BEIN Sports vs Sky Sports: History, Coverage, Pricing & How to Buy

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Complete History and Milestones

BEIN Sports: Origins and Key Milestones

BEIN Sports was launched in 2012 by the BEIN Media Group, a subsidiary of Al Jazeera, with a strong focus on global sports broadcasting. It quickly acquired major broadcasting rights for football leagues like La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, and Ligue 1, expanding into multiple regions including the Middle East, Europe, North America, and Asia.

Over the years, BEIN secured exclusive FIFA World Cup broadcasting rights in the MENA region and introduced high-definition and ultra-HD streaming services like BEIN CONNECT.

Sky Sports: Origins and Key Milestones

Sky Sports emerged in 1991 following the merger of BSB and Sky Television. It revolutionized sports broadcasting by securing exclusive English Premier League rights in 1992, setting the foundation for pay-TV sports dominance in the UK.

Sky Sports expanded its offerings to include dedicated channels for F1, cricket, and golf while pioneering innovations like HD and 3D sports broadcasting. It remains a major player in European sports broadcasting, offering multi-platform streaming via Sky Go and NOW.

Programming and Coverage

Sports Covered by BEIN Sports

• Football: La Liga, Ligue 1, Bundesliga, Serie A, Copa Libertadores, CAF Champions League
• Tennis: ATP Tour, WTA Tour, Grand Slams
• Basketball: NBA (in select regions), FIBA events
• Rugby: European Rugby Champions Cup, Challenge Cup
• Motorsports: World Endurance Championship, MotoGP (in some regions)

Sports Covered by Sky Sports

• Football: Premier League, English Football League, Scottish Premiership
• Formula One: Exclusive F1 coverage since 2012
• Cricket: England home Test matches, ICC tournaments
• Golf: The Open, Ryder Cup, PGA & European Tours
• Rugby: Super League (rugby league), Six Nations (rugby union)
• Other: NFL, Boxing (via Sky Sports Box Office), Darts

Pricing and Subscription Plans

BEIN Sports Subscription Options

• Middle East & North Africa: $10–$20 per month via BEIN satellite packages or BEIN CONNECT.
• France: €14.99 per month for BEIN Sports CONNECT or through Canal+.
• USA: Available via FuboTV, Sling TV (Sports Extra add-on), Fanatiz (~$10/month).
• Australia & Asia-Pacific: AUD $14.99 per month via BEIN SPORTS CONNECT or Foxtel.

Sky Sports Subscription Options

• United Kingdom: £22-£35 per month via Sky TV (with long-term contract) or £34.99/month via NOW (no contract).
• Virgin Media, BT TV: Sky Sports can be added as a package via major UK providers.
• Ireland: Available via Sky Ireland, Virgin Media, and NOW for ~€40 per month.

How to Buy

How to Subscribe to BEIN Sports

1. Visit BEIN Sports Official Website and select your region.
2. Choose a package (satellite or streaming via BEIN CONNECT or TOD.tv).
3. Sign up and complete payment (credit card, PayPal, or provider-specific billing).
4. Download the BEIN SPORTS CONNECT app and log in to start streaming.

How to Subscribe to Sky Sports

1. Visit Sky Sports Official Website to sign up for Sky TV.
2. Choose a Sky Sports package (contract or rolling monthly option).
3. Alternatively, visit NOW TV and purchase a Sky Sports Pass.
4. Install the Sky Go or NOW app and log in to start streaming.

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