commented: 'This is significant news for the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup. beIN MEDIA GROUP have been a long-time partner and their coverage of the World Cup of Tennis is fantastic, and we're pleased to continue working with them to showcase the unique passion and excitement of the World Cup of Tennis in some of our key markets.' Kerstin Lutz, Chief Executive Officer, Billie Jean King Cup Limited, added: 'We are pleased to extend our partnership with beIN Media Group, ensuring fans across MENA, France, and Australia can continue to enjoy the excitement of the Billie Jean King Cup. Interest and engagement are strong across the board, but especially high in MENA, where fans are very invested in live matches and additional content. Women's sport should be easy to find and beIN does an incredible job making that a reality for fans in those territories. With beIN's extensive reach, promotion, and commitment to world-class coverage, we are confident we will deliver spectacular tennis together, inspiring future generations of players and fans.' This latest agreement bolsters beIN's impressive tennis portfolio. Earlier this year, the network secured exclusive broadcast rights for the Australian Open in MENA until 2029, and continues to hold regional rights to all four Grand Slam tournaments. Additionally, beIN extended its rights for the ATP Tour across MENA, Australia and Southeast Asia until 2028, reaffirming its status as the go-to destination for tennis fans worldwide.
Zawya
08-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
BeIN Media Group extends Davis Cup and BJK Cup rights across MENA, France and Australia until 2026
DOHA, PARIS – beIN MEDIA GROUP ('beIN'), the global sports, entertainment and media group, has renewed its exclusive agreement with the International Tennis Federation (ITF) for its Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup (BJK Cup) properties across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), France, and Australia for multiple seasons. The renewal agreement ensures that subscribers to the group's flagship sports network, beIN SPORTS, in 26 countries across MENA, France, and Australia will continue to see every round of the on-court action from both the leading men's and women's international team tennis competitions in English, Arabic and French. beIN's coverage for both the Davis Cup and BJK Cup will include the following rounds: Davis Cup: Qualifiers 2nd Round (Scheduled for 12–14 September 2025) and Final 8 (scheduled for 18–23 November 2025, in Bologna). BJK Cup: Qualifiers (Scheduled for 10-13 April 2025), Play-offs and Finals (dates TBC in Shenzhen). This latest agreement further strengthens beIN's long-standing partnership with the ITF and its commitment to providing world-class broadcasting of its flagship team tournaments across several of its key regions and connecting millions of fans to the biggest moments in tennis throughout the year. Richard Verow, Chief Sports Officer, beIN MEDIA GROUP commented: ' We are proud to continue our long-standing partnership with the ITF and look forward to bringing more unforgettable moments from two iconic tennis competitions to millions of viewers. This renewal reflects our commitment to delivering world-class and prestigious tennis events to our audiences across MENA, France, and Australia.' David Haggerty, ITF President commented; ' This is significant news for the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup. beIN MEDIA GROUP have been a long-time partner and their coverage of the World Cup of Tennis is fantastic, and we're pleased to continue working with them to showcase the unique passion and excitement of the World Cup of Tennis in some of our key markets.' Kerstin Lutz, Chief Executive Officer, Billie Jean King Cup Limited, commented: ' We are pleased to extend our partnership with beIN MEDIA GROUP, ensuring fans across MENA, France, and Australia can continue to enjoy the excitement of the Billie Jean King Cup. Interest and engagement are strong across the board, but especially high in MENA, where fans are very invested in live matches and additional content. Women's sport should be easy to find and beIN does an incredible job making that a reality for fans in those territories. With beIN's extensive reach, promotion, and commitment to world-class coverage, we are confident we will deliver spectacular tennis together, inspiring future generations of players and fans.' With the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup Tour remaining a part of beIN SPORTS' extensive sports portfolio, this agreement solidifies its position as the leading destination for tennis fans. At the beginning of the year, beIN announced that it would continue exclusively broadcasting the Australian Open in MENA through to 2029, alongside the other three Grand Slam tournaments that the network also holds exclusive broadcast rights to in the region. In January, beIN also announced the extension of its exclusive rights to the ATP Tour across MENA, Australia and Southeast Asia until 2028. About beIN MEDIA GROUP beIN MEDIA GROUP is a leading independent global media group and one of the foremost sports & entertainment networks in the world. The group distributes and produces an unrivalled array of entertainment, live sport and major international events across 5 continents, 40 countries and in 9 different languages spanning Europe, North America, Asia, Australasia and the Middle East & North Africa (MENA). beIN MEDIA GROUP's flagship sports network, beIN SPORTS, holds the single largest portfolio of sports rights of any global broadcaster; and through its iconic MIRAMAX film studio, beIN holds an extensive library of Hollywood blockbusters while having a growing presence in series and movies production and distribution, as well as in the digital space. beIN MEDIA GROUP acquired Digiturk, the leading pay-tv operator in Türkiye, in August 2016, and in 2022 launched its premium OTT service, TOD, across MENA and Türkiye. For more information on beIN MEDIA GROUP, please contact: mediaoffice@
Broadcast Pro
12-03-2025
- Automotive
- Broadcast Pro
BeIN extends F1 Academy broadcast rights across MENA and Türkiye until 2033
This season features an 18-car all female grid, racing at seven rounds, broadcast live on beIN Sports in English, Arabic and Turkish. BeIN Media Group has secured an extended broadcasting deal for Formula 1's F1 Academy, ensuring coverage across the Middle East, North Africa (MENA) and Türkiye until 2033. The all-female driver series, dedicated to developing young female racers, begins its third season later this month. The 2025 F1 Academy season will feature 17 full-time drivers, including 10 newcomers and seven returning competitors, competing in 14 races across seven rounds. Each round will also feature a Wild Card entry, offering more opportunities for aspiring female drivers. The season kicks off in Shanghai (March 21-23), followed by Jeddah, Miami, Montreal, Zandvoort, Singapore, and concludes with its first-ever finale in Las Vegas (November 20-22). BeIN Sports will provide live coverage of all seven rounds in English, Arabic, and Turkish, available via its OTT platform, TOD. Renowned F1 reporter Stephany Saad will deliver exclusive on-grid interviews with drivers and team personnel. Announced during the week of International Women's Day 2025, the eight-year extension underscores beIN's commitment to women's sports through its beINSPIRED initiative, which promotes underrepresented sports and female athletes. Richard Verow, Chief Sports Officer at BeIN Media Group, said: 'The extension of our partnership with F1 Academy for the next eight seasons in MENA and Türkiye is fully aligned with our beINSPIRED corporate commitment that drives a broader mission of elevating female athletes, enhancing their visibility, and ensuring they receive the media recognition they deserve. We take immense pride in not only being the home of F1 in the region, but also in advancing diversity and inclusion within motorsport – the continuation of our commitment to the F1 ACADEMY is evidence of that.' F1 Academy is just one of many women's sports that beIN holds broadcast rights, which falls within its beINSPIRED corporate commitment. The Group's portfolio also includes the UEFA Women's EURO, UEFA Women's Champions League, UEFA European Women's U17 Championship, UEFA European Women's U-19 Championship, FIFA Women's World Cup, and the FIFA U-17 and U-20 Women's World Cup. In 2025, in different markets, beIN Sports will showcase female talent in the remaining three tennis grand slams, Premier Padel, and much more.
Zawya
12-03-2025
- Automotive
- Zawya
BeIN Media Group extends F1 Academy rights deal
2025 season features an 18-car all female grid, racing at seven rounds, broadcast live on beIN SPORTS in English, Arabic and Turkish beIN continues its support of F1 and women's sport, through beINSPIRED initiative DOHA, QATAR – beIN MEDIA GROUP (beIN), the global sports, entertainment and media group, has extended its deal to broadcast Formula 1's F1 ACADEMY™ across the Middle East, North Africa (MENA), and Türkiye until 2033. The third season of the all-female driver category, which invests in developing young, female drivers to progress to the highest levels of motorsport, starts later this month. This year's F1 ACADEMY circuit will welcome ten new full-time drivers as well as seven drivers returning for their second season. A total of 17 full time drivers will compete in 14 races across seven rounds. At each round, one Wild Card entry will also have the opportunity to join the F1 ACADEMY grid. The 2025 season will open in Shanghai on 21-23 March, followed by Jeddah the following month, then Miami, a first F1 ACADEMY race in Montreal, a return to the sand dunes of the Netherlands' Circuit Zandvoort and the streets of Singapore, before a first season-ending race weekend in Las Vegas on 20-22 November. All seven rounds will be broadcast live on beIN SPORTS in English, Arabic and Turkish, and available to stream on beIN's leading OTT platform, TOD, with beIN's renowned F1 reporter Stephany Saad on the grid to bring viewers exclusive interviews with the drivers and team personnel. beIN's eight-year partnership extension with F1 ACADEMY, which comes the week of International Women's Day 2025, highlights the race series' pivotal role in the women's sports portfolio at beIN, as well as beINSPIRED, the media group's global initiative launched in 2019, that gives a bigger platform to historically under-represented sports and talent, with a particular focus on women's sport. Richard Verow, Chief Sports Officer at beIN MEDIA GROUP said: 'The extension of our partnership with F1 ACADEMY for the next eight seasons in MENA and Türkiye is fully aligned with our beINSPIRED corporate commitment that drives a broader mission of elevating female athletes, enhancing their visibility, and ensuring they receive the media recognition they deserve. We take immense pride in not only being the home of F1 in the region, but also in advancing diversity and inclusion within motorsport – the continuation of our commitment to the F1 ACADEMY is evidence of that.' F1 ACADEMY is just one of many women's sports that beIN holds broadcast rights, which falls within its beINSPIRED corporate commitment. The Group's portfolio also includes the UEFA Women's EURO, UEFA Women's Champions League, UEFA European Women's U17 Championship, UEFA European Women's U-19 Championship, FIFA Women's World Cup, and the FIFA U-17 and U-20 Women's World Cup. In 2025, in different markets, beIN SPORTS will showcase female talent in the remaining three tennis grand slams, Premier Padel, and much more. -Ends- About beIN MEDIA GROUP beIN MEDIA GROUP is a leading independent global media group and one of the foremost sports & entertainment networks in the world. The group distributes and produces an unrivalled array of entertainment, live sport and major international events across 5 continents, 40 countries and in 9 different languages spanning Europe, North America, Asia, Australasia and the Middle East & North Africa (MENA). beIN MEDIA GROUP's flagship sports network, beIN SPORTS, holds the single largest portfolio of sports rights of any global broadcaster; and through its iconic MIRAMAX film studio, beIN holds an extensive library of Hollywood blockbusters while having a growing presence in series and movies production and distribution, as well as in the digital space. beIN MEDIA GROUP acquired Digiturk, the leading pay-tv operator in Türkiye, in August 2016, and in 2022 launched its premium OTT service, TOD, across MENA and Türkiye. For more information on beIN MEDIA GROUP, please contact: mediaoffice@
