 Logo used since 2023 | |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | MENA |
| Network | Abu Dhabi Media Network |
| Headquarters | Abu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Arabic English |
| Picture format | |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Government of Abu Dhabi |
| History | |
| Launched | September 15, 1998; 26 years ago (1998-09-15) |
| Closed | September 1 2019 sport 3 sport 4 5 years ago |
| Links | |
| Website | www.adsports.ae |
| Availability | |
| Streaming media | |
| Abu Dhabi Sports | Watch live (AD Sports 1-2) |
Abu Dhabi Sports orAD Sports (Arabic:أبوظبي الرياضيّة) is anArabictelevision channel. It broadcasts fromAbu Dhabi, capital of theUnited Arab Emirates and is owned byAbu Dhabi Media. Abu Dhabi Sports Channel is an UAE Arab satellite channel broadcast from Abu Dhabi that also livestreams in the United States andCanada.
Football is the most popular sport in the UAE. It enjoys a massive following, with local clubs, national teams, and international tournaments drawing large crowds.
TheUAE has a national basketball team that competes in regional tournaments.
UAE has world-class tennis facilities and academies that contribute to the sport's growing popularity. TheATP andWTA event is held annually in Dubai and attracts top tennis players from around the world.
UAE has developed world-class facilities and hosts a variety of high-profile international and regional motorsport events.
UAE has become a major hub for various combat sports, hosting international events, developing local talent, and promoting martial arts among the young mass.
Abu Dhabi Sports has many frequencies on different satellites. Its pay channels are available inMENA onNilesat (7.0W). One of itsFree-to-air channels is available onHotbird (13.0E):
In October 2008, Abu Dhabi Al Riyadiya went online with a new identity, logo, and programs.
On 8 August 2015, Abu Dhabi Sports changed the logo with a new look.
On 19 February 2020, Abu Dhabi Sports got a new logo after five years.
On 19 September 2023, Abu Dhabi Sports unveiled after 3 years of the old one.