MIAMI, June 17, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — beIN SPORTS, the international sports network, scored an average of 1,478,605 viewers with its broadcast of the Chile vs. Mexico match on Monday, June 15, 2015. According to Nielsen Media Research, nearly 2.5 million viewers have watched the first two Mexican National team matches from Copa America 2015 on both beIN SPORTS channels.

Over 1.3 million viewers have also watched ‘The Express XTRA Chile 2015’, the network’s daily sports wrap-up show featuring highlights and analysis, since the tournament’s opening on June 11 – June 14th. The Spanish show features hosts Ana Cobos, Miguel Serrano, Carmen Boquin, and Pablo Marino, joined by special guests Francisco ‘Kikin’ Fonseca, Sergio Goycochea. In English, host Terri Leigh is joined by special guest analysts Ruud Gullit, Christian Vieri, Juan Pablo Angel, Andy Gray, Richards Keys, and Tony Meola.

“We are thrilled with the results of this match so early into Copa America, but more so, that fans are happy with beIN SPORTS’ programming and coverage from our studios in Chile, Miami and Doha,” said Antonio Briceno, Deputy Managing Director of beIN SPORTS. “We are pleased with the viewership results thus far and expect continued improvement as the tournament marches along. As the international sports network, providing this type of unrivaled coverage of this exciting tournament is always what we strive for.”

The audience for the Chile vs. Mexico match on June 15, 2015 on beIN SPORTS en Espanol amounted to 1,056,287 viewers, one of the highest rated telecasts in the channel’s history. Among English audiences for beIN SPORTS, the Chile vs. Mexico match delivered a total of 422,318 viewers.

Mexico’s next match will be on June 19, versus Ecuador, for a chance to advance into the quarterfinal round. The Copa America final will be played on July 4th, 2015, and will air exclusively on beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Espanol, and beIN CONNECT.

About beIN SPORTS USA
beIN SPORTS USA is the international sports network. Launched in 2012, beIN SPORTS is the fastest growing international sports network in the U.S. and is offered on 9 of the largest 10 cable/satellite TV providers in the U.S., as well as other systems across the country. beIN SPORTS offers viewers premium sports content and entertainment across multiple platforms including TV channels beIN SPORTS and beIN SPORTS en Espanol and live streaming on beIN SPORTS CONNECT. A cornerstone of beIN SPORTS is its unrivaled live soccer coverage, which includes live matches from La Liga, Serie A, Ligue 1, Russian Premier League, Copa America 2015, and CONMEBOL/CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers, as well as news and in-depth analysis of all the top leagues from around the world. With beIN SPORTS CONNECT, authenticated subscribers can also enjoy all the exciting action from the two networks and stream live overflow matches offered in HD on your computer, tablet or smart phone. In addition to soccer, beIN SPORTS serves as a haven to fans of motorsports, tennis, rugby, volleyball and boxing, among others.

Source:
The Nielsen Company; NPM & NPMH, L+SD; % increases based on Total Day 4Q’14 (9/28/14-12/27/14) & 1Q’15 (12/28/14-3/29/15) P2+ (000) viewers. Copa America data based on matches on 6/12 at 7:22PM and 6/15 at 7:18 PM (6/15 data based on fast national from Nielsen); P2+ average audience (000) – total based on beIN SPORTS and beIN SPORTS Espanol sum. Copa America wrap up show total is based on the 6/11-6/14 individual telecast average audience on beIN SPORTS and beIN SPORTS Espanol.