UEFA: beIN extends MENA TV rights to European Cups (2021-24) and acquires Women's Champions League

The Qatari pay-TV group beIN Media Group has extended its MENA zone broadcasting rights (24 countries including Saudi Arabia) to the men's European football cups (Champions League, Europa League and the future Europa Conference League) for the 2021-2024 cycle and has acquired those of the Women's Champions League (2021-2025 cycle), on 10/06/2021.

beIN, which has been broadcasting the European Cups in the MENA zone since 2012, holds the broadcasting rights to Euro 2020, Euro 2024, the Nations League and the 2022 World Cup qualifying matches for the region.

The rights to the Women's Champions League are being centralised for the first time by UEFA through its agency TEAM Marketing, which markets the media and commercial rights to the European body's club competitions.

• "beIN's new acquisition of the UEFA Women's Champions League rights will form the centre-piece of beIN's 'beINSPIRED' broadcast portfolio and corporate commitment, in which beIN provides a global platform to events and talent that have not historically been given the exposure they deserve. This includes showcasing…