MediaCorp seals exclusive Confederations Cup rights

Singapore media company MediaCorp has acquired the exclusive national broadcast rights to the 2013 Fifa Confederations Cup football tournament.

MediaCorp will broadcast live all 16 matches from the event across its Channel 5, HD5 and Channel 8 free-to-air channels, as well as provide repeat broadcasts on HD5 and Channel 5.

It will also stream live matches and offer a catch-up service on its online Toggle service, which is available free to registered members on the internet, as well as via smart phones, tablets and smart TV.

The deal also includes live coverage of the tournament’s opening ceremony on June 16.