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Abu Dhabi Sports

{{short description|Emirati television channel dedicated to sport}}

{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2017}}

{{Infobox television channel

| name = Abu Dhabi Sports

| logo = Abu Dhabi Sports logo 2023.svg

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| logo_alt =

| logo_caption = Logo used since 2023

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| launch_date = {{Start date and age|1998|9|15}}

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| network = Abu Dhabi Media Network

| owner = Government of Abu Dhabi

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| slogan =

| country = United Arab Emirates

| language = Arabic
English

| area = MENA

| headquarters = Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

| former_names =

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| timeshift_service =

| website = {{URL|http://adsports.ae|www.adsports.ae}}

| terr_serv_1 =

| terr_chan_1 =

| online_serv_1 = Abu Dhabi Sports

| online_chan_1 = [http://adsports.ae/ Watch live (AD Sports 1-2)]

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Abu Dhabi Sports or AD Sports ({{langx|ar|أبوظبي الرياضيّة}}) is an Arabic television channel. It broadcasts from Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates and is owned by Abu Dhabi Media. Abu Dhabi Sports Channel is an UAE Arab satellite channel broadcast from Abu Dhabi that also livestreams in the United States and Canada.

Channels

Content

=Football=

Football is the most popular sport in the UAE. It enjoys a massive following, with local clubs, national teams, and international tournaments drawing large crowds.

= Basketball =

The UAE has a national basketball team that competes in regional tournaments.

= Tennis =

UAE has world-class tennis facilities and academies that contribute to the sport's growing popularity. The ATP and WTA event is held annually in Dubai and attracts top tennis players from around the world.

= Motorsport =

UAE has developed world-class facilities and hosts a variety of high-profile international and regional motorsport events.

= Combat Sports =

UAE has become a major hub for various combat sports, hosting international events, developing local talent, and promoting martial arts among the young mass.

= TV blocks =

Frequencies

Abu Dhabi Sports has many frequencies on different satellites. Its pay channels are available in MENA on Nilesat (7.0W). One of its Free-to-air channels is available on Hotbird (13.0E):

  • Eutelsat 7 West A (7.3W):
  • Channels: Abu Dhabi Sports 1 HD, 2 HD, Yas Sports HD (FTA, all HD)
  • Frequency: 11411.
  • Polarization: Horizontal.
  • Symbol Rate: 30000.
  • FEC: 3/4
  • BADR 6 (26.0E)
  • Channels: Abu Dhabi Sports 1 & 2, Abu Dhabi Sports Extra (FTA)
  • Frequency: 11804.
  • Polarization: Horizontal.
  • Symbol Rate: 27500.
  • FEC: 3/4
  • Hotbird (13.0E)
  • Channels: Abu Dhabi Sports 1 (FTA, all HD)
  • Frequency: 11747.
  • Polarization: Vertical.
  • Symbol Rate: 27500.
  • FEC: 3/4
  • Yahsat 1A (52.5E)
  • Channels: Abu Dhabi Sports 1 HD, 2 HD (FTA)
  • Frequency: 11861.
  • Polarization: Horizontal.
  • Symbol Rate: 27500.
  • FEC: 8/9

Revamp

In October 2008, Abu Dhabi Al Riyadiya went online with a new identity, logo, and programs.

On 8 August 2015, Abu Dhabi Sports changed the logo with a new look.

On 19 February 2020, Abu Dhabi Sports got a new logo after five years.

On 19 September 2023, Abu Dhabi Sports unveiled after 3 years of the old one.

References

{{Reflist}}

External links

  • adsports.ae
  • http://www.adtvnetwork.com
  • [https://web.archive.org/web/20111025133941/http://www.lyngsat.com/packages/admcnile.html ADMC Sports Channel] at LyngSat Packages page for Nilesat 7.0W
  • [https://web.archive.org/web/20111014234837/http://www.lyngsat.com/packages/admcbadr.html ADMC Sports Channel] at LyngSat Packages page for BADR6 26.0E
  • [http://www.lyngsat.com/hotbird.html ADMC Sports Channel] at LyngSat Satellite page for Hotbird 13.0E

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Category:Sports television networks

Category:Television stations in the United Arab Emirates

Category:Television channels and stations established in 1998

Category:Direct broadcast satellite services

Category:Mass media in Abu Dhabi

Category:Sports television in the United Arab Emirates

Category:1998 establishments in the United Arab Emirates