Singapore's top network, MediaCorp, renews ties with the Asean Football Federation for exclusive tournament rights


SINGAPORE: Following a renewal concluded by the Asean Football Federation’s (AFF) exclusive commercial partner SPORTFIVE, Singapore’s national media network MediaCorp will remain the country’s exclusive Official Broadcast Partner of the Asean Hyundai Cup 2026, the Asean Club Championship Shopee Cup, the AseanU-23 Championship 2027 and the Asean Women’s MSIG Cup 2027.

With the extension, domestic fans will continue to enjoy uninterrupted access to Southeast Asia’s four biggest football competitions, collectively branded as ASEAN United FC, on its digital platform mewatch.

Coverage this year includes the upcoming Asean Hyundai Cup, regarded as the jewel in the crown of the region's football, and selected matches from the third season of the Asean Shopee Cup, the premier club competition that is among the region’s ratings drivers.

Major General Khiev Sameth, President, Asean Football Federation, said: "The ASEAN Football Federation is proud to build on its longstanding partnership with Mediacorp, whose unwavering commitment has played an important role in bringing the excitement, passion, and inspiring stories of Asean football to audiences across Singapore.

“As we prepare for another exciting year featuring the top tournaments, we look forward to working closely with MediaCorp to broaden the reach of our competitions, strengthen fan engagement, inspire the next generation of players and supporters, and showcase the very best of Asean football. 

Together, we will continue to celebrate the beautiful game while strengthening the bonds of friendship and unity that define our regional family."

Seamus O'Brien, President and Chairman of the Board, SPORTFIVE Asia, said: “With MediaCorp's dominant domestic market reach and audience share, every Singaporean football fan will be able to continue watching and following their national team’s and clubs’ participation in the top tournaments through live match broadcasts complemented with premium programming and exclusive content across MediaCorp’s linear and digital platforms.”

Lee Hung Sheng, Head, Audience and Partnerships, MediaCorp, said: “We are pleased to continue our coverage partnership with the Asean Football Federation to bring ASEAN United FC events to local audiences."

Learn more about the ASEAN United FC competitions at https://aseanutdfc.com/ and follow @aseanutdfc on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube 

 

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