Abu Dhabi Sports

Abu Dhabi Sports
Logo used since 2023
CountryUnited Arab Emirates
Broadcast areaMENA
NetworkAbu Dhabi Media Network
HeadquartersAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Programming
Language(s)Arabic
English
Picture format
Ownership
OwnerGovernment of Abu Dhabi
History
LaunchedSeptember 15, 1998; 26 years ago (1998-09-15)
Links
Websitewww.adsports.ae
Availability
Streaming media
Abu Dhabi SportsWatch live (AD Sports 1-2)

Abu Dhabi Sports or AD Sports (Arabic: أبوظبي الرياضيّة) is an Arabic television channel. It broadcasts from Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates and is owned by Abu Dhabi Media. Abu Dhabi Sports Channel is an UAE Arab satellite channel broadcast from Abu Dhabi that also livestreams in the United States and Canada.

Channels

Content

Football

Football is the most popular sport in the UAE. It enjoys a massive following, with local clubs, national teams, and international tournaments drawing large crowds.

Basketball

The UAE has a national basketball team that competes in regional tournaments.

Tennis

UAE has world-class tennis facilities and academies that contribute to the sport's growing popularity. The ATP and WTA event is held annually in Dubai and attracts top tennis players from around the world.

Motorsport

UAE has developed world-class facilities and hosts a variety of high-profile international and regional motorsport events.

Combat Sports

UAE has become a major hub for various combat sports, hosting international events, developing local talent, and promoting martial arts among the young mass.

TV blocks

Frequencies

Abu Dhabi Sports has many frequencies on different satellites. Its pay channels are available in MENA on Nilesat (7.0W). One of its Free-to-air channels is available on Hotbird (13.0E):

  • Eutelsat 7 West A (7.3W):
    • Channels: Abu Dhabi Sports 1 HD, 2 HD, Yas Sports HD (FTA, all HD)
    • Frequency: 11411.
    • Polarization: Horizontal.
    • Symbol Rate: 30000.
    • FEC: 3/4
  • BADR 6 (26.0E)
    • Channels: Abu Dhabi Sports 1 & 2, Abu Dhabi Sports Extra (FTA)
    • Frequency: 11804.
    • Polarization: Horizontal.
    • Symbol Rate: 27500.
    • FEC: 3/4
  • Hotbird (13.0E)
    • Channels: Abu Dhabi Sports 1 (FTA, all HD)
    • Frequency: 11747.
    • Polarization: Vertical.
    • Symbol Rate: 27500.
    • FEC: 3/4
  • Yahsat 1A (52.5E)
    • Channels: Abu Dhabi Sports 1 HD, 2 HD (FTA)
    • Frequency: 11861.
    • Polarization: Horizontal.
    • Symbol Rate: 27500.
    • FEC: 8/9

Revamp

In October 2008, Abu Dhabi Al Riyadiya went online with a new identity, logo, and programs.

On 8 August 2015, Abu Dhabi Sports changed the logo with a new look.

On 19 February 2020, Abu Dhabi Sports got a new logo after five years.

On 19 September 2023, Abu Dhabi Sports unveiled after 3 years of the old one.

References

  1. ^ Redazione (June 30, 2022). "Serie A, i diritti tv dell'area MENA ad Abu Dhabi: le cifre". Calcio e Finanza. Retrieved June 30, 2022.
  2. ^ "Abu Dhabi Media and STARZPLAY Partner to Win Exclusive Rights to Stream the Italian Serie A Football League for the Next Three Seasons". www.mediaoffice.abudhabi. Retrieved July 29, 2022.