Two int’l sports channels broadcast exclusively on MyTV
MyTV platform of the Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) on January 16 launched two international exclusive sports channels, SPOTV and SPOTV2.
VNPT Group cooperates with the RoK's SPOTV Television Network to exclusively launch a series of international sports channels in Vietnam. (Photo: the organiser)
Hanoi (VNA) - MyTV platform of the Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) on January 16 launched two international exclusive sports channels,SPOTV and SPOTV2.
The channels will provide sports enthusiastswith exclusive access to various international tournaments, including the GrandPrix motorcycle racing (MotoGP), the USOpen Tennis Championships (the US Open), the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, the BWF World Tourand BWF Major Events, GolfMajor The Open and The Masters, and the World TableTennis Championships.
The exclusive television channels will alsobroadcast the Saudi Pro League in the 2024-2025 season which brings together manyworld-class stars. In addition to football, viewers can enjoy a variety of sportstournaments such as basketball, volleyball, figure skating, and athletics, amongothers.
MyTV is the top pay-TV service provider in Vietnam with nearly 200 channelsand 70,000 hours of Video on Demand (VOD). MyTV offers a diverse contentlibrary, making it a prominent player in the national market.
According to Deputy General Director of VNPT-Media Nguyen Son Hai, the inaugurationof SPOTV and SPOTV2 aligns with MyTV's content strategy and marks a significantmilestone as MyTV officially re-introduces international sports channels to itsaudience after a two-year absence from the Vietnamese market.
Owned by media conglomerate Eclat of the Republic of Korea (RoK), SPOTV andSPOTV2 are currently available in 10 countries and territories in Asia. Theyare accessible through 14 major PayTV infrastructures, including Astro & TMof Malaysia, True Visions of Thailand, Singtel & StarHub of Singapore, SkyCable & Cignal of the Philippines, Univision of Mongolia, Macau Cable TV ofMacau (China), PCCW of Hong Kong (China), as well as MNC Vision, K.Vision,First, and Useetv of Indonesia, with over 20 million subscribers./.
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VNPT Group cooperates with the RoK's SPOTV Television Network to exclusively launch a series of international sports channels in Vietnam. (Photo: the organiser) 
