beIN secures WEC broadcast rights for MENA and APAC regions

Qatari media group beIN has secured the broadcast rights for the World Endurance Championship (WEC) in 35 territories across the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) and Asia-Pacific (APAC) regions following a multi-year agreement with the FIA.

beIN will broadcast all WEC races on beIN SPORTS and its OTT platform TOD in the MENA and APAC regions, covering Algeria, Bahrain, Chad, Djibouti, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, the UAE, Yemen, Brunei, Cambodia, Timor-Leste, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. 

Frédéric Lequien, CEO of the FIA World Endurance Championship, commented:

“We are very pleased to have struck such a comprehensive and long-term broadcast agreement with beIN MEDIA GROUP to bring the excitement and energy of FIA WEC to fans throughout two key regions. These are exciting times indeed for our sport, and we look forward to introducing more people than ever before to the pinnacle of international endurance racing!”

Richard Verow, Chief Sports Officer of beIN Media Group, added:

“The addition of the FIA World Endurance Championship is another key moment in the evolution of our premium motorsport offering. We are delighted to offer our subscribers across MENA and APAC comprehensive coverage of one of the world’s most prestigious endurance racing series – including the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans – for years to come.”