ESPN Player Available in Hong Kong

SINGAPORE: ESPN Player, a broadband sports network with live and on-demand premier sports content, has launched exclusively in Hong Kong via ESPN STAR Sports (ESS).

The ESPN Player is already available in Singapore and Malaysia. In addition broadcasting sports events on television, it also offers exclusive content and extended camera coverage. Highlights include top motorsports events in the Formula One (F1), World SBK and the MotoGP; broadcasts of tennis matches at Wimbledon and the Australian Open; major golf tournaments and more.

ESPN STAR Sports’ managing director, Manu Sawhney, said, “Hong Kong is a key pay-TV market with a high demand for quality sports programming with strong potential for Internet viewership. This new broadband sports network signifies ESPN STAR Sports’ commitment to sports fans in Hong Kong that will enrich their viewing experience with a fresh, relevant and innovative way to engage with their favourite sports.”

Janice Lee, PCCW’s managing director of TV and new media, added, "now TV is a pioneer in providing the best sports viewing experience for fans in Hong Kong, and ESPN Player provides an added dimension in our sports coverage of top world-class events. Together with our long-standing partner ESS, we are delighted to offer viewers the finest lineup of sports content in a manner that allows them to enjoy it anytime, anywhere.”