Thmanyah wins Saudi football broadcast rights for five years
The Saudi Pro League, the First Division League, and the Saudi Football Federation announced today, June 14, the awarding of exclusive broadcasting rights for Saudi football tournaments in the Middle East and North Africa to Thmanyah Publishing and Distribution.
The rights include coverage of the following competitions, King Cup, Saudi Pro League (Roshn League), Saudi Super Cup, and First Division League (Yelo League).
Thmanyah will broadcast the matches from the 2025/2026 season through 2030/2031. The matches will be broadcasted freely via newly launched satellite channels and subscription-based packages that offer additional benefits, delivered through an integrated digital and television experience.
The concerned parties confirmed that the selection of Thmanyah, a subsidiary of the Saudi Research and Media Group (SRMG), came after both local and international competition. This was based on criteria such as technical capability, content and distribution quality, and alignment with strategic goals to enhance media presence and financial sustainability for the tournaments.
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