Raffi Ahmad and RANS Entertainment have partnered with MNC Group to secure the broadcast rights for Persib Bandung and Borneo FC matches in the ASEAN Club Championship Shopee Cup 2026-2027, committing tens of billions of rupiah to broadcast the fixtures for free on YouTube, celebrity.okezone.com reported.
RANS Entertainment Streams Tournament Matches for Free on YouTube
The decision to acquire the expensive tournament license aims to remove financial barriers for domestic football supporters, according to celebrity.okezone.com. Raffi Ahmad explained during a press conference in Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, that purchasing the broadcast rights was a necessary commitment to back Indonesian clubs on the regional stage. Instead of locking the matches behind a paywall, RANS Entertainment will stream the fixtures live on its official YouTube channel so that fans across the country can watch without charge.
MNC Group Co-CEO Angela Tanoesoedibjo noted during the announcement that the digital footprint of RANS Entertainment complements traditional television broadcasts by expanding the reach of the tournament to a broader audience, celebrity.okezone.com reported.
Persib Bandung Prepares for Group B in Bangkok
Persib Bandung enters ASEAN Club Championship play with an opening fixture against Port FC on October 8, 2026, at Thammasat Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, according to persib.co.id and detikcom. The club’s participation was officially discussed during a collaborative press conference held at Le Nusa Jakarta on Monday, September 28, featuring Deputy CEO PT Persib Bandung Bermartabat Adhitia Putra Herawan alongside the broadcast partners, persib.co.id reported.
Adhitia Putra Herawan stated that competing in the regional tournament allows the club to elevate its competitive standards while representing Bandung and Indonesia internationally, persib.co.id reported. The team views the regional calendar as an opportunity to gain valuable experience against top-tier Southeast Asian opponents.
Persib Faces Top Regional Clubs in Group B
Persib finds itself in a challenging Group B alongside Port FC from Thailand, Johor Darul Ta’zim from Malaysia, Lion City Sailors from Singapore, Cong An Ha Noi from Vietnam, PKR Svay Rieng from Cambodia, and Shan United from Myanmar, as detailed by infobdg.com and ANTARA News Yogyakarta. Winger Mariano Peralta acknowledged the difficult composition of the group, noting that it brings together the finest clubs from each nation to raise the overall level of competition, infobdg.com reported.
Despite facing a congested fixture list that marks their fourth competition of the season, Peralta emphasized that the squad is accustomed to heavy workloads from previous years, ANTARA News Yogyakarta reported. Fellow winger Luka Menalo added that the coaching staff has analyzed Port FC thoroughly through daily match reviews, and the team aims to secure three points in Bangkok despite managing minor injuries and national team absences, detikcom reported.
Where to Watch Persib Bandung and Borneo FC Matches?
Where can fans watch the Persib Bandung and Borneo FC matches for free?
The matches will be broadcast live and free of charge on the official YouTube channel of RANS Entertainment, following the acquisition of the tournament rights by Raffi Ahmad in collaboration with MNC Group, celebrity.okezone.com reported.
When does Persib Bandung play its opening match in the ASEAN Club Championship?
Persib will kick off its Group B campaign against Port FC on October 8, 2026, at Thammasat Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, with kickoff scheduled for 19.00 WIB, detikcom and persib.co.id reported.
Which teams are included in Persib Bandung’s group?
Persib is placed in Group B alongside Port FC (Thailand), Johor Darul Ta’zim (Malaysia), Lion City Sailors (Singapore), Cong An Ha Noi (Vietnam), PKR Svay Rieng (Kamboja), and Shan United (Myanmar), according to infobdg.com.
