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Africa Cup of Nations — MENA Broadcast Guide

How to follow the Africa Cup of Nations legally across MENA — free-to-air national-team coverage on state broadcasters, plus beIN Sports for the rest.

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Africa Cup of Nations — MENA Broadcast Guide

The Africa Cup of Nations (CAF, AFCON) is distributed differently than the European competitions. The Confederation of African Football grants each North African country a dual right — free-to-air state TV for that country’s national team matches, plus the regional pay package (beIN Sports) for everything else.

Coverage by country

  • Egypt: Pharaohs matches on Egyptian Channel 1 and ON Sport, free-to-air. Rest of the tournament on beIN Sports.
  • Morocco: Atlas Lions matches on SNRT (Al Aoula and Arryadia) free-to-air. Rest on beIN.
  • Algeria: Les Fennecs matches on ENTV (Entreprise Nationale de Télévision) free-to-air.
  • Tunisia: Eagles of Carthage matches on Watanya 1 free-to-air.
  • Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait: no free-to-air option. beIN Sports carries all matches.

Editorial note — AFCON 2025 and AFCON 2027

AFCON 2025 was played in Morocco in early 2026 and was won by Nigeria. AFCON 2027 will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania in mid-2027. The current calendar window is filled with qualifying-round matches for the next edition.

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Frequently asked questions

Which official broadcasters show today's matches in the MENA region?
Rights are split across beIN Sports (the five top European leagues plus the Champions League and Europa League), SSC (Saudi Pro League and selected international fixtures), Abu Dhabi Sports and Dubai Sports (regional competitions and cup ties), and the Arab States Broadcasting Union (national-team matches and the World Cup). Every league page on this site names the official rights-holder.
Can major matches be watched free and legally?
Yes for a narrow set of fixtures. The Arab States Broadcasting Union carries national-team matches on free-to-air channels across most of the region. The major club competitions — Premier League, La Liga, the Champions League — require a beIN Sports subscription. No legal free option exists for the full live coverage of those competitions.
What is the difference between beIN Sports and SSC?
beIN Sports holds the exclusive MENA rights to the five major European leagues (Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1) plus the Champions League and Europa League. SSC is the Saudi General Sports Authority’s broadcaster, focused on the Roshn Saudi Pro League, the King’s Cup, and Saudi national-team friendlies. The two networks rarely compete for the same rights.
Does KoraLive host any live streams?
No. KoraLive is strictly editorial — we publish kickoff times, official broadcaster names, and subscription information. We do not host any feeds, link to third-party players, or describe how to access unlicensed streams. For copyright concerns, write to [email protected].