AFC General Secretary Datuk Seri Windsor John said: “The AFC is delighted to renew our media partnership with ESPN, who have been strong supporters of Asian football and played a key role in expanding the reach of our competitions well beyond the borders of our Continent.

“This deal demonstrates the remarkable appeal and stature of the AFC’s world-class competitions, and we thank ESPN for their firm belief in the future of Asian football.”

 

Michael Walters, VP Programming & Acquisitions ESPN International, said: “At ESPN, our main goal is to serve the sports fan with a vast array of sportive events and our experts’ analysis. We're thrilled to renew this agreement, so that audiences in Latin America, Central America and the Caribbean can continue to enjoy the AFC’s competitions in real time through ESPN’s linear channels and Disney+.”

 

First established in 1989 in South and Central America and 2007 in the Caribbean, ESPN’s large coverage network will now enable it to deliver exciting Asian football action to over 40 million homes across the regions, aligning with the AFC’s mission of elevating Asian football and making it more accessible to fans across the globe.

 

The renewal of this deal marks the latest addition to ESPN’s extensive live sports coverage, which includes major local and international sports properties from football, basketball, baseball, American football, tennis Grand Slams and golf majors.