beIN Sports serves up the WTA

The WTA locked in a five-year deal that spans multiple territories with beIN Media Group, handing the company rights to all WTA tournaments, including 21 Premier events in over 30 territories, including the US, Spain, Australia and pan-regionally throughout the Middle East and North Africa. The deal launches in 2017 and covers all live matches, replays, highlights and the weekly WTA magazine shows. During its upfront presentation, the network also announced plans for MotoAmerica, the NASL and MMA, along with CONMEBOL and CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers, LaLiga, Serie A and Ligue 1.

“beIN SPORTS remains steadfast in reaching passionate sports fans and prioritizes delivering top, original live content in their language of choice,” said Yousef Al Obaidly, Deputy CEO beIN Media Group. “This year, we are expanding our multiplatform offerings and rethinking our English programming strategy to more fervently reflect our commitment to North American sports fans.”

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