Feature Article | December 2025

How to watch GOTF 2025 around the world

Thousands of competitors and spectators will flock to Abu Dhabi, UAE on 18-23 December for the biggest event in phygital sport – and you can tune in from anywhere in the world. The international media lineup includes Smart TV apps, OTT platforms, esports networks, as well as multinational broadcasters.

Sportworld leads global broadcasters

German-based streaming platform Sportworld, which delivers international sports content to more than 200 countries, has signed a new multi-year agreement covering both GOTF 2025 and GOTF 2026.

GOTF 2025 will be offered free via Sportworld’s Smart TV app on Samsung and LG devices.

With over 13 million app downloads and ties to Rally.tv FAST+ and DFB Play TV, the partnership marks one of the most significant steps yet in bringing phygital sport to mainstream viewers.

Asia

Two of Asia’s most influential streaming platforms will broaden GOTF’s visibility across China, South Korea, and Southeast Asia:

Huya (China) will provide live and non-live coverage, supplemented by influencer-led content and promotional integrations aimed at engaging China’s vast gaming and esports community.

SOOP (formerly AfreecaTV, South Korea) will deliver national broadcasts and produce dedicated coverage of all disciplines. As a top-tier esports broadcaster producing over 80 major events annually, SOOP’s involvement significantly strengthens GOTF’s presence in one of the world’s most competitive digital entertainment markets. View here.

Africa

StarTimes, one of Africa’s largest pay-TV and OTT operators, will stream the tournament on StarTimes ON, reaching more than 25 million subscribers across 30+ countries.

TV BRICS will distribute highlights, features, and discussion-led programming – including Phygital Africa Diaries and Future of Sport – in English and Arabic, connecting African audiences with the wider BRICS media ecosystem. View here.

Americas and EMEA

Two established and respected broadcasters will be on hand to capture the non-stop action.

Ei Nerd (Brazil), one of Latin America’s leading entertainment platforms with over 4 billion views. View here.

BIGG, a major gaming and esports network in EMEA, which will stream GOTF 2025 on BIGG TV, reaching 50 million homes across more than 100 countries.

The official PI/GOTF channels

You can follow the action at any time on our own official GOTF channel. Our websites will also bring you the latest news and updates throughout the tournament, so check in regularly to stay up to date.

All these partnerships represent the largest global distribution framework yet for a phygital sporting event. With coverage spanning every continent, GOTF 2025 is poised to introduce the hybrid sport format to millions of new viewers and accelerate its development as a distinct, international sporting phenomenon.