KONTAN.CO.ID - JAKARTA. PSSI has taken the initiative to conduct an open tender for broadcasting rights involving several private media (broadcasters) for the management of broadcasting rights for the Indonesian national team matches and domestic competition matches at the grassroots amateur level, youth to women's football. 

To build professional, transparent, and accountable Indonesian football, PSSI officially announced the winner of the tender for the management of broadcasting rights for the Indonesian national team matches and PSSI domestic competition matches (outside of League 1 and League 2).

PSSI appointed PT Elang Mahkota Teknologi, Tbk (EMTK) through PT Surya Citra Media, Tbk (SCMA) as the winner of the Broadcasting Rights (Media Rights) tender for 2024. 

The value of the cooperation reached IDR 75 billion. This value is higher compared to the broadcasting rights value in 2023 which was IDR 56 billion.

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"In addition to the value of broadcasting rights, there are several other criteria that we value after going through a series of internal considerations at PSSI. One of them is the added value in the form of special programs and content that are beneficial to the community offered by the winner of this tender," explained PSSI Chairman Erick Thohir as quoted from the PSSI website.

"We are not only focused on the value and matches of the Indonesian national team, but we also look at other things offered by the tender participants that can add value to the overall management of matches at PSSI."

"For the first time, Indonesian football lovers can see how young Indonesian talents from 38 provinces in Indonesia compete in the Soeratin Cup U-13, 15, and U-17. Also for the first time, football lovers will be treated to women's football matches and also the best amateur league matches in League 3," added Erick.

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Erick also revealed the appointment of SCMA as the winner of the Broadcasting Rights (Media Rights) tender for 2024 through a transparent and objective process. Transparency in determining PSSI's business partners is a principle that Erick continues to apply. 

Previously, PSSI also appointed a new national team jersey partner through a transparent tender process. 

"We give the highest appreciation to the MNC Group for the cooperation that has been established during 2023, where the MNC Group has given full support to the Indonesian national team through various important matches such as Indonesia vs Argentina and Palestine, and AFC U23 Qualifiers in Solo," he revealed.

We extend our congratulations to the EMTK Group and SCM as the winners of the tender for the 2024 period as PSSI's Official Partner in managing the broadcasting rights for the Indonesian national team matches and PSSI matches outside of League 1 and League 2.

We hope that 2024 will be an important momentum in the continuation of the resurgence of better and higher quality Indonesian football. Going forward, the Indonesian national team will continue to make various improvements."

"Currently, the national team will continue the struggle to be able to provide achievements and the best match offerings, both at the ASEAN, Asia, and World levels," concluded Erick.

Editor: Syamsul Azhar