To all EPL Fans in Malaysia
As we all know Astro and ESPNSTAR secured the rights for all EPL matches for the next 3 seasons starting from next season (2010/2011 season.) We also know now that we have High Definition TV now via Astro Byond.

Now, Astro have the rights to all the matches. How would you think will be the best way to broadcast the matches? My question is specifically on the package of the channels and how they are to broadcast matches that play at the same time.

My intention for posting this new topic is that I have on good authority that Astro guys regularly visit these forums sites. Im hoping that some of them could bring our ideas that we share to their bosses at Astro for consideration.

Please do not include suggestions to switch to Streamyx or wait for High Speed Broadband (HSBB) or watch via streaming and so on. We are just trying to discuss the best thing for Astro subscribers. Yes, maybe it's just a waste of time because Astromight not be reading here but lets just have some discussion and share some ideas.

Here are some suggestions:

1. Astro open up sub channels when there are EPL matches played at the same time. These channels will only be available on the weekends for Live broadcast and a minimum of 1 replay. This method has been used in Singapore and Hong Kong as well as SkySports in the UK for the Champions League.

2. Astro create a Football Package with dedicated channels for football leagues such as EPL, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and so on. They could open up many new channels because of the many League and Cup Competitions that they broadcast right now. With this method, we can drop the Sports package for this new Football package.

3. Astro set up a pay-per-view channel for each EPL club or pay-per-view matches. Here, we could pay for either the matches we want to watch or the club we watch regularly. This would be an entirely different channel from the MUTV, Chelsea TV, Liverpool TV channels that are available now. The new channels are just for the broadcast of the Live matches and replays.

ANy other suggestions? I do not expect all the matches to be in HD. But I do expect all matches to be available through Astro and hope they do not go and show it via their mobile TV or any other platform.
Any price suggestions regarding the packaging is welcomed.
Thanks and lets share and spread our ideas!

This post has been edited by dxjb: Mar 28 2010, 05:33 PM

No.1 please.

Hmm...I think option 1 sounds the best. Pay-per-view, people would opt to go out and watch instead of paying for them.

This post has been edited by nshady: Jan 29 2010, 12:42 PM

option 1 FTW

no 1 n no 3 look good...

option 1 ftw.

dxjb u work with astro???

have to be option no 1

Option 2 please.

Over the years, the rights to broadcast football matches have become increasingly expensive. While majority of people enjoy watching football, there are some people that don't watch them at all, and it's just unfair for them to bear the cost of broadcasting those matches.

The best thing is that Astro stops forcing customers to choose packages, let them choose which channels they want instead.

Majority of us Malaysia only watch EPL. Only some watch La Liga, Seria A, Bundesliga and so on. Better make this channel with EPL only and those matches

Please make something that benefit both party, Astro and consumer

This post has been edited by Sifha238: Jan 29 2010, 09:01 PM

but u have to admit it, other than some ladies, almost all the malaysian watches football, especially EPL. Heck the number of ladies watching football also increasing.



pay to watch is a no no for me.... mum will never pay especially with my SPM cming

This is even more expensive for non-football fans since the sheer quantity of football fans keep things low.

no. 1....

No 1.

Hahaha..i wish I was working 4 Astro and make the 1st option a reality..
Plus I would really be thinking for the benefit of the customers

Anyway, just want to update on EPL matches Live on ESPN HD CH832 (Astro Byond)

Confirmed to be shown LIVE on ESPN HD via Astro website

31 Jan 0125 Burnley vs Chelsea (Live)
31 Jan 2125 Manchester City vs Portsmouth (Live)
1 Feb 0000 Arsenal vs Manchester United (Live)
2 Feb 0354 Sunderland vs Stoke City 0354hrs (Live)
6 Feb 2040 Liverpool vs Everton 2040hrs (Live)
7 Feb 0125 Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa(Live)
7 Feb 2125 Birmingham City vs Wolverhampton Wanderers 2125hrs (Live)
8 Feb 0000 Chelsea vs Arsenal (Live)
10 Feb 0340 Manchester City vs Bolton Wanderers (Live)
11 Feb 0340 Arsenal vs Liverpool (Live)
20 Feb 2040 Everton vs Manchester United (Live)
21 Feb 0125 Portsmouth vs Stoke City(Live)
21 Feb 2155 Aston Villa vs Burnely(Live)
22 Feb 0010 Wigan Athletic vs Tottenham Hotspur (Live)
23 Feb 0355 Blackburn Rovers vs Bolton Wanderes (Live)
27Feb 2040 Chelsea vs Manchester City (Live)
28Feb 0125 Stoke City vs Arsenal (Live)
28Feb 2055 Tottenham Hotspur vs Everton (Live)

The list below are matches unconfirmed to be on ESPN HD. But it is likely since SkySports and ESPN HD in the UK are showing them. Remember, Astro and ESPN HD get their feed from SkySports and ESPN HD in the UK.

6March 2040 Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur (Live)
7March 0125 Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Manchester United (Live)
8March 0000 Evrton vs Hull City (Live)
9March 0400 Wigan Atletic vs Liverpool (Live)
13March 2040 Tottenham Hotspur vs Blackburn Rovers (Live)
14March 2130 Manchester United vs Fulham (Live)
15March 0000 Sunderland vs Manchester City (Live)
16March 0400 Liverpool vs Portsmouth (Live)
20March 2045 Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (Live)
21March 0130 Arsenal vs West Ham United (Live)
21March 2130 Manchester United vs Liverpool (Live)
22March 0000 Blackburn Rovers vs Chelsea (Live)
28March 0130 Bolton Wanderers vs Manchester United (Live)
28March 2000 Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers (Live)
29March 0000 Liverpool vs Sunderland (Live)
30March 0400 Manchester City vs Wigan Athletic (Live)

*Both SkySports and ESPN UK have not released the list for Live matches for the month of April and May
*SkySports does broadcast Live Champions League in HD but there is no mention of Champions League on ESPN HD from Astro yet

no serie A...?

option no 1!!

Astro confirm will broadcast all EPL 380 match starting next season?

no one has to admin to anything without facts and figures. so please stop pushing words into other people's mouth. go home watch animax and prep for spm please.

no Champions League = FAIL