The_King Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 SINGAPORE – With just over three weeks before the World Cup starts on Nov 20, frustration is building among football fans in Singapore, who do not know where or how they can catch the showpiece tournament. The Straits Times had reported in August that telcos Singtel and StarHub were in negotiations to broadcast the matches with world football governing body Fifa. A three-way partnership with Mediacorp – which was also the arrangement for the 2018 World Cup in Russia – is expected but, with just 24 days before the opening game between hosts Qatar and Ecuador, fans are still waiting for them to make an announcement. Since World Cup viewing subscriptions were introduced in Singapore in 2002, the latest announcement of broadcast information had come 36 days before the start of the 2010 tournament in South Africa. Communications manager and football fan Dominic Leong, 40, said: “Honestly, I’m quite sick of Singapore football fans always suffering from the fallout of the game of brinksmanship that Fifa and the broadcasters play. “Fifa (and Uefa for the European Championship) always tries to squeeze Singapore for far more than our neighbours, simply because we’re perceived as a rich country – it sucks so much.” In 2018, the three-way partnership between the broadcasters was announced 50 days before the tournament kicked off. Fans then had to pay $112.35 – or $94.16 with an early-bird promotion – with pay-TV operators Singtel and StarHub. These were the same prices to watch the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. It was the first time that there was no price hike since paid World Cup subscriptions were introduced here 20 years ago. Mediacorp aired nine games – the opener, five group matches, both semi-finals and the final – on free-to-air TV, with their costs managed by the Government, and intends to do the same this year. Fifa’s revenue from selling global rights to the World Cup has nearly doubled in the last 20 years. Rights for the 2002 World Cup netted them US$1.69 billion ($2.4 billion). In 2018, it collected slightly over US$3 billion. Singapore reportedly paid around $25 million for broadcast rights in 2018, a slight increase from 2014. Freelance writer and Argentina fan Rahul Warrier, 22, said it was “unfair” that local football fans have not received “reassurance” from any broadcaster that they will be able to watch games. “The World Cup comes once every four years, it’s a big occasion for football fans and it’s unfair that there’s no communication about it,” he said. “The other question is about price – will the cost rise from 2018? And if so, by how much? Just because the demand is there doesn’t mean we should be left in the dark.” But another fan, who wanted to be known only as Ganison, was more sanguine about the situation. The 35-year-old educator, who had subscribed to past World Cup packages, said: “I remember a couple of years ago – almost a decade ago – the Champions League packages were only announced a day before, so with the World Cup about 20 days away with (league) football going on, it is still acceptable. Whatever packages are announced, we don’t have a variety of choices.” Fans in other South-east Asian countries have known for months how they can catch the action in Qatar. The Malaysian government, for instance, announced in August that Radio Television Malaysia would broadcast 41 of the 64 matches free. Of these, 27 will be “live”. Subscribers to pay-TV provider Astro’s sports pack – which is available for RM59.90 (S$17.90) for a six-month subscription for new customers – can catch all 64 games. In the Philippines, the country’s main sports and entertainment media company TAP Digital Media Ventures announced late in July that it would broadcast all 64 games on pay-per-view channel WC TV. An “all access pass” package costs 1,999 pesos (S$48.60) and includes streaming options. In Indonesia, games will be aired on free-to-air TV channels SCTV, Indosiar, O Channel and Mentari TV. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_King Posted October 28, 2022 Author Share Posted October 28, 2022 those that stay near north can use antenna to scan for malaysia TV channel to watch world cup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XianGe Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 Sure increase price 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManOfTheHour Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 I will definitely not subscribe this time this World Cup feels meaningless 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_King Posted October 29, 2022 Author Share Posted October 29, 2022 10 hours ago, XianGe said: Sure increase price Online and stay north got free Malaysia channel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_King Posted October 29, 2022 Author Share Posted October 29, 2022 7 minutes ago, ManOfTheHour said: I will definitely not subscribe this time this World Cup feels meaningless Dkgk, I have nv sub at all 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManOfTheHour Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 1 minute ago, The_King said: Dkgk, I have nv sub at all You not football fan mah. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_King Posted October 29, 2022 Author Share Posted October 29, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, ManOfTheHour said: You not football fan mah. Used to be when sg playing for Malaysia I also go the the old kalang studium, do the kalang roar then walk to geylang eat the dim sum there. BTW it was Singapore vs Pahang which sg score in the very last min. After Malaysia kick Singapore out, the kalang roar is no longer there, it just different. So I stop and nv love football again. Playing at tiny stadium who a handful of ppl vs when sg playing for MY is very different. My guess is the number of ppl there, all the match I go easily 50k ppl cause it always sold out Old bird like me who experience the kalang roar in real life will know. Hahahahaha still remember we waiting the wave to reach our area and everyone do the wave. Hahahahahaha the good old day PS, the boo and referee kayu Edited October 29, 2022 by The_King 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XianGe Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 2 hours ago, ManOfTheHour said: I will definitely not subscribe this time this World Cup feels meaningless Imo it's too big n somehow lost the interest... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meng.huat Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 dont need to feel frustrated la... if no telecast, dont watch lo... if subscription too expensive, then dont subscribe lo... dont be held ransom by them... dont watch also no problem... anyway, its damn stupid to have WC in Nov/Dec... FIFA greedy for oil money... This world cup is in the middle of the league season, the competition will be super off... players will report injured or won't be playing 100%... after world cup, the leagues will be turned upside down... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManOfTheHour Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 2 hours ago, The_King said: Used to be when sg playing for Malaysia I also go the the old kalang studium, do the kalang roar then walk to geylang eat the dim sum there. BTW it was Singapore vs Pahang which sg score in the very last min. After Malaysia kick Singapore out, the kalang roar is no longer there, it just different. So I stop and nv love football again. Playing at tiny stadium who a handful of ppl vs when sg playing for MY is very different. My guess is the number of ppl there, all the match I go easily 50k ppl cause it always sold out Old bird like me who experience the kalang roar in real life will know. Hahahahaha still remember we waiting the wave to reach our area and everyone do the wave. Hahahahahaha the good old day PS, the boo and referee kayu I used to go too. Ticket only $1 cos i under 12. Even though i dont support Lions but it was fun experience which will never be recreated as local football is dead 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManOfTheHour Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 1 hour ago, XianGe said: Imo it's too big n somehow lost the interest... the way they shift to december to suit a host is disgusting too. Greedy fuckers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meng.huat Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 9 hours ago, ManOfTheHour said: the way they shift to december to suit a host is disgusting too. Greedy fuckers i've heard from a few english football fans, they rather their players dont get selected and rest up during the WC period. What about you? You rather your top players go Qatar to fight for the WC or stay back in Anfield? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManOfTheHour Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 2 hours ago, meng.huat said: i've heard from a few english football fans, they rather their players dont get selected and rest up during the WC period. What about you? You rather your top players go Qatar to fight for the WC or stay back in Anfield? I am delighted that most Liverpool players will not be going to WC. i feel happy that southgate dont like Trent too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meng.huat Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 7 hours ago, ManOfTheHour said: I am delighted that most Liverpool players will not be going to WC. i feel happy that southgate dont like Trent too Newcastle will get good chance to stay top 4 at the expense of man utd, chelsea, liverpool. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManOfTheHour Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 1 hour ago, meng.huat said: Newcastle will get good chance to stay top 4 at the expense of man utd, chelsea, liverpool. Man utd will finish top 4. Not chelsea 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManOfTheHour Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 Just saw mewatch will show the games for $98 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManOfTheHour Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 So, Starhub, Singtel & Mediacorp all showing https://www.starhub.com/about-us/newsroom/2022/october/starhub-singtel-and-mediacorp-take-to-the-field-together-to-telecast-fifa-world-cup-qatar-2022-in-singapore.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homelander Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 3 hours ago, ManOfTheHour said: So, Starhub, Singtel & Mediacorp all showing https://www.starhub.com/about-us/newsroom/2022/october/starhub-singtel-and-mediacorp-take-to-the-field-together-to-telecast-fifa-world-cup-qatar-2022-in-singapore.html Got any online streaming platform for cheaper rates? I found youtube tv, hulu but all US based...have to vpn to watch, sian sg watch soccer really ex Really no choice then mewatch...singtel and starhub still need to pay for their tv box 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_King Posted October 30, 2022 Author Share Posted October 30, 2022 1 hour ago, Homelander said: Got any online streaming platform for cheaper rates? I found youtube tv, hulu but all US based...have to vpn to watch, sian sg watch soccer really ex Really no choice then mewatch...singtel and starhub still need to pay for their tv box if you stay near north, your antenna can watch malaysia channel for free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Standing Birdy Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 2 hours ago, Homelander said: Got any online streaming platform for cheaper rates? I found youtube tv, hulu but all US based...have to vpn to watch, sian sg watch soccer really ex Really no choice then mewatch...singtel and starhub still need to pay for their tv box Can try torrent stream. Or be like birdy don't care don't watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XianGe Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 7 hours ago, ManOfTheHour said: So, Starhub, Singtel & Mediacorp all showing https://www.starhub.com/about-us/newsroom/2022/october/starhub-singtel-and-mediacorp-take-to-the-field-together-to-telecast-fifa-world-cup-qatar-2022-in-singapore.html $98 notch cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homelander Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 13 minutes ago, XianGe said: $98 notch cheap $98 for 64 matches (assuming watch all) works out to $1.53 per match But compare against neighboring countries is dio ketok hahaha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XianGe Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Homelander said: $98 for 64 matches (assuming watch all) works out to $1.53 per match But compare against neighboring countries is dio ketok hahaha All thanks to stinktel... Solution is go overseas then watch on hotel TV... Edited October 30, 2022 by XianGe 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbird Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 Only KG telcos keep out bidding each other. Fifa & EPl knows how stupid telcos are until ministry got to step in with this "shared Setup box" streaming. End also consumers pay. I go BKK and watch loh! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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