Saudi Arabia Sports Broadcasting Media (Television and Telecommunications) Landscape
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Saudi Arabia Sports Broadcasting Media Market Overview
The Saudi Arabia telecom and pay-TV service market size was $13.9 billion in 2021. The market is expected to achieve a CAGR of more than 5% during the forecast period primarily supported by mobile data, fixed broadband, and pay-TV segments.
The Saudi Arabia sports broadcasting media research report provides an overview of the television and telecommunications market in relation to sports broadcasting in Saudi Arabia today, with top-level data and detailed forecasts of key indicators up to 2026. The report analyses the television, mobile handset, and residential fixed-line broadband sectors, as well as a review of major sports media rights.
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Saudi Arabia Sports Broadcasting Media Market Segmentation by Broadcasters
The key broadcasters in the Saudi Arabia sports broadcasting media industry are MBC Group, Saudi Sports Company (SSC), Abu Dhabi Sports (AD Sports), and Saudi Broadcasting Authority (SBA). Some of the other broadcasters are BeIN Sports and Starzplay Arabia. MBC Group is the largest media company in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region.
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Saudi Arabia Sports Broadcasting Media Market by Sectors
The key sectors in the Saudi Arabia sports broadcasting media industry are TV services market, Pay TV services market, SVOD services market, mobile services market, and fixed broadband services market.
Pay-TV: Pay-TV operators had more than 1.4 million subscribers in 2021 and is expected to grow in the coming years. The rise in subscribers will be driven by improved fixed broadband infrastructure, which supports the delivery of high-quality IPTV services. IPTV will remain the leading pay-TV platform over the forecast period driven by improved fixed broadband infrastructure, which supports the delivery of high – quality IPTV services.
SVOD Services: Saudi Arabia had more than 3.4 million SVOD accounts at the end of 2021. SVOD subscriptions will continue to grow over the forecast period owing to the expansion of fiber coverage throughout the country and consumer take-up of existing and new services.
Mobile Services: Total mobile subscriptions in Saudi Arabia accounted for a share of more than 3% of total mobile subscriptions in the AME region in 2021. Total mobile subscriptions will grow during the forecast period due to rise in smartphone and multi-SIM subscriptions, and increasing M2M/IoT subscriptions.
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Saudi Arabia Sports Broadcasting Media Market - Competitive Landscape
The key players in the Saudi Arabia sports broadcasting media market are Saudi Telecom Company (STC), Mobily, Zain, OSN, and others. STC held the highest subscription market share in 2021. STC’s portfolio of services such as vehicle tracking, online payments, online gaming, and data gifting add to the user experience.
Saudi Arabia Sports Broadcasting Media Market, Leading Players
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Saudi Arabia Sports Broadcasting Media Market Report Overview
Market Revenue (2021) | $13.9 billion |
CAGR | >5% |
Key Sectors | TV Services Market, Pay TV Services Market, SVOD Services Market, Mobile Services Market, and Fixed Broadband Services Market |
Leading Players | STC, Mobily, Zain, OSN, and Others |
Key Highlights
- IPTV will remain the leading pay-TV platform over the forecast period, with its subscriptions increasing from 2021 to 2026.
- BeIN will experience exponential growth in subscriptions over the forecast period. The growth will be driven mainly by the recommencement of broadcasting by BeIN Sports in Saudi Arabia following a four-and-a-half-year ban.
- Saudi Arabia’s smartphone subscription penetration of the population reached more than 110% in 2021. Over the forecast period, smartphone subscription penetration of the population will rise slightly. Growth will be supported by increasing demand for mobile data connectivity for smartphones, the main means of accessing the internet for a significant share of the population.
Reasons to Buy
- This Sports Broadcasting Media Report offers a thorough, forward-looking analysis of the Saudi Arabia television and telecommunications markets, and service providers in a concise format to help executives build proactive and profitable growth strategies.
- Accompanying GlobalData’s Forecast products, the report examines the assumptions and drivers behind ongoing and upcoming trends in the Saudi Arabia pay-TV, SVOD, mobile handset, and residential fixed broadband markets, including the evolution of service provider market shares.
- With various charts and tables, the report is designed for an executive-level audience, boasting presentation quality.
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BeIN Sports
MBC Group
Mobily
Netflix
OSN
Saudi Broadcasting Authority (SBA)
Saudi Sports Company (SSC)
Shahid
Starzplay Arabia
STC
Zain
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Frequently asked questions
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What was Saudi Arabia total telecom and pay-TV market revenue in 2021?
The total revenue of Saudi Arabia telecom and pay-TV service was $13.9 billion in 2021.
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What is the growth rate of the Saudi Arabia sports broadcasting media market?
The Saudi Arabia sports broadcasting media industry is projected to achieve a CAGR of more than 5% during the forecast period.
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What are the key sectors in the Saudi Arabia sports broadcasting media industry?
The top sectors in the Saudi Arabia sports broadcasting media industry are TV services market, Pay TV services market, SVOD services market, mobile services market, and fixed broadband services market.
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Who are the leading players in the Saudi Arabia sports broadcasting media market?
The leading players in the Saudi Arabia sports broadcasting media market are STC, Mobily, Zain, OSN, and others.
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