Streaming is no longer just for binge-worthy K-dramas and Hollywood blockbusters. ABS-CBN’s streaming service, iWant, recently added a section devoted entirely to sports for all the passionate aficionados and followers of sports leagues to stream the programs on their devices, anytime and anywhere.
iWant TV’s 11 million subscribers, many of which are sports fans, are now able to watch live games, review the highlights of the games they missed, get to know their idols, or catch up on the latest news updates in the sports world on the digital platform.
The section will house various sports content offerings for fans of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP), National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Premier Volleyball League (PVL), Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League, ASEAN Basketball League (ABL), Pinoy Pride, boxing events , and national tournaments.
Beyond the games, sports fans can also access other sports content such as ABS- CBN S+A productions like flagship program “The Score,” UAAP special “University Town,” tyle show “Upfront,” sports documentaries like “UAAP GOAT,” as well as sports-related lifes ANC or ABS-CBN programs like current affairs show “Sports U.” motoring show “Rev,” and sports talk show “Hardball.”
ABS-CBN Integrated Sports head Dino Laurena said that the launch of a sports section on iWant enables subscribers to reach, entertain, and inspire more Filipinos in the digital space.
“We understand the desire of our diehard sports fans, and even casual sports enthusiasts for intense and compelling sports content. We want to make it easier for them to catch the act on and stories from the best tournaments in the country right now and witness great performances unfold in real time in one location, which is iWant,” he said.
iWant is one of the digital initiatives of ABS-CBN, the Philippines’ leading media and biggest online presence among all media companies, and a growing list of digital properties.
Satisfy your sports cravings whenever, wherever, and however you want it on iWant via its entertainment company, which is rapidly transitioning into an agile digital company with the or Android apps or via web browser on iwant.ph. More subscribers can also get their iWant craving in the comfort of their own homes as they can already connect the streaming service to the TVs via Chromecast and Apple Airplay. Footnote please
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ABS-CBN Corporation is the Philippines’ leading media and entertainment organization. The Company is primarily involved in television and radio broadcasting, as well as in the production of television and radio programming for domestic and international audiences and other related businesses. ABS-CBN produces a wide variety of engaging world-class entertainment programs in multiple genres and balanced, credible news programs that are aired on free-to-air television. The company is also one of the leading radio broadcasters, operating eighteen radio stations throughout the key cities of the Philippines. ABS-CBN provides news and entertainment programming for eight channels on cable TV and operates the country’s largest cable TV service provider. The Company also owns the leading cinema and music production and distribution outfits in the country. It brings its content to worldwide audiences via cable, satellite, online and mobile. In addition, ABS-CBN has business interests in merchandising and licensing, mobile and online multimedia services, glossy magazine publishing, video and audio post production, overseas telecommunication services, money remittance, cargo forwarding, TV shopping services, theme park development and management, property management and food and restaurant services, and cinema management, all of which complement and enhance the Company’s strength in content production and distribution. The Company is also the first TV network in the country to broadcast in digital. In 2015, it commercially rolled out its digital TV box, ABS-CBN TVplus, to prepare for the country’s switch to digital TV.
About ABS-CBN Sports + Action (S+A)
ABS-CBN Sports + Action (S+A) is the free TV sports channel of ABS-CBN Corporation, the Philippines’ leading media and entertainment company. As a champion of sports development in the country and of Filipino athletes, it aims to promote great human values and to inspire heroism among Filipinos through its coverage of local and international sports events, as well as its production of original sports content. For details and more information, follow ABS-CBN Sports on Facebook and Twitter (@abscbnsports) or logon to the official website, sports.abs-cbn.com
