Astro extends Malaysia League broadcast deal for two seasons
Astro will remain the official broadcaster of Malaysia’s top football leagues for another two seasons under a new deal announced on Saturday, extending its coverage of Liga Super, Piala FA, Piala Malaysia and the MFL…
Source: Astro Mustika HD · August 22, 2026 at 4:31 AM · AI-assisted report
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KUALA LUMPUR, 22 AUGUST 2026 —
Astro will remain the official broadcaster of Malaysia’s top football leagues for another two seasons under a new deal announced on Saturday, extending its coverage of Liga Super, Piala FA, Piala Malaysia and the MFL Challenge Cup in high-definition.
Market Impact
Nicholas John, head of sports at Astro, said the broadcaster had seen a 52% rise in total viewing minutes on Sooka over the past year and generated more than 575 million digital and social video views across the Malaysia League in the past three seasons. “This reflects growing local interest and strengthens our confidence in the league’s potential,” he told reporters.
The Malaysian Football League (MFL) said the tie-up underscored both organisations’ commitment to the domestic game. “Continuity of coverage ensures wide exposure and brings the competition closer to fans nationwide,” said MFL president Dato’ Ab Ghani Hassan. “We appreciate Astro’s ongoing work to strengthen commercial value and the entire football ecosystem.”
New faces and formats Astro introduced two new pundits for the new campaign: former international player Nidzam Jamil and coach Yusri Che Lah. They join the existing panel of Zaquan Adha, Razman Roslan, Farizal Marlias, Nizaruddin Yusof and Datuk Zainal Abidin Hassan to provide deeper match analysis in studio and on-air.
The broadcaster also revamped its studio layout so football experts take a larger role in running programmes and driving discussions. Keesh ‘Mat Stats’ and Faiz Gurun will lead Liga Super coverage, while Bang Med heads Piala FA and Piala Malaysia.
Community push Astro’s youth programme #IniPadangKita is expanding into selected schools this season, giving young players direct access to professionals and fostering grassroots interest. All Malaysia League fixtures remain available live on Arena Bola (channels 803 & 804), Astro GO, NJOI and Sooka. Digital platforms including Stadium Astro and official Astro Arena social channels also provide live updates.
To match changing viewing habits, Astro launched Astro X3, a monthly streaming bundle without decoders, installation or contracts starting from RM39.99.