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Gol Classics, Ubeat Lite, and The Gaming Central: Shooters and LOL channels now available across leading global platforms and GolStadium

GRUP MEDIAPRO, a key player in the audiovisual sector, is expanding its footprint in the FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) space for platforms Samsung TV+, LG Channels, TCL Channel, Whale TV+, Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, Titan OS, Nuestra TV, and GolStadium. The channel lineup offers a diverse range of content focused on football, Gen Z entertainment, and eSports and is now accessible in key territories including Spain, the UK, the United States, Canada, Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, Mexico, and Peru.

The Channels and Platforms Division of GRUP MEDIAPRO oversees the production and programming of this new offering, furthering the group’s commitment to creating tailored content for diverse audiences and regions. The group draws from an extensive library of original content, making it ideally positioned to deliver compelling programming for digital-first audiences.

CHANNEL LINEUP:

•    GOL CLASSICS: A destination for iconic Spanish league and Copa del Rey matches from the golden years of 2007/08 to 2014/15, featuring football legends like Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Zidane, and Ronaldo. Highlights include historic El Clásico clashes such as the 4–1 victory in the 2007/08 season and the 2–6 win in 2008/09.

•    UBEAT LITE: A Gen Z-focused channel featuring original entertainment formats shaped by the latest digital trends and creators. Highlights include the late-night show ‘Hoy No Se Sale’, the challenge-based series ‘Buyeando’, freestyle music content, and more—starring some of the most relevant voices in the digital creator space.

•    THE GAMING CENTRAL: SHOOTERS: Dedicated to first-person shooter games, this channel features major national and international eSports tournaments in titles like FreeFire and CS:GO, catering to fans of high-intensity competitive gaming.

•    THE GAMING CENTRAL: LOL: A channel entirely focused on League of Legends, one of the world’s most competitive and strategy-rich games. Viewers can dive into gripping team battles, expert gameplay, and exclusive tournament coverage.

Leveraging its decades of industry experience, GRUP MEDIAPRO offers end-to-end FAST channel solutions, including production, content creation, and distribution services. For platforms looking to diversify their content libraries, the group provides turnkey audiovisual and broadcast services. Group company Overon and leader in satellite and broadcast transmission services, is in charge of channel playout, distribution, and technical implementation across all platforms.

Match production included GRUP MEDIAPRO’s high-end technical operation on par with major international events

On November 15, the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in Barcelona played host to one of the marquee matchups in global women’s club football: the Liga F Clásico between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF. Broadcast live by DAZN, the match featured the most ambitious production ever staged for a Liga F fixture, delivered by GRUP MEDIAPRO. The broadcast operation included 14 cameras, among them 3 super slow-motion units, a drone, a CINE RF SteadyCam, and a PoleCam, all deployed to capture every detail on and off the pitch.

The production was designed to match the scale and standards of the world’s top-tier sporting events, aiming to deliver a dynamic, high-impact broadcast aligned with the rapid growth of women’s football. DAZN’s coverage began 30 minutes before kickoff with a pre-show segment that followed the arrival of both teams and offered rare access to the inner sanctum of the locker rooms, blending handheld footage, ENG crews, and live direction in real time.

The technical setup allowed the match to be covered from a wide array of perspectives. Super slow-motion cameras delivered precision replays of key moments and technical highlights, while drone footage offered sweeping aerial views of the stadium and its surroundings, a rare visual feature in Spanish women’s football broadcasts. The SteadyCam, delivering cinematic-quality images, captured reactions at pitch level, and the PoleCam, mounted on a crane behind one of the goals, provided an additional vantage point for action in the box.

The entire operation was directed from a high-performance OB (Outside Broadcast) unit equipped with advanced replay systems, IP intercoms, and real-time signal monitoring, ensuring a smooth, stable, and multi-camera production that met the technical standards of major international sports events.

The duo is currently winning over audiences with ‘Futuro Imperfecto’, a hit RTVE show co-produced with El Terrat (THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO)

Radiotelevisión Española has announced two of the biggest names in Spanish comedy and television to host its 2026 New Year’s Eve broadcast: Andreu Buenafuente and Sílvia Abril. The acclaimed host and director of ‘Futuro Imperfecto’, produced by RTVE in collaboration with El Terrat (THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO), and the actress and frequent guest on the show, who also presents ‘La recepta perduda’ on RTVE Catalunya, will accompany viewers from Madrid’s iconic Puerta del Sol in a year-end celebration that promises to be unforgettable.

The ‘Campanadas’ (New Year’s Eve countdown) is one of the most-watched television events of the season. Last year’s broadcast, hosted by David Broncano and Lalachus, made RTVE the undisputed ratings leader with 5,958,000 viewers and a 38.7% audience share, 10.6 points ahead of the nearest competitor.

Masters of comedy and communication

Andreu Buenafuente, host, producer, and broadcaster, has over three decades of experience at the forefront of innovation in television entertainment. He currently anchors ‘Futuro Imperfecto’, a smart, satirical talk show airing in prime time on La 1, where he is joined regularly by Sílvia Abril. The show has topped ratings charts for most of its episodes, earning both critical acclaim and a loyal following. With a conversational tone and no easy answers, ‘Futuro Imperfecto’ challenges viewers to reflect on the complexities of modern life, using humour as a vehicle for critical thinking and cultural commentary.

Buenafuente is the recipient of six Ondas Awards and the 2020 National Television Award. He has been named one of the world’s 100 most creative minds by Forbes magazine. As the founder of El Terrat (THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO), he has been behind some of Spanish television’s most iconic and provocative moments. He currently co-hosts ‘Nadie Sabe Nada’ with Berto Romero and stars in ‘El Tenoriu’ at the Teatre Coliseum in Barcelona. He recently appeared in the series ‘El otro lado’, earning a Feroz Award nomination for Best Actor. Known for his versatility, he has also hosted some of Spain’s most high-profile cultural events, including four editions of the Goya Awards (2010, 2011, 2019, and 2020) and three editions of the People In Red Gala.

Sílvia Abril, actress, comedian, and presenter, brings her wide-ranging talent in film, theatre, and television to every appearance on Futuro Imperfecto and currently hosts La recepta perduda, a weekly show on La 2 in Catalonia. She has also served as master of ceremonies for major national events such as the Goya Awards, the Feroz Awards, the Gaudí Awards, and the People In Red Gala in Barcelona, among others.

Mediapro Events oversaw the direction and coordination of technical and artistic services across several gala events for the third consecutive year

The Latin Recording Academy once again entrusted GRUP MEDIAPRO company Mediapro Events with the production of key moments during the 24th Annual Latin Grammy Awards, held on November 13 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, United States. This marks the third year in a row that GRUP MEDIAPRO has played a central role in the audiovisual production of the Academy’s flagship event, further strengthening its position as a strategic partner of the institution, following previous editions in Seville (2023) and Miami (2024).

Professionals from four GRUP MEDIAPRO companies collaborated to deliver a wide range of production services at the most prestigious event in Latin music. Mediapro Events, GRUP MEDIAPRO’s event creation and production company, led the coordination efforts involving Mediapro North America, the group’s US-based subsidiary, and Overon, a broadcast services company, which handled image editing and global streaming services, making the Latin Grammy nominations announcement accessible worldwide.

Adisar Media, the group’s audiovisual solutions company, was responsible once again for lighting design, cinematography, and all audiovisual content for both the Premiere and Person of the Year (Poty) galas, two of the most prominent events in the Latin Grammy calendar. In addition, GRUP MEDIAPRO supplied the technical infrastructure required to film the Special Awards and Leading Ladies of Entertainment galas. Mediapro Events also managed the clipping and media monitoring services to track the global media impact of the Awards.

With a track record of producing over 25,000 live events each year, GRUP MEDIAPRO brings deep experience and global scale to high-profile productions. Alongside its contributions to the past three editions of the Latin Grammy Awards, the group has also delivered production services for major music events such as FAR Valencia, the Viña del Mar Festival, and Lollapalooza Chile, among others.

Best Actor in a Drama Series awarded to Javier Cámara (‘Yakarta’) and Best Actor in a Comedy Series to Ernesto Alterio (‘Su Majestad’)

‘Yakarta’, the original Movistar Plus+ series created by Diego San José and produced by 100 Balas (THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO) and Buendía Estudios Canarias, continues to garner accolades. This weekend, lead actor Javier Cámara was honored with the award for Best Actor in a Drama Series at the Almería International Film Festival (FICAL). This latest recognition follows the two awards the series picked up at the recent edition of Serielizados Fest, where it earned Best Screenplay for Diego San José, Daniel Castro, and Fernando Delgado-Hierro, and Best Performance for Javier Cámara and Diego San José.

At the same gala, Ernesto Alterio also took home the award for Best Actor in a Comedy Series for his performance in the first season of ‘Su Majestad’. Just a few weeks ago, it was announced that the original Prime Video series, created by Borja Cobeaga and Diego San José and produced by 100 Balas (THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO) and Sayaka Producciones, has been renewed for a second season.