All eyes on Riyadh as global broadcasters commit to covering World Combat Games

RIYADH: Broadcasters from about 115 countries have committed to broadcasting the upcoming Riyadh 2023 World Combat Games, it was announced on Sunday.

The event, which is taking place between Oct. 20-30 at King Saud University Stadium, will see 1,500 athletes from more than 120 countries participating, making this year’s edition of the games the biggest to date.

Several prominent networks — including Arena Sport, CEEN, Combate, La Liga TV, the Olympic Channel, and beIN Sports — are on board to broadcast the games, reaching audiences from Europe to Latin America, Canada, Africa, and the Asia Pacific region.

Additionally, KSA Sports will take on the tournament’s live and exclusive coverage, with its network of channels featuring round-the-clock live broadcasts.

"We are pleased to cooperate with SportAccord and our dedicated broadcast partners in providing the extensive global footprint these thrilling games deserve,” said Jose Moreno, a partner at Spring Media.

“Viewers can expect high-end production coverage of each of the events showcasing some of the best athletes in the world.”

Fans who wish to catch the competition online can visit the Riyadh 2023 World Combat Games’ official website, where each event will be livestreamed.

Riyadh is the first city in the Middle East to host the World Combat Games.

The program for this year’s event includes 16 combat sports and martial arts disciplines, including boxing, fencing, judo, karate, taekwondo and wrestling.