The geographical scope of broadcasting rights

"Thmanyah App" offers you sports and non-sports content, with varying viewing scopes depending on the type of content and the broadcasting method. You can follow non-sports content wherever you are, while live broadcasts of Saudi matches and tournaments are subject to a specific geographical scope according to broadcasting rights.

Thmanyah satellite channels are available via the "Arabsat Badr 8" satellite, covering the Arab world. In this article, you will find the countries included in sports broadcasting, channel frequencies, and the necessary settings to receive the broadcast.

#Viewing via Thmanyah App

Non-sports content on "Thmanyah App" is available for viewing wherever you are.

As for the live broadcast of Saudi matches and tournaments, it is available within the broadcasting rights scope in the following countries:

"Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Iraq, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, Sudan, Somalia, Djibouti, Comoros, and Yemen."

If you are outside these countries, the live broadcast of sports content within the app will not work, even if you have a subscription.

#Viewing via Satellite Channels

Thmanyah satellite channels broadcast Saudi tournament matches "Saudi Super, Roshn League, King's Cup, and Yelo League" for free, exclusively via "Arabsat - Badr 8". These channels appear under the names: Thmanyah.1, Thmanyah.2, and Thmanyah.3

The "Badr 8" satellite signal from Arabsat covers the following countries: "Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen, Iraq, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, and Djibouti". Reception strength may vary depending on your location, dish size, and direction.

Adding Thmanyah Channels Manually

Use the following data to add Thmanyah channels from your receiver's settings:

Settings

Quality

Satellite

Arabsat "Badr 8"

Orbital Position

26° East

Frequency

11919 MHz

Polarization

(H) Horizontal

Symbol Rate

27500

FEC

3/4

Encryption

Channels are open

#Frequently Asked Questions

1. Are Thmanyah channels available on Nilesat? No. Starting August 2026, Thmanyah satellite channels are exclusively available via the "Arabsat Badr 8" satellite, and all matches are broadcast on "Thmanyah App".

2. Why did Thmanyah channels move exclusively to Arabsat? We adopted "Arabsat Badr 8" as the main satellite for broadcasting "Thmanyah" channels in the coming phase, as part of our strategy to unify satellite broadcasting via one satellite.

3. Are all Thmanyah channels open? Yes, all channels are open and do not require a subscription or a decryption card.

4. I am within the geographical coverage area but the channels do not appear, what should I do?

1. Ensure you have selected the correct satellite "Arabsat" by pointing the dish to 26° East.

2. Make sure to enter the frequency, polarization, and symbol rate correctly and conduct a new manual search for the channels.

3. If your device supports "network search", activate it, or try "comprehensive search".

4. If the problem persists, contact a receiver technician.

5. Does satellite coverage mean that sports broadcasting works within the app in the same countries? No. The satellite signal range differs from the viewing rights range within the app. Sports broadcasting on "Thmanyah App" is subject to the list of available countries mentioned at the beginning of the article.

6. Does broadcasting inside the app work when using a VPN? No. Broadcasting does not work with VPN enabled, and if the app detects your use of a VPN, broadcasting stops automatically because the app relies on the device's IP address to determine its location to comply with the geographical scope of broadcasting rights.

7. I am in a supported country and the broadcast does not work in the app, what should I do? Turn off any VPN service, ensure your connection, then try switching the network between Wi-Fi and data. If the problem persists, contact "Ask Thmanyah".

8. What is the primary option for broadcasting matches currently? "Thmanyah App" is the primary option, and all matches and tournaments are broadcast on it. Meanwhile, the satellite channels show the top three matches live, and on the day of broadcasting matches on the satellite channels, the matches are also available in the app, and users can watch replays and highlights in the app.

9. What happens if more than three matches are held simultaneously? When more than three matches coincide, three are broadcast via "Thmanyah" satellite channels, and the remaining matches are available via "Thmanyah App". Their distribution is subject to the broadcast schedule without preference for a particular club or match.