Philippines
Simulated LaLiga action features in new beIN series in APAC region
International subscription sports broadcaster beIN Media Group has commissioned a new esports series that will offer a simulation of the final six rounds from Spanish football’s 2019-20 season.
Filipino broadcaster ABS-CBN forced off air
Filipino broadcaster ABS-CBN has been forced off the air by the country’s media regulator after its application to renew its franchise was delayed.
Peebles to leave as DAZN readies Southeast Asia launch
One of DAZN’s most senior executives in Southeast Asia, senior vice-president Alex Peebles, is departing the business later this year.
The move comes as DAZN is finally set to launch in the region.
BeIN agrees Pakistan Super League APAC rights deal
Pay-television broadcaster beIN has agreed a one-season deal to broadcast cricket’s Pakistan Super League in Australia and across various Asia countries and territories.
Genius makes Asian streaming debut with Philippine SuperLiga deal
Sports content, technology and integrity services company Genius Sports will launch its first live sports streaming platform in Asia under an expanded agreement with the Philippine SuperLiga (PSL) club…
NBA League Pass distribution extended in the Philippines
The NBA basketball league has extended partnerships with digital services and telecommunications providers Globe Telecom, Smart Communications and PLDT to distribute its NBA League Pass subscription service…
NBA talks go to wire in the Philippines after Solar loses appetite
Filipino pay-television broadcaster Solar Entertainment Corporation withdrew from talks to renew its long-held rights to the National Basketball Association last week after deciding the property had become too expensive, SportBusiness Media understands.
Cignal and Sky target NBA rights in Philippines
Filipino pay-television operators Cignal and Sky have entered a joint offer for rights to the NBA following the closure of the North American basketball league’s long-term home in the country.
Philippines’ Basketball TV, NBA Premium TV to cease operations
Philippines-based pay-television broadcasters Basketball TV and NBA Premium TV will cease broadcasting operations from October 1, it has been announced today (Wednesday)
BeIN signs Asian rights deal to broadcast 2019 Rugby World Cup
Qatar-based pay-TV broadcaster beIN has signed a deal to broadcast this year’s Rugby World Cup across nine Asian nations exclusively.
TV5, Cignal TV unveiled as SEA Games host broadcasters
Commercial broadcaster TV5 and pay-television provider Cignal TV have acquired host broadcast rights in the Philippines for the 2019 Southeast Asian Games
Sustained struggles for Premier League in Asia as Japan, Philippines values fall
English Premier League rights are set to fall in value in yet more Asian markets, with weak competition triggering a 32 per cent drop in the value of its rights in Japan and the Philippines.
UFC limits the damage with new Fox deal in tough Filipino market
The value of Ultimate Fighting Championship rights has fallen in the Philippines, but local sources say the result is still a good one for the promotion and its owner, IMG, given current market dynamics
BeIN secure 3×3 Golden League coverage in Asia-Pacific
The Mediapro agency has agreed a deal with beIN Sports for rights to the Sina 3x3 Golden League Finals basketball tournament in 12 countries across Asia-Pacific
Pacquiao claims “non-payment” by Top Rank for US rights deal
Filipino boxing great Manny Pacquiao has accused Top Rank of failing to pay him his portion of a US media rights fee earned from a bout with Lucas Matthysse in July.
WWE signs new deal with Filipino broadcaster
US wrestling organisation WWE has expanded a rights partnership with free-to-air Filipino broadcaster 5.
Philippines Football League signs wide-ranging Sportradar deal
The Philippines Football League has entered into a multi-year partnership with sports and betting-related services company Sportradar, through which it will launch its own video and streaming platform.
ABS-CBN to show top European football
Filipino media company ABS-CBN has struck a sublicensing deal with Thailand-based media company Triple CH to show free-to-air coverage of three of football’s top competitions.