JAKARTA – MNC Media has officially extended the broadcast rights contract for all competitions held by the Asian Football Federation (AFC) for a duration of 2025-2028. The announcement of the broadcasting rights partnership took place at the iNews Tower, Kebon Sirih, Jakarta, Monday (2/9/2024).

The broadcast rights cover all Indonesian National Team competitions at the AFC event during that period. The broadcast rights include the AFC Asian™ Qualifiers – Road to 26, the 2026 World Cup Asia zone, the Australian Women's Asian Cup 2026™, the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™, the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026™ and 2028, and other AFC competitions at club level .

Executive Chairman of MNC Group, Hary Tanoesoedibjo said, he is very pleased to announce the extension of our partnership with AFC which is another major achievement for MNC Group. This collaboration will improve services and provide football matches to viewers.

"MNC Group remains dedicated to offering high quality and highly valuable content to football fans through our platform, while creating a strong sense of togetherness and enthusiasm," said Hary Tanoe in his statement, Monday (12/9/2024).

Meanwhile, AFC Secretary General, Datuk Seri Windsor John said, the long-term partnership between AFC and MNC further strengthens the appeal and world-class status of AFC competitions. He appreciated the collaboration between AFC and MNC Media.

“We would like to thank MNC for their continued trust in Asian football,” Datuk Windsor.

"We hope to be able to show more historical moments to millions of football-loving viewers, especially in Indonesia, Timor-Leste and Papua New Guinea so that Asian football continues to reach more fans from all corners of the Asian continent," he said.
Nearby, MNC Media will broadcast the Indonesian National Team vs Saudi Arabian National Team match in the 2026 World Cup Qualification match in the Asian Zone. The duel will take place on Friday 6 September 2024, WIB.

Source: Bole Okezone.com