The US Open has extended its partnership with Middle East and North Africa-based sports broadcaster BeIN Sports, which will continue to hold the exclusive media rights for the prestigious tennis event till its 2027 edition.
beIN has held the media rights for the US Open for more than a decade now as it aims to be the go-to-place for fans to catch all of the Grand Slam action in the region.
Kirsten Corio, Chief Commercial Officer, USTA, commented:
“The US Open and beIN have together delivered spectacular tennis to fans in the Middle East and North Africa for many years, and we are so very pleased to continue our partnership. As the world’s best tennis players, including Ons Jabeur, compete on our Grand Slam stage, we look forward to continuing to expand the US Open audience throughout the region for many years to come.“
Mohammad Al-Subaie, CEO of beIN MENA, added:
“beIN and the US Open have enjoyed a highly successful partnership over the past decade, bringing to the Middle East and North Africa some of the most memorable tennis matches of recent years. Interest in tennis is at an all-time high in this region and we are delighted to have the broadcast rights for five more years. Continuing to be the home of Grand Slam tennis gives us the chance to share more special sporting moments with our subscribers and we look forward to another exciting tournament later this month.“
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