Type | Sport |
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Country | ![]() |
Headquarters | ![]() |
Programming | |
Language(s) | Arabic |
Picture format | High Definition |
Ownership | |
Owner | beIN Media Group |
Sister channels | beIN Sports HD |
History | |
Founded | 1 November 2011 (as Al Jazeera Sports News) 1 January 2014 (as beIN Sports News) |
Launched | 1 November 2011 |
Former names | Al Jazeera Sports News |
Links | |
Website | http://www.bein.com |
beIN Sports News (formerly known as Al Jazeera Sports News) is a sports channel belonging to the Al Jazeera Network and a branch of the beIN Sports bouquet. The channel was launched at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, 1 November 2011, coinciding with the 15th anniversary of Al Jazeera News and the 8th anniversary of Al Jazeera Sports. The channel offers sports, analytical, and discussion programs, and provides detailed sports news at the top of every hour. [1] The channel was available in both SD and HD until it was dedicated exclusively to viewers with HD reception equipment.
beIN Sports News offers viewers in North Africa and the Gulf regions the opportunity to enjoy match highlights and comprehensive coverage of all sports, as well as on-the-ground coverage of major tournaments. [2]
The channel broadcasts analytical, discussion, and news programs, which vary according to the sport in focus. Weekly programs on the channel include: