“All content curated and published on YouTube is fully in SuperSport’s editorial control and in accordance with their broadcast and transmission rights agreements with rights holders.” says Gideon Khobane, CEO of SuperSport. In Sub-Saharan Africa, YouTube works with partners including SuperSport, which owns the exclusive regional broadcast rights to the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, FIFA Women’s World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations, among other franchises. YouTube works closely with broadcasters and rights holders in order to distribute their sporting events on the YouTube platform. Hey, we might even ring up the bookies to win big with Betway’s betgames or spend a few bop at the Sun International Met!Īll the initial reports seemed to indicate some kind of collaboration between SuperSport and YouTube, however, SuperSport has since denied its involvement in the broadcasting collaboration and YouTube has clarified their initial response, But, if it’s true, we’ll be saving a fortune not having to pay DSTV to watch sport. No launch date has been revealed, but I have contacted YouTube for an official press release for further information. This includes for events like the recent NBA Finals, UEFA Champions League, ABSA Premiership, Serie A, La Liga, Women’s World Cup, UFC and AFCON. In case you missed the news today – African sports will soon be live streamed from YouTube! Expect streams of your favourite sports via video on demand (VOD) and highlights packages.

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