What beIN SPORTS does

beIN SPORTS is a privately held global sports broadcasting network founded in 2012 and operated under beIN Media Group, delivering premium live sports content to consumer and enterprise audiences across the Middle East and North Africa, North America, Western Europe (notably France, with additional presence in the UK, Belgium, Switzerland, and Australia), and Asia Pacific (Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia). The company's portfolio centers on the linear beIN SPORTS television network and is complemented by beIN SPORTS CONNECT, an over-the-top subscription streaming service available on web, iOS, Android, Roku, Android TV, tvOS, and Fire TV; TOD by beIN, a MENA-focused streaming platform; beIN SPORTS XTRA, a free ad-supported streaming channel; and the Spanish-language beIN SPORTS en Español. Underlying technology is encrypted satellite distribution paired with multi-device OTT delivery, supporting both Full HD and Ultra HD HDR broadcasts in MENA.

The business model combines recurring subscription revenue from direct satellite subscribers (MENA), beIN CONNECT and TOD streaming subscribers, and network distribution fees from cable and satellite TV providers in the US and Canada, with rights licensing fees from enterprise counterparties for content syndication. beIN SPORTS monetizes a portfolio of exclusive multi-year broadcast rights including the FIFA World Cup (2026 and 2030), Formula 1 across 10 APAC markets through 2030, La Liga, Ligue 1, AFCON, Copa Libertadores, Roland-Garros, and the British & Irish Lions Tour 2025 in MENA. Customer segments are geographically organized: sports fans in MENA (primary), sports fans in the US and Canada seeking international football (primary), and French viewers subscribing through legitimate beIN Sports France amid ongoing anti-piracy enforcement. Distribution channels include direct-to-consumer streaming, satellite subscriptions, cable/satellite TV provider partnerships, sports bars and fan-zone public screenings during major tournaments, and B2B media rights sub-licensing.

Name

beIN SPORTS

Legal name

beIN SPORTS

Website

https://bein.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

beIN SPORTS is a global sports broadcasting network delivering premium live sports — FIFA World Cup, F1, La Liga, Ligue 1, AFCON, Roland-Garros — via linear TV and OTT streaming to consumers and distributors across MENA, North America, France, and APAC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Broadcasting

NAICS

Television Broadcasting Stations (51612), Television Broadcasting Stations (516120), Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations (5161)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833), Cable & Other Pay Television Services (4841)

akta.pro primary industry

International Sports Broadcasters & Rights Networks (MPABAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sports Streaming Distribution & App Platforms (CTV, Mobile, Web) (MPAKAOAL), Sports FAST Channels & Free Ad-Supported Streaming (MPAKAOAD), Sports Cable Networks (MPABAFAD)

Keywords

• Sports broadcasting network
• Live sports streaming
• Premium sports content
• Sports OTT platform
• Sports media network

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. Satellite TV Subscriptions: Direct satellite subscription service for MENA region viewers to access live sports content including all 104 FIFA World Cup matches
2. beIN CONNECT Streaming: Streaming platform allowing subscribers to access sports content on connected devices, with the FIFA World Cup broadcast via beIN SPORTS and beIN CONNECT
3. TOD by beIN Streaming: Streaming service for accessing sports content in the MENA region
4. Broadcast Rights Licensing: Revenue from licensing broadcast rights for Formula 1, La Liga, Ligue 1, and other sports properties across multiple territories including APAC markets
5. Network Distribution Fees: Fees from cable and satellite TV providers carrying beIN SPORTS content in the US market for sports including Copa Libertadores and La Liga

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

beIN SPORTS operates a global network of premium sports television channels and companion streaming platforms that broadcast live and on-demand sports content. The company holds exclusive regional broadcast rights for marquee properties such as the FIFA World Cup, La Liga, Ligue 1, Formula 1, AFCON, Copa Libertadores, and Roland-Garros, delivering coverage through encrypted satellite TV, the beIN CONNECT streaming service, and TOD by beIN across MENA, North America, France, and parts of APAC.

Product overview

beIN SPORTS is a sports media company operating a portfolio of products spanning linear television networks, streaming platforms, and digital services. The core offering is the beIN SPORTS television network broadcasting premium sports content (football, tennis, motorsport, and more) across MENA, USA, Canada, France, and Australia. The company complements its linear channels with two streaming platforms: beIN SPORTS CONNECT (subscription-based OTT service accessible via web, mobile, and connected TV devices including Roku, Android TV, tvOS, and Fire TV) and TOD by beIN (available in the MENA region). Additional products include beIN SPORTS XTRA (free ad-supported streaming) and beIN SPORTS en Español (Spanish-language network). The company holds extensive broadcast rights including FIFA World Cup (2026, 2030), Formula 1 in Asia Pacific through 2030, AFCON, Copa Libertadores, La Liga, and Roland-Garros.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• beIN SPORTS Premium sports television network offering live broadcasts of major sporting events including football, tennis, motorsport, and other sports across multiple regions including MENA, USA, Canada, France, and Australia.
• beIN SPORTS CONNECT Over-the-top (OTT) subscription streaming service allowing subscribers to watch beIN SPORTS content live and on-demand via web, mobile apps (iOS, Android), and connected TV platforms (Roku, Android TV, tvOS, Fire TV).
• TOD by beIN Sports streaming platform available in the Middle East and North Africa region, offering subscribers on-demand access to beIN SPORTS content.
• beIN SPORTS XTRA Free ad-supported sports streaming channel offering additional sports content, available in both English and Spanish language variants.
• beIN SPORTS en Español Spanish-language version of the beIN SPORTS network providing sports broadcasting in Spanish for the US market.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3.45 billion cumulative viewership for AFCON 2025 with 127% increase from 2023
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• World Fencing League (WFL)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 April 2026beIN Sports is one of the global streaming partners for the World Fencing League, alongside DAZN, CNBC, and TrillerTV. The new professional fencing league debuted in Los Angeles with Olympic-level fencers competing across two teams for $100,000 prizes.
• La LigacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 March 2026La Liga initiated anti-piracy court ruling with support from beIN Sports France, leading to blocking of 35 pirate IPTV streaming sites. beIN Sports is the broadcaster for La Liga content in France and MENA regions.
• Formula 1coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 February 2026BeIN Sports has extended its broadcast partnership with Formula 1 through the 2030 season, covering 10 Asian markets including Singapore, Thailand, and Indonesia. The deal grants BeIN Asia Pacific rights to broadcast F1, Formula 2, Formula 3, F1 Academy, and Porsche Super Cup on its linear networks and streaming app. BeIN reported consistent double-digit year-on-year audience growth over the past three years, underscoring the sport's expanding appeal in the region.
• Nine Network (Australia)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Media rights agreement with Australia's Nine broadcaster for British & Irish Lions Tour 2025, with beIN Sports covering the MENA region for the tour that achieved record attendance of 504,867 across 10 matches.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Amazon Prime Video Sports: Tech giant entering sports rights space (NFL Thursday Night Football, Premier League in UK). Comparable as a deep-pocketed bidder competing for the same premium sports rights beIN relies on.
• Apple TV+ (MLS Season Pass): Tech entrant offering direct-to-consumer sports streaming (10-year MLS deal). Comparable as emerging streaming-first sports distribution model that pressures traditional pay-TV economics.

Broad incumbents

• Fox Sports: US and regional sports broadcaster offering linear and streaming sports coverage. Comparable in cable distribution model and premium sports rights acquisition, with whom beIN competes for international football rights.
• Sky Sports: Premier UK/European sports broadcaster under Comcast, offering linear and streaming sports. Comparable in premium sports rights portfolio depth and multi-region pay-TV distribution model.
• ESPN (Disney): Dominant US sports broadcaster offering linear and streaming sports across multiple properties. Comparable as the benchmark global sports media brand that beIN competes with for rights and audience attention.
• TNT Sports (Warner Bros. Discovery): Global sports broadcaster with European and Latin American sports rights including UEFA Champions League. Comparable in multi-region premium sports rights portfolio and streaming distribution via discovery+.

Regional players

• SuperSport (MultiChoice): Pan-African sports broadcaster offering premium sports content across sub-Saharan Africa. Comparable as a regional pay-TV sports broadcaster reliant on rights deals for football and international tournaments.
• Star Sports (Disney Star): Leading South Asian sports broadcaster operating across India and surrounding markets. Comparable as regional sports broadcaster in adjacent APAC geographies competing for rights and audience share.

Direct peers

• DAZN: Global sports streaming platform operating across multiple regions with subscription-based sports content. Direct competitor in OTT sports distribution and partner alongside beIN on World Fencing League rights.
• Canal+: French pay-TV operator that owns and broadcasts major sports rights (Ligue 1, Premier League). Direct competitor to beIN Sports France for premium French and European sports rights.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/beINSPORTS_mena
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/beinsportsusa
• Facebookfacebook.com/beINSPORTSFrance
• Instagraminstagram.com/beinsportsusa
• TikToktiktok.com/@beinsportsusa?lang=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bein-media-asia-pacific

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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