Eurosport Takes Exclusive Rights for EFL Cup in Malaysia & Brunei

SINGAPORE: Eurosport has secured exclusive rights for the EFL Cup 2016-17 in Malaysia and Brunei on Astro.

The pact includes the rights to the remaining 11 matches featuring a match-up between the qualifying teams. Licensed from MP & Silva, the official rights holder and distributor in Asia, the EFL Cup broadcasts are set as round four on October 26 and 27; quarterfinal on November 30 and December 1; first leg of the semifinal on January 11 and 12; second leg on January 25 and 26; and the final on February 26.

Louis Boswell, the general manager for Southeast Asia at Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, said, “We are thrilled to bring back the EFL Cup exclusively to Malaysian fans, a country with an undying passion for football. Enjoyed by millions of people around the world, today’s announcement guarantees Malaysian football fans the return of this world-class tournament. Together with Astro, the agreement further marks our continued investment in building our sports portfolio in Southeast Asia, where we present high-quality sports and fuel the passion of fans across the region.”