Ten Sports

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TenSportsHD(Pakistan)
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CountryFlag of Pakistan.svg  Pakistan
Broadcast area Asia
South Asia
Headquarters Karachi, Pakistan
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Programming
Language(s) Urdu
English
Picture format 1080p (16:9, HDTV) MPEG 4
Ownership
OwnerTower Sports Private Limited
Parent Hum Network
History
Launched1 April 2002;22 years ago (2002-04-01); SD
5 July 2022;2 years ago (2022-07-05); HD
Founder Abdul Rahman Bukhatir
Links
Website www.tensportstv.com
Availability

TenSportsHD is a Pakistani sports channel operated by the Hum Network. It mainly broadcasts Cricket, Football, Mixed martial arts, UFC, WWE, Tennis.

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History

On 1 April 2002, the Dubai-based Taj Television company launched the channel as Ten Sports in India and Pakistan.

In 2006, Essel Group bought the Ten Sports channel and made it a part of its Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited. However, the Pakistani simulcast was handed over to a company called Tower Two, which was an Essel Group subsidiary. [1]

In 2016, Ten Sports was bought by UK-based Japan's Sony subsidiary, Tower Sports Private Limited to operate Ten Sports in Pakistan.

The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) documents reveal Tower Sports applied for the renewal of landing rights permission for the channel Ten Sports on 29 June 2018, as their permission was expiring later that year.

[2] In December 2018, the PEMRA awarded Landing Right Permission (LRD) to Tower Sports for "Ten Sports 2" channel in Pakistan. In 2019, Ten Sports launched its website. In February 2020, the PCB appointed Tower Sports to handle broadcast production for the 2020 Pakistan Super League, the first edition of the PSL to be played entirely in Pakistan. [3] On 5 July 2022, Ten Sports converted its transmission into high-definition.

In October 2022, Tower Sports Pvt Ltd (Ten Sports Pakistan) was acquired by Pakistan's leading media company, Hum Network for PKR 150 million as per company's filing in the Pakistan Stock Exchange. [4]

Programming

Ten Sports HD is one of the most popular sports channels in Asia. It has broadcasting rights for many sporting events, including cricket, Football, MMA and tennis. In cricket, Ten Sports HD has England and Wales Cricket Board rights until 2028, New Zealand Cricket rights until 2031, Sri Lanka Cricket rights until 2024. In football, Ten Sports has the UEFA rights, including UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, Bundesliga rights. FA Cup rights. In Mixed martial arts, Ten Sports has UFC rights, and it also has the rights of the most popular MMA in Pakistan, WWE since 2002 which is renewed after every five years. [5] In tennis, Ten Sports had the broadcasting rights for the 2023 Australian Open. It also had the rights for the 2022 French Open. The channel broadcasts all national and international sports events like the PSL, World Cup, FIFA World Cup etc. It is famous for its 24/7 live streaming of cricket, football, hockey, tennis, and other sports in HD.

Asian Olympic Games

EventPeriodHost
1) Asian Games:- [6] 2026 Asian Games
2030 Asian Games

2034 Asian Games

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2) Asian Winter Games:- 2025 Asian Winter Games
2029 Asian Winter Games

2033 Asian Winter Games

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International Cricket

EventsHost
International Cricket Council:- [7]
(2025–2027)

Men's:-

Women's:-

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Flag of Bangladesh.svg  Bangladesh

Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia

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Continental Cricket

EventPeriodHost
Asia Cup:-

(2024–2027)

2025

2027

Asian Cricket Council

Country Cricket

EventPeriodHost
International Cricket In England:-
(2025–2028)

Men's:-Women's:-

2024
2024–25

2025

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International Cricket In Sri Lanka:-
(2025–2026)

Men's:-

Women's:-

2024–25
2025

2025–26

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Country Professional Cricket Leagues

EventPeriodHost
Men's:-

Pakistan Super League:- [8]
(2024–2025)

2024

2025

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Bangladesh Premier League:- [9]

(2025–)

2025 Flag of Bangladesh.svg  Bangladesh
T20 Blast:- [10]

(2025–2028)

2025
2026
2027

2028

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Women's:-

Continental Football

EventPeriodHost
National Teams:-

UEFA Nations League:-
(2024–2028)

2024–25

2026–27

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Clubs:-

UEFA Champions League:-
(2024–2028)

2024–25
2024–25
2025–26
2026–27

2027–28

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UEFA Europa League:-

(2024–2028)

2024–25
2024–25
2025–26
2026–27

2027–28

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UEFA Super Cup:-

(2025–2028)

2025
2026
2027

2028

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Country Domestic Football Leagues

EventPeriodHost
1) DFL-Supercup:-

(2025–2026)

2025

2026

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2) FA Community Shield:-

(2025–2026)

2025

2026

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Country Professional Football Leagues

EventPeriodHostRights
Men's:-

1) Bundesliga:- [11]
(2024–2025)

2024–25

2025–26

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2) FA Cup:-

(2024–2025)

2024–25

2024–25

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Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales

TV Rights Only

Country Mixed Martial Arts

EventDateHostRights
Ultimate Fighting Championship:- [12] November 23, 2024
December 7, 2024
December 14, 2024
November 9, 2024
November 16, 2024

November 23, 2024

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TV Rights Only

Professional wrestling

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References

References

  1. "Ten Sports and Tower two limited and tower sports". 23 July 2020.
  2. "Indian monopoly over Pakistan Cricket broadcast rights". 23 July 2020.
  3. "Tower Sports and SportzWorkz widen PCB production remit". SportBusiness Media. 29 September 2020. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  4. https://dps.psx.com.pk/download/document/203246.pdf.{{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  5. "Ten Sports signs new deal with WWE extending till 2014". exchange4media. 16 June 2008. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  6. "Pakistan, poised for glory with gold in their sights. Get ready to cheer as our #WomenInGreen start their journey with a bang, facing Indonesia in the quarter-finals. Catch the action LIVE only on TenSportsHD #AsianGames2023 #Hangzou #Pakistan #Cricket #TenSportsHD". Twitter. 21 September 2023. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
  7. "ICC Cricket rights awarded in Pakistan up until the end of 2025". icc-cricket.com. 26 March 2024. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  8. "Brace yourselves for an intense showdown At Gaddafi Stadium the #QuettaGladiators will square off against Babar's #PeshawarZalmi Meanwhile in Multan Shan Masood's #KarachiKings will face his former comrades #MultanSultans #PSL9 #KhulKeKhel #Cricket #TenSportsHD". x.com/TenPakistan. 18 February 2024. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  9. "Get ready for an action-packed day filled with boundaries and drama as 2 important match-ups await in tomorrow's #BPL doubleheader 12:30 PM Comilla Victorians vs Chittagong Challengers 5:30 PM Rangpur Riders vs Khulna Tigers #BPL2024 #BPLT20 #T20 #Cricket #TensportsHD". x.com/TenPakistan. 12 February 2024. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
  10. "Fight for the Semis Somerset and Notts Outlaws Lock Horns in a Thrilling Quarter Final Clash! 🏆 🏏 Who will emerge victorious and move one step closer to glory Catch the action live only on TenSportsHD #VitalityT20Blast #Nottinghamshire #Somerset #Cricket #TenSportsHD". Twitter. 7 July 2023. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
  11. "Which of the two teams do you think will score the most goals tonight? Catch the action LIVE only on TenSportsHD #Bundesliga #DoubleHeader #Football #TenSportsHD". Twitter. 2 April 2023. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
  12. "As Marlon Vera takes on Cory Sandhagen at UFC Fight Night who will emerge victorious in this exciting clash of styles. Catch the action live only on TenSportsHD ⏱️: 04:00 AM. TenSportsHD #UFCFightNight #Vera #Sandhagen #MixedMartialArts #TenSportsHD". Twitter. 25 March 2023. Retrieved 5 April 2023.