New digital service from Eleven Sports and NeuLion launches for FA Cup Final
Digital video content service provider NeuLion has announced a new multi-year agreement with Eleven Sports Network to launch of a new digital service for all sports fans in Belgium, Luxembourg, Poland, Singapore and Taiwan. Launched ahead of the Emirates FA Cup Final on Saturday 21 May, all football fans in Belgium, Luxembourg, Poland, Singapore and Taiwan can enjoy exclusive coverage of the clash between Manchester United and Crystal Palace via the Eleven Sports platform, either live or by catch up the following day.
Fans can access live and on demand premium sports content such as UEFA EURO 2016, Liga BBVA, Formula 1, NFL and NBA, anytime, anywhere on their tablet, mobile or laptop devices via the fresh and expanded Eleven Sports service, available via subscription both online and as an app.
Powered by the the NeuLion Digital Platform, Eleven Sports subscribers can enjoy new features including a catch up option, allowing them to watch any live sport or programming shown on the network’s channels in the past 24 hours. This is complemented by VOD, providing viewers with the flexibility to watch clips and short form highlights of the very best action whenever they like, and the additional functionality to pause and rewind live coverage of the biggest sports events from around the world.
“We are excited to launch our new Eleven Sports digital service at a time when fans continue to look for the best and most convenient ways to watch sport,” said Danny Menken, Group Managing Director, Eleven Sports Network. “Working with NeuLion has enabled us to offer viewers a best in class service which we are sure they will be delighted with. Our fantastic range of world-class sports deserves to be showcased on a platform like this and enjoyed by as many people as possible.”
“Our experience and expertise delivering live sports throughout Europe and Asia for big brands including the NFL, NBA, UFC and others has allowed us to continue to land fantastic new partners,” said Kanaan Jemili, CEO, NeuLion. “We are excited to team up with Eleven Sports Network and give their fans an enhanced digital experience delivering great content on multiple devices.”
The Eleven Sports service offers flexible pricing options to fans in Belgium, Luxembourg, Poland, Singapore and Taiwan, and is available online or as an app that can be downloaded from Google Play. The app is already available on the App Store in Belgium, Luxembourg and Singapore, with imminent availability in Poland and Taiwan.