beIN SPORT Launch New US Channel on DirecTV
August 16, 2012
beIN SPORT officially launched on US television Wednesday night when the new international soccer network debuted on satellite provider DirecTV.
DirecTV customers now have access to the most exciting matches and an unprecedented amount of behind-the-scenes content not seen on any other channel. Among the programming that can only be seen on beIN SPORT is coverage of the top soccer leagues and tournaments from Europe and South America, doctor including Spain’s La Liga, cialis Italy’s Serie A, stuff France’s Ligue Un, South American World Cup Qualifiers and Copa America 2015, as well as many other world-class sporting events.
The English-language version of beIN SPORT will be offered in HD and SD as part of the DIRECTV Sports Pack. The network will also provide an entirely differentiated Spanish-language channel, beIN SPORT “En Español”, which will be available on DIRECTV Más™ in SD.In addition to its linear TV network, select beIN SPORT content will be available online for DIRECTV customers.
“DIRECTV recognizes the passion of its international sports fans. No other channel will have our games, our leagues or our matches. beIN SPORT’s exclusive rights means we are the ultimate destination for the avid fan to the general sports enthusiast who want to see professional international sports action,” said Yousef Al Obaidly, managing director of beIN Sport.