Friday, September 28, 2012

Ryder Cup

One of the most thrilling and most-watched events in the world of sports, The Ryder Cup is a once-in-every-2-years showdown between golf’s two biggest powerhouses the United States and Europe. It will air live on Balls on September 28 to 30 from the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Illinois, United States.

Europe, the defending Cup champion defeated USA by 14 ½ points to 13 ½ points in the 2010 competition in Celtic Manor Resort in Wales. To win the cup, 14½ points must be gained by USA out of the 28 points available while the title holder, Europe must gain 14 points to retain its title.

Watch the Ryder Cup live on BALLS Channel:
  • Friday September 28 at 8:00 pm.
  • Saturday September 29 at 8:00 pm. 
  • Sunday September 30 at 11:30 pm.

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

UEFA Champions/Europa Leagues

ABS-CBN - owner of BALLS and Studio 23 - has been awarded with all media rights for the 2012-2015 UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League in the Philippines. It was announced that BALLS will have the cable TV rights and Studio 23 will have the free TV rights for the UEFA coverage. 

For the UEFA Champions League, the two will broadcast:
  • one live game each UEFA Champions League matchnight
  • a highlights programme each UEFA Champions League matchnight
  • one delayed game each matchweek


Meanwhile in the UEFA Europa League, the channels will air:
  • up to three live matches per matchweek. 
  • one delayed game every matchweek
  • a highlights program