Cignal is set to bring Filipino sports fans closer to the biggest sporting events from around the world with the return of beIN SPORTS to its channel lineup beginning Aug. 28, 2026. The renewed partnership gives Cignal subscribers access to beIN SPORTS 1, beIN SPORTS 2, and beIN SPORTS 3, delivering world-class football, motorsports, tennis, cycling, and other international competitions live and in HD.

beIN SPORTS, the global sports network operated by Qatar-based beIN Media Group, carries rights to major international properties across multiple continents, making its return to a Philippine pay-TV platform significant for local fans who previously needed other means to follow those competitions.

"Sports have always had a unique ability to bring Filipinos together, whether we're cheering for our homegrown athletes or following the world's biggest competitions," said Christopher C. Lizo, Officer-in-Charge and Senior Vice-President/Chief Finance Officer of Cignal TV, Inc. "As Filipino athletes like Alex Eala continue to make their mark on the world stage, we want our viewers to be part of that journey while also giving them access to the teams, athletes, and competitions they love. With beIN SPORTS back on Cignal, we're bringing even more of the world's biggest sporting moments closer to Filipino fans." Eala, the highest-ranked Filipino woman in professional tennis in recent years, has drawn renewed local attention to international tennis, a trend the renewed carriage is positioned to serve.

More of the World's Biggest Sports

Motorsports fans will be able to experience the speed and excitement of Formula 1, following the world's top drivers and teams as they race across iconic circuits around the globe. The sport has built a passionate following in the Philippines, with audiences on beIN SPORTS doubling year on year. Also on the schedule are Formula 2, Formula 3, F1 Academy, the FIA World Endurance Championship, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the World Rally Championship, and other major racing series.

Football fans can follow the UEFA Champions League, where Europe's leading clubs and biggest stars compete for one of the sport's most prestigious titles. The lineup also includes the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League, action from Spain's LaLiga and Germany's Bundesliga — two of Europe's premier football leagues — as well as the UEFA Women's Champions League and the Women's Super League. For Filipino football fans, the package consolidates European club competition coverage that has historically been split across multiple platforms in the market.

Tennis coverage features two of the sport's four Grand Slam tournaments, the Australian Open and Roland-Garros. With interest in tennis growing among Filipino audiences, fueled in part by the rise of homegrown talents on the international stage, fans can watch the world's best players compete on two of the sport's biggest stages, from the hard courts of Melbourne to the clay courts of Paris. Beyond the Grand Slams, beIN SPORTS will also carry major international events such as the United Cup and the Laver Cup. The racket sports offering extends to Premier Padel, featuring top players from the fast-growing global sport of padel.

The beIN SPORTS lineup is rounded out by additional international action, including cycling's Tour de France and La Vuelta, World Athletics, SailGP, and more. With major leagues, tournaments, and championships taking place throughout the year, Cignal subscribers can look forward to an expanded slate of live sports across the beIN SPORTS channels.

Strengthening Cignal's Home of Sports

The arrival of beIN SPORTS builds on Cignal's growing sports portfolio, which spans the biggest sporting moments at home and major competitions from around the world. In a Philippine pay-TV market where sports rights are a key differentiator among operators, the expanded lineup reinforces Cignal's position as a destination for live sports.

Cignal's lineup begins at home, with One Sports, One Sports+, and PBA Rush bringing Filipino fans closer to the country's biggest leagues, teams, and athletes. The operator also offers channels dedicated to Filipino sports fans, including the UAAP Varsity Channel and NBA TV Philippines, giving viewers more ways to follow the competitions they love, from collegiate sports in the Philippines to world-class basketball from the NBA.

Beyond its homegrown and dedicated channels, Cignal delivers additional international sports through Fight Sports, Premier Sports 1 and 2, and SPOTV 1 and 2. The addition of beIN SPORTS 1, 2, and 3 further strengthens this lineup with more major competitions from around the world. Together, these channels give Filipino fans a front-row seat to the sports they love — from local leagues and homegrown athletes to some of the world's biggest sporting events — all in HD.

beIN SPORTS on Cignal

Beginning Aug. 28, 2026, subscribers can watch beIN SPORTS 1 on Channel 276, beIN SPORTS 2 on Channel 277, and beIN SPORTS 3 on Channel 278.

The three channels will be available to Cignal Postpaid subscribers on Plans 520 and up, and to Cignal Prepaid subscribers on Loads 600 and up. Further details on Cignal and its subscription offers are available at mycignal.ph, by calling #88555, or by messaging m.me/BuyCignal.

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