beIN Sports Scores Big with Live Broadcast of Madrid Derby in Spanish
Coverage of La Liga’s Atlético de Madrid vs. Real Madrid Shoots beIN
SPORTS en Español to #1 in Sports Programming Among Spanish-Language
Cable Networks
MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–beIN SPORTS, the international sports network, continued its positive
ratings trend this past weekend, delivering a ratings spike with its
live coverage of the always-exciting Liga matchup featuring city rivals
Atlético de Madrid vs. Real Madrid. According to Nielsen Media research,
the broadcast delivered an average of 493,000 total viewers across both
beIN SPORTS and beIN SPORTS en Español. Otherwise known as the “Madrid
Derby,” the Spanish-language broadcast of the match was number one in
sports programming among Spanish-language cable networks on Sunday,
October 4th.
Drawing an average of 325,000 total viewers on beIN SPORTS en Español,
the match out-delivered the Liga MX UNAM vs. Guadalajara match, which
delivered an average of 263,000 total viewers on Univision Deportes; the
CONCACAF Olympic Qualifier, with an average of 152,000 total viewers on
NBC Universo and the Bundesliga, Leverkusen vs. Augsburg match, with an
average of 148,000 total viewers on Fox Deportes.
While live soccer coverage continues to be in high demand among fans,
beIN SPORTS en Español’s original pre-game programming is quickly rising
above its competition. Preceding La Liga’s Atlético Madrid vs. Real
Madrid match on October 4th was beIN SPORTS’ studio pregame
show “The Express Preview,” which was the #1 studio show across
Spanish-language networks. “The Express Preview” delivered an average of
118,000 total viewers on beIN Sports en Español. The beIN SPORTS
original program far out delivered “República Deportiva” on Univision
Deportes, with an average of 84,000 total viewers; “Fútbol Picante” on
ESPN Deportes, with an average of 73,000 total viewers; and “La Ultima
Palabra” on Fox Deportes, with an average of 54,000 total viewers. beIN
SPORTS original programming provides viewers with tailored content
including a comprehensive analysis of upcoming matches, as well as the
latest news of players and teams.
Source: The Nielsen Company; NPM & NPMH, L+SD, 10/4/2015; P2+ (000)
viewers average audience; beIN Sports and beIN Sports Espanol program
total based on average audience sum.
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About beIN SPORTS USA
beIN SPORTS USA is the international sports network. Launched in 2012,
beIN SPORTS is the fastest growing international sports network in the
U.S. and is offered on 9 of the largest 10 cable/satellite TV providers
in the U.S., as well as other systems across the country. beIN SPORTS
offers viewers premium sports content and entertainment across multiple
platforms including TV channels beIN SPORTS and beIN SPORTS en Español
and live streaming on beIN SPORTS CONNECT. A cornerstone of beIN SPORTS
is its unrivaled live soccer coverage, which includes live matches from
La Liga, Serie A, Ligue 1 and CONMEBOL/CONCACAF/AFCON World Cup
Qualifiers, as well as news and in-depth analysis of all the top leagues
from around the world. With beIN SPORTS CONNECT, authenticated
subscribers can also enjoy all the exciting action from the two networks
and stream live overflow matches offered in HD on your computer, tablet
or smart phone. In addition to soccer, beIN SPORTS serves as a haven to
fans of motorsports, tennis, rugby, volleyball and boxing, among others.
Contacts
beIN SPORTS
Valerie Boldrin, 305-777-1900 ext. 9532
vboldrin@beinsports.net
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for beIN SPORTS
Amanda Gadaleta, 212-367-9800 ext. 300
agadaleta@pintausa.com
