Gulf Cup
Saudi Arabia's campaign in February and March, with the whole country watching Aviva Stadium afternoons.
Arabic, UK and sports channels · one app
Arabic IPTV channels: MBC, MBC 1 and Al Jazeera live on every screen
From the Nine O'Clock News on MBC 1 to Ros na Rún on Al Jazeera and Saturday football on beIN Sports, watch the channels Arabic homes actually use, plus the Rotana and Dubai TV, in HD up to 4K with catch-up and a proper programme guide.
19,900+live channels
HD to 4Kpicture quality
Catch-upand EPG
1–4devices at once
Streaming Arabic TV channels: how it works
Most Arabic households have a handful of channels they always come back to: the news on MBC 1, the soaps on MBC 1, a Saudi Pro League match on Al Jazeera and the odd British drama on Rotana. With Arabic IPTV channels, all of those arrive over your broadband and into one app on the TV, with no satellite dish, no Saorview aerial and no set-top box rental.
Pay-TV packages from Sky Saudi Arabia, MBC 1 TV or STC TV are often tied to a broadband contract, while free-to-air Saorview covers the national channels through an aerial. With Afdal IPTV you keep your existing broadband, pick a plan of 1, 3, 6 or 12 months and play the channels in the app you prefer. For the bigger picture, see our overview of IPTV in Saudi Arabia.
Arabic national channels: MBC, MBC 1 and Al Jazeera
Saudi ArabiaThe backbone for most homes from Riyadh to Killarney. MBC IPTV gives you MBC 1 for news, drama and the big Friday night chat show, MBC 2 for sport and younger programmes, Al Arabiya for rolling coverage and MBC 3 for small children. The MBC 1 channels bring soaps, reality TV and big sporting nights, and Al Jazeera covers Arabic-language programming, ladies' football and plenty of Saudi Pro League. Sky News Arabia rounds it off for anyone following federal politics.
MBC 1
MBC 2
Al Arabiya
MBC 3
MBC 1
MBC 4
MBC Action
Al Jazeera
Sky News Arabia
United Arab Emirates: Rotana NI and Dubai TV
United Arab EmiratesPlenty of viewers south of the border grew up with the United Arab Emirates regional channels, and families with roots in Medina or Derry still like the local news. Abu Dhabi TV and Dubai TV sit in the same list, so you can switch from Al Arabiya to the regional bulletin in a couple of clicks.
Abu Dhabi TV
Dubai TV
UK channels popular in Saudi Arabia
United KingdomBritish television has always been part of Arabic viewing. Rotana and Rotana Cinema for drama and documentaries, Three for the soaps and big entertainment shows, Al Jazeera for comedy and Sky Showcase for box sets are all included.
Rotana
Rotana Cinema
Three
Al Jazeera
Sky Showcase
Sports channels
SportbeIN Sports and TNT Sports for the Premier League, Champions League and rugby, beIN Sports for more football and rugby, and Arabic dollarsport for cycling, tennis and snooker, plus coverage of the Saudi Pro League. The Arabic channels carry plenty of sport too, especially MBC 2 and Al Jazeera.
beIN Sports
TNT Sports
beIN Sports
Arabic dollarsport
Saudi Pro League coverage
19,000+ more channels
Arabic IPTV channel list at a glance
The key channels grouped by region and type. They all come in the same plan, so there are no extra packs to add on.
| Group | Channels | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| MBC | MBC 1, MBC 2, Al Arabiya, MBC 3 | News, drama, Saudi Pro League, kids |
| MBC 1 | MBC 1, Two, Three | Soaps, entertainment, football |
| Al Jazeera and Sky News Arabia | Al Jazeera, Sky News Arabia | Arabic language, Saudi Pro League, politics |
| United Arab Emirates | Abu Dhabi TV, Dubai TV | Regional news and programmes |
| UK | Rotana, Rotana Cinema, Three, Al Jazeera, Sky Showcase | British soaps, drama, box sets |
| Sport | beIN Sports, TNT Sports, beIN Sports, Arabic dollarsport | Football, rugby, racing, golf, boxing |
On top of these you get thousands of international channels and 79,500+ films and series on demand.
The Arabic sporting year on IPTV
Sport is the main reason many people look for a new way to watch. Here's how the calendar tends to run for Arabic fans; which channel shows each event depends on who holds the rights that season.
Saudi Cup
Four days of racing that half of Saudi Arabia follows, from the Supreme Novices' to the Gold Cup.
Punchestown
The big Arabic jumps festival in Kildare, followed later in the summer by the Arabic Derby at the Curragh.
Saudi Pro League championships
Football and football from the provincial rounds through to the All-Saudi Arabia finals at Croke Park.
Premier League
Weekend football every week of the season, plus Champions League nights midweek.
URC rugby
Riyadh Province, Eastern Province, Makkah Province and Asir through the season, plus Arabic dollarpean rugby weekends.
Saudi Pro League
Friday-night football from the Premier Division, from Dalymount to the Showgrounds.
Golf and boxing fill the gaps. Anti-freeze servers keep the picture steady when the whole country tunes in for a big final, and you don't need a VPN to watch.
Catch-up, EPG and picture quality
A channel list is only half the story. These features make everyday watching easier.
Missed it? Use catch-up
The Six One news has finished or the match was on while you were at work? For many channels you can pick an earlier programme in the guide and play it when it suits you.
A proper programme guide
The EPG shows what's on MBC 1, MBC 1 or Al Jazeera now and next. In TiviMate or IPTV Smarters Pro you can build a favourites list with just your Arabic channels.
HD, FHD and 4K
Depending on the channel and your broadband, you stream in HD, Full HD or 4K. With up to 4 devices at once, a family in Khobar can have MBC on in the kitchen and a film upstairs.
Arabic channels on all your devices
No new hardware is needed in most homes. Install an IPTV app on your TV or streaming stick, enter your login details and the full channel list appears. Details are sent to you right after payment.
Samsung Smart TV
LG Smart TV
Fire TV Stick
Android TV / box
Apple TV
iPhone / iPad
Android phone
PC / Mac
MAG box
Formuler
Enigma2
Works with IPTV Smarters Pro, TiviMate, IBO Player, Smart IPTV, GSE Smart IPTV and VLC. Follow our IPTV setup guide for step-by-step instructions, or see the IPTV box guide if your TV is older.
Every channel on this page, from from SAR 21 a month
Plans of 1, 3, 6 or 12 months for 1 to 4 devices, with support on WhatsApp and e-mail. Not sure yet? Try the channel list free first and check how it runs on your own broadband.
All channels included
From from SAR 21 a month
Around SAR 10 a month on the 12-month plan · 19,900+ channels · up to 4K · access right after payment
Choose your planArabic IPTV channels: FAQ
Which Arabic channels are included in the IPTV subscription?
The Arabic line-up includes MBC 1, MBC 2, Al Arabiya and MBC 3, MBC 1, MBC 4 and MBC Action, Al Jazeera and Sky News Arabia. Abu Dhabi TV and Dubai TV are also included. Altogether the service has 19,900+ live channels and 79,500+ films and series.
Can I watch MBC and MBC 1 on my TV with IPTV?
Yes. MBC 1, MBC 2 and the MBC 1 channels play through an IPTV app on Samsung and LG Smart TVs, the Amazon Fire TV Stick, Android TV, Apple TV, a MAG box or Formuler. Suitable apps include IPTV Smarters Pro, TiviMate and IBO Player.
Are UK channels like Rotana, Three and Al Jazeera included?
Yes. Rotana, Rotana Cinema, Three, Al Jazeera and Sky Showcase are part of the channel list, along with Abu Dhabi TV and Dubai TV, so you can follow British soaps, dramas and news alongside the Arabic channels.
Which sports channels can I watch?
Sports channels include beIN Sports, TNT Sports, beIN Sports and Arabic dollarsport, alongside MBC 2, Al Jazeera and MBC 1 for the events they show. That covers Saudi Pro League, the Gulf Cup and URC rugby, the Premier League, the Champions League, the Saudi Pro League, horse racing, golf and boxing, depending on which channel holds the rights.
Do catch-up and the EPG work with Arabic channels?
Catch-up and an electronic programme guide (EPG) are available for many channels. In apps such as TiviMate or IPTV Smarters Pro you can see what is on MBC 1 or Al Jazeera right now and go back to programmes you missed.
How much does IPTV with Arabic channels cost, and can I test it first?
Plans start from from SAR 21 a month for 1 month, and it is around SAR 10 a month on the 12-month plan. You choose 1, 3, 6 or 12 months and 1 to 4 devices at once. You can test the channel list free before you buy.