beIN Sports on Arabsat: Everything You Need to Know
beIN Sports is the leading sports broadcasting network in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, offering coverage of major football leagues including the UEFA Champions League, English Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Ligue 1, and many more. The primary satellite for beIN Sports in the Arab world is Arabsat Badr at the 26° East orbital position.
beIN Sports Frequency Table on Arabsat 26°E
| Channel | Frequency (MHz) | Polarization | Symbol Rate (Ks/s) | FEC | Encryption |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| beIN Sports 1 HD | 12034 | Horizontal | 27500 | 2/3 | Encrypted |
| beIN Sports 2 HD | 12034 | Horizontal | 27500 | 2/3 | Encrypted |
| beIN Sports 3 HD | 12072 | Horizontal | 27500 | 2/3 | Encrypted |
| beIN Sports 4 HD | 12072 | Horizontal | 27500 | 2/3 | Encrypted |
| beIN Sports Arabia (FTA) | 11938 | Vertical | 27500 | 3/4 | Free-to-Air |
beIN Sports premium channels are encrypted and require a valid beIN Sports subscription card to view.
Dish & Receiver Requirements
- Satellite: Arabsat Badr 4/5/6 (26° East)
- Dish Size: 60–75 cm is sufficient across most of the MENA region
- LNB: Standard Universal LNB (9750/10600 LOF)
- Receiver: Any DVB-S2 compatible receiver; a CI+ module or smart card reader is needed for encrypted channels
- Card: An active beIN Sports subscription card is required for scrambled channels
Step-by-Step Tuning Instructions
- Access your receiver's Installation or Channel Search menu.
- Select or add Arabsat 26°E as your satellite.
- Choose Manual Scan/Tuning.
- Enter frequency 12034 MHz, polarization Horizontal, symbol rate 27500.
- Press Scan — your receiver will lock onto the transponder and display found channels.
- For full channel discovery, run an Auto Scan on Arabsat 26°E to find all available transponders.
- Insert your beIN Sports subscription card into the card reader to decrypt premium channels.
What Sports Can You Watch on beIN?
- Football: Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1, UEFA Champions League, World Cup
- Tennis: Grand Slam tournaments, ATP and WTA events
- Basketball: NBA, EuroLeague
- Formula 1: Full race weekends and qualifying sessions
- Rugby, Golf, Boxing, and more
Troubleshooting Poor Signal
If you have difficulty locking onto Arabsat 26°E, try the following steps:
- Re-align your dish toward the correct orbital position using a compass and signal meter.
- Check all F-connector cable connections for tightness and corrosion.
- Ensure your LNB is functioning and properly seated in the holder.
- For multi-dish setups, verify your DiSEqC switch is configured correctly.