beIN SPORT to Launch in Indonesia after MP & Silva Deal

beIN SPORT has announced a partnership today with MP & Silva, see a leading international media company, to launch the global sports broadcaster in Indonesia.

beIN SPORT will launch three high-definition channels featuring a world class line-up of football content, led by the most extensive and complete coverage of the Barclays Premier League (BPL), as well as other compelling top sports events such as the 17th Asian Games INCHEON 2014. The channels will be known as beIN SPORT 1 HD, beIN SPORT 2 HD and beIN SPORT 3 Premier League HD.

The beIN SPORT channels will be available on some of Indonesia’s leading pay-TV systems from 1 July 2013. All three channels will be available on Orange TV and NexMedia, while beIN SPORT 1 HD and 2 HD will be available on First Media.

Commenting on the news Nasser Al Khelaifi, Chairman of beIN SPORT, said: “Expansion into the Asia market has been a priority objective for beIN SPORT and in particular we have been keen to be involved in the growth potential of pay TV in Indonesia.” He added, “We are delighted to be partnering with MP & Silva who bring to our joint venture exceptional expertise in the Asia market.”

“We are delighted to partner with beIN SPORT to launch three television sports channels featuring the best football in Indonesia as it is the market where we foresee will have the highest pay-TV growth in terms of subscription in the next five years.  beIN SPORT is a consolidated and successful international broadcaster with an excellent track record of delivering high quality sports programmes. Most importantly, we believe that sports fans across Indonesia will appreciate and welcome the introduction of the fastest growing sports channel brand today, with their expertise in sports television production”, said Andrea Radrizzani, MP & Silva Group CEO.