# Abu Dhabi Sports

Abu Dhabi Sports or AD Sports (Arabic: أبوظبي الرياضيّة) is an Arabic television channel. It broadcasts from Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates and is owned by Abu Dhabi Media. Abu Dhabi Sports Channel is an UAE Arab satellite channel broadcast from Abu Dhabi that also livestreams in the United States and Canada.

## Channels

* Abu Dhabi Sports 1 HD (FTA)
* Abu Dhabi Sports 2 HD (FTA)
* Abu Dhabi Sports Premium 1 HD (STARZPLAY)
* Abu Dhabi Sports Premium 2 HD (STARZPLAY)
* YAS Sports HD (FTA)
* Abu Dhabi Sports Asia 1 HD (STARZPLAY, elife from Eitsalat and du)
* Abu Dhabi Sports Asia 2 HD (STARZPLAY, elife from Eitsalat and du)
* AD FIGHT HD (elife from Eitsalat and du)
* Abu Dhabi Sports Extra HD (STARZPLAY, elife from Eitsalat)

## Content
### Football

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.
* Serie A (2022-2025) on STARZPLAY
* Coppa Italia on STARZPLAY (60 matches on FTA Channels)
* UAE Pro League
* Arabian Gulf Cup
* Arab Cup U-20
* UAE League Cup
* Arab Club Champions Cup
* AFC Champions League
* Africa Cup of Nations
* UEFA Europa League
* 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC)
* 2027 AFC Asian Cup
* 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
* Premier League
* UEFA Champions League
* 2026 FIFA World Cup
* 2030 FIFA World Cup
* 2034 FIFA World Cup

### Basketball

The UAE has a national basketball team that competes in regional tournaments.
* United Arab Emirates national basketball team

### Tennis

UAE has world-class tennis facilities and academies that contribute to the sport's growing popularity. The ATP and WTA event is held annually in Dubai and attracts top tennis players from around the world.
* Mubadala World Tennis Championship Exhibition tournament
* Moselle Open
* Luxembourg Open

### Motorsport

UAE has developed world-class facilities and hosts a variety of high-profile international and regional motorsport events.
* 24 Hours of Le Mans
* 24 Hours of Nürburgring
* Macau GP
* Formula E
* NASCAR
** Cup Series
** NASCAR Xfinity Series
** NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
* FIA Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

### Combat Sports

UAE has become a major hub for various combat sports, hosting international events, developing local talent, and promoting martial arts among the young mass.
* Jiu jitsu (UAE)
* UFC
* UAE Warriors

### TV blocks

* Manchester City TV
* Roma TV
* Juventus TV
* Lazio TV
* FC Bayern TV

## Frequencies

Abu Dhabi Sports has many frequencies on different satellites. Its pay channels are available in MENA on Nilesat (7.0W). One of its Free-to-air channels is available on Hotbird (13.0E):
* Eutelsat 7 West A (7.3W):
** Channels: Abu Dhabi Sports 1 HD, 2 HD, Yas Sports HD (FTA, all HD)
** Frequency: 11411.
** Polarization: Horizontal.
** Symbol Rate: 30000.
** FEC: 3/4
* BADR 6 (26.0E)
** Channels: Abu Dhabi Sports 1 & 2, Abu Dhabi Sports Extra (FTA)
** Frequency: 11804.
** Polarization: Horizontal.
** Symbol Rate: 27500.
** FEC: 3/4
* Hotbird (13.0E)
** Channels: Abu Dhabi Sports 1 (FTA, all HD)
** Frequency: 11747.
** Polarization: Vertical.
** Symbol Rate: 27500.
** FEC: 3/4
* Yahsat 1A (52.5E)
** Channels: Abu Dhabi Sports 1 HD, 2 HD (FTA)
** Frequency: 11861.
** Polarization: Horizontal.
** Symbol Rate: 27500.
** FEC: 8/9

## Revamp

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.