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beIN SPORTS to continue broadcasting WSBK in North America

Monday, 19 May 2014 09:44 GMT
The International sports network unveiled its 2014-2015 programming schedule.

The international sports network beIN SPORTS, unveiled its 2014-2015 programming schedule early last week during its first-ever Upfront event. The network presented its solid line-up of premium sports content to advertisers and marketers during the presentation held at Rockefeller Center's, 620 Loft & Garden in New York.

Since its launch in 2012, beIN SPORTS has quickly emerged as a powerhouse in the global sports arena, having entered the U.S. market with two channels, one in English, beIN SPORTS, and one in Spanish, beIN SPORTS en Espanol, each with separate programming. In addition to the two linear broadcast channels, fans can also turn to beIN SPORTS PLAY, the network's streaming video player, for even more sports action online. beIN SPORTS has seven live digital streams allowing fans to consume as much sports content as possible, totally free by authenticating through their cable provider. With over 22 million subscribers, beIN SPORTS has become the fastest growing independent sports network in the business.

"beIN SPORTS launched in the U.S. with the mission of providing the top sports content to one of the biggest media markets in the world, and to put fans in front of the sports they want," said Antonio Briceno, Deputy Managing Director of beIN SPORTS North America. "In just two short years, we have made huge strides towards achieving that goal by bringing viewers over 3,000 hours of live coverage and more premium international content across our various platforms. We take a total market approach as we work to create and deliver innovative and seamless TV and digital media solutions allowing marketers to reach consumers across every available screen."

After successfully bringing the World Superbike on North American television screen last year, beIN Sports will continue broadcasting the series in North African and Middle East territories as well.

The eni FIM Superbike World Championship is also broadcast worldwide by the following networks:

USA&CANADA - beIN Sports
LATIN AMERICA - Fox Sports Latin America
BRAZIL - ESPN Brazil
UK - British Eurosport & Channel 4
PAN-EUROPE - EUROSPORT
SPAIN - TeleDeporte
ITALY - Mediaset
PAN-AFRICA - SuperSprot Mnet
NORTH AFRICA/MIDDLE EAST  - beIN Sports
CHINA - Chong Qing
JAPAN - J Sports
AUSTRALIA - FOX Speed TV
NEW ZEALAND - SKY NZ
PAN-ASIA – FOX Sports