BeIN Sports continue as Serie A broadcast partners

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Round 1 of Italy’s Serie A kicked off with beIN Sports Australia showcasing the opening round, and will continue to do so for the rest of the 2021/22 season and beyond.

A last-minute agreement on the eve of the campaign saw matches broadcast as per normal last weekend. An extension to the media rights agreement will ensure that beIN Sports remain as the exclusive home of Italian football in Australia until 2024.

Established in 2012, beIN Sports is a global network of sports channels owned and operated by the Qatari media group beIN.

Serie A fans will relish the opportunity to watch one of the most successful and most-watched leagues in the world live and exclusively on beIN Sports. In addition, the return of greater crowds in stadiums across Italy will make for an even greater viewing experience for Australian-based fans.

The deal will see the likes of European giants Juventus, Roma, Lazio, Internazionale, AC Milan, Napoli and recent high-flyers Atalanta battling it out each week to reach the summit of Italian football.

Serie A has attracted some of the world’s top talent over the past seasons, with marquee signings like Cristiano Ronaldo, Paulo Dybala, Ciro Immobile, Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez all on display in recent seasons.

The continuation of Serie A’s agreement reaffirms beIN Sports as the home of the top four European leagues in Australia.

beIN SPORTS’ football rights portfolio in Australia includes LaLiga, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, EFL, SPFL, and the Carabao Cup – alongside international tennis and rugby tournaments.

beIN SPORTS is available in Australia via the Kayo, Foxtel, Fetch and beIN SPORTS CONNECT platforms.

Mike Kerr, Managing Director of beIN Asia-Pacific, was delighted to have secured Serie A for a further three seasons from 2021/22.

“With the extension of Serie A’s rights in Australia, we are proud to be the trusted broadcast partner for Italy’s top flight across the Asia-Pacific region. Serie A complements our incredible portfolio of European football in one of our most valuable markets, Australia,” he said.

“We are pleased that fans can continue watching the best Italian clubs and talent on beIN SPORTS. As the leading pan-regional sports broadcaster in the region, we aim to work alongside our affiliate partners to grow audiences and provide a compelling sports experience across all screens.”

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Western United ruled out of 2026–27 A-League season

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Western United’s participation in the A-Leagues has officially been terminated, ending the club’s immediate pathway back into Australia’s professional football competitions.

The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) terminated Western United’s Club Participation Agreement on Monday, following months of discussions over the club’s future.

The decision comes after Western United’s attempt to secure a return to the A-League for the 2026–27 season was unsuccessful. Football Australia had previously determined that the club did not meet the requirements to retain its licence.

Western United has now turned its attention towards rebuilding the organisation under new ownership, with the club targeting a return to the A-League for the 2027–28 season.

In a statement, Western United said the termination creates an opportunity for “new custodians, new investment and a fresh start”, while emphasising the importance of maintaining the club’s identity in Melbourne’s west.

The club’s financial problems have been a major issue over the past two years with the club being placed into a conditional hibernation ahead of the 2025/26 A-League season.

The APL said its decision was made following the club’s breach of several obligations under the agreement, including compliance with Football Australia’s National Club Licensing Regulations.

The club’s proposed 2027–28 comeback will therefore depend on securing new investment, addressing its outstanding operational requirements and demonstrating that it can meet the conditions necessary to re-enter the A-Leagues.

While Monday’s decision brings an end to Western United’s current participation agreement, the club maintains that it is not the end for Western United.

Now, the club that won the A-League grand final just four years ago, will now turn its attention to restructuring the business and building a sustainable platform for a potential return to Australia’s professional football landscape.

 

 

Football Queensland Welcomes Musco Lighting as Official Lighting Partner

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Football Queensland has welcomed Musco Lighting as its Official Lighting Partner, bringing world-class sports lighting expertise to football clubs and facilities across the state.

The partnership will support Football Queensland clubs as participation continues to grow across the state, helping communities access safer, higher-quality and more accessible football facilities.

Musco Lighting is a global leader in sports lighting, with more than 50 years of experience delivering lighting solutions across sporting venues worldwide. The company was also the first in the world to be certified by FIFA as a Preferred Provider for Floodlight Systems and provided lighting for 12 of the 16 stadiums used at the recent FIFA World Cup.

Through the new partnership, Football Queensland clubs will have access to Musco’s specialist expertise and solutions as they look to improve and develop their lighting infrastructure.

Football Queensland CEO Robert Cavallucci said the partnership represented an important step in supporting the continued growth of football across Queensland.

“I’m proud to see this partnership between Football Queensland and Musco come to life.

“With participation continuing to grow across Queensland, the need for quality football infrastructure has never been greater. This partnership will help our clubs access world-class lighting expertise to create safer, better and more accessible facilities for their communities.

The partnership provides an opportunity to combine Football Queensland’s extensive network across the state’s football community with Musco’s global expertise in sports lighting, supporting clubs as they continue to invest in facilities that meet the needs of their growing participation bases.

Football Queensland and Musco will work together to help clubs identify lighting solutions that can enhance facility quality and accessibility, supporting more opportunities for players and communities to participate in football.

Football Queensland Official Lighting Partner – Musco Lighting

With more than five decades of experience in sports lighting, Musco has delivered projects across some of the world’s most significant sporting venues and events.

The company’s FIFA Preferred Provider certification and involvement in the recent FIFA World Cup further demonstrates its expertise in delivering lighting systems to the highest international standards.

The partnership with Football Queensland will bring this expertise closer to Queensland’s football community, providing clubs with access to a specialist lighting partner as the game continues to grow across the state.

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