Astro SuperSport
| Astro SuperSport | |
|---|---|
| Launched | 1 June 1996 |
| Owned by | Astro |
| Picture format | 16:9 (SDTV & HDTV) |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Language | English |
| Broadcast area | Malaysia |
Availability | |
| Satellite | |
| Astro |
Channel 810 (SD) Channel 831 (HD) |
| NJOI | Channel 810 (SD) |
Astro SuperSport is an in-house satellite television network in Malaysia dedicated to broadcasting sports-related content 24 hours a day. It is available on the Astro (satellite TV) via Channels 810 & 831 (HD) to subscribers of the Sports package only.[1] Launched in 1996 as one of Astro's original channels, Astro SuperSport offers a variety of international sporting events such as football, badminton, motorsport, rugby, volleyball and golf.[2] Astro SuperSport leads the way in HD broadcasting in South East Asia on channel 831. The network has been broadcasting studio shows around major football in HD like the Premier League and FIFA World Cup since 2010 and magazine shows like FourFourTwo since 2011.
Astro SuperSport 2
| Astro SuperSport 2 | |
|---|---|
| Launched | 18 November 2009 |
| Owned by | Astro |
| Picture format | 16:9 (SDTV & HDTV) |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Language | English |
| Broadcast area | Malaysia |
Availability | |
| Satellite | |
| Astro |
Channel 811 (SD) Channel 833 (HD) |
| NJOI | Channel 811 (SD) |
Astro SuperSport 2 is the first sister channel of Astro SuperSport. Launched on 18 November 2009, it is broadcast on Astro via Channel 811 and in high-definition Channel 833. Sporting events that are aired on this network events include the BWF Super Series, the ATP World Tour Finals, the J-League, the Bundesliga, the Ligue 1 as well as German competitions like 24 Hours of Nürburgring as well as American competitions like NFL, NHL and Petit Le Mans as well as Mexican competitions like Copa MX.
Astro SuperSport 3
| Astro SuperSport 3 | |
|---|---|
| Launched | 1 July 2010 |
| Owned by | Astro |
| Picture format | 16:9 (SDTV & HDTV) |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Language | English |
| Broadcast area | Malaysia |
Availability | |
| Satellite | |
| Astro |
Channel 816 (SD) Channel 834 (HD) |
Astro SuperSport 3 is the second sister channel of Astro SuperSport. Launched on 1 July 2010, it is broadcast on Astro via Channel 816 and in high-definition Channel 834.
Astro SuperSport 4
| Astro SuperSport 4 | |
|---|---|
| Launched | 2013 |
| Owned by | Astro |
| Picture format | 16:9 (SDTV) & (HDTV) |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Language | English |
| Broadcast area | Malaysia |
Availability | |
| Satellite | |
| Astro |
Channel 817 Channel 836 (HD) |
| NJOI | Channel 817 (SD) |
Astro SuperSport 4 is the third sister channel of Astro SuperSport. Launched in 2013, it is broadcast on Astro via Channel 817 in SD . HD version is available via channel 836.
eGG Network
| Every Good Game Network (eGG Network) | |
|---|---|
| Launched |
3 August 2015 (as Astro SuperSport Plus) 7 June 2016 (as eGG Network) |
| Owned by | Astro |
| Picture format | 16:9 HDTV |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Language | English |
| Broadcast area | Malaysia |
Availability | |
| Satellite | |
| Astro | Channel 808 (HD) |
| NJOI | Channel 808 (HD)NJOI Prepaid |
| Streaming media | |
| Astro on-the-Go | official website |
Astro SuperSport Plus is the special sister channel of Astro SuperSport. Launched in 2015, it is broadcast on Astro via Channel 808 (HD),This channel focuses on e-sports, and broadcasts electronic games tournaments live around the world. The first tournament broadcast through this channel was The International 2015.[3]
Beginning 7 June 2016, the channel changes its name and was launched officially as eGG (for every Good Game).[4] The channel is touted as "the first 24/7 eSports and Gaming entertainment network in Southeast Asia".[5]
Content
- Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
- FIFA
- Dota 2
- League of Legends
- Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft
- World Championship
- Heroes of the Storm
- World Championship
References
- ↑ "Astro SuperSport". Archived from the original on 27 May 2010. Retrieved 16 August 2010.
- ↑ "Astro SuperSport". Archived from the original on 27 May 2010. Retrieved 16 August 2010.
- ↑ "Astro offers Dota 2 Championships 2015 live". Astro Awani. 30 July 2015. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
- ↑ "Astro launches eGG, the first eSports channel in Southeast Asia". Astro Awani. 27 April 2016. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
- ↑ "Astro eGG official website". Astro eGG. 13 June 2016. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
