NBS Sport

NBS Sport Uganda
CountryUganda
HeadquartersNext Media Park
Programming
Language(s)English, Luganda
Picture format1080i HDTV
(downscaled to 16:9 576i for the SDTV feed), Colour
Ownership
OwnerNext Media Services
Key peopleKin Kariisa (Group CEO)
Sister channelsNBS Television, Sanyuka TV
History
Launched8 June 2022 (8 June 2022)
Links
Websitenbssport.co.ug
Availability
Terrestrial
(Startimes), DSTV, Free to Air, GOtv

NBS Sport is a Ugandan sports television network based in Kampala, Uganda. The channel was launched on 8 June 2022 and it started broadcasting on that same day.[1] The station operates as a 24-hour sports channel and is owned by Next Media Services, the same company that operates NBS Television and Sanyuka TV.[1][2][3][4]

History

NBS Sport was established as part of Next Media Services' expansion into specialized sports broadcasting. Its headquarter is located at Next Media Park, Plot 13, summit view Road, Kampala, Uganda. The channel officially commenced operations with live National Basketball coverage, marking its entry into Uganda's sports broadcasting landscape.[5]

The station was founded under the leadership of Kin Kariisa, who serves as Group CEO of Next Media Services and previously established NBS Television in 2008. The launch of NBS Sport represented a strategic move to capture the growing sports entertainment market in Uganda and across East Africa.[6]

Distribution

NBS Sport is available through multiple distribution platforms to ensure wide accessibility across Uganda. NBS Sport is available on DStv Channel 377, StarTimes Channel 255, and Free-To-Air Channel 34 and exclusively streamed via AfroMobile.[7] The channel broadcasts in both high-definition and standard-definition formats to accommodate different viewing preferences and technical capabilities.[1]

Recognition and awards

NBS Sport has achieved significant recognition within Uganda's broadcasting industry. NBS Sport has been ranked as Uganda's number one sports television station, reaffirming its dominance in sports broadcasting, according to recent industry assessments.[8]

Programming

The station is known for its focus on sports 24/7, with covering live sports events in Uganda like the National Basketball League,[9] Pool Table competitions, Uganda Boxing Champions League, Uganda Rugby League among others.[10][11][12]

Rugby coverage

One of NBS Sport's flagship programming partnerships involves rugby broadcasting. NBS Sport will broadcast live matches from the Nile Special Uganda Rugby Premier League every Saturday starting 2:00 PM, giving viewers a 360 action of the best teams and players in action.[13][14]

Football programming

The channel provides extensive football coverage, including English Premier League fixtures and local Ugandan football competitions. NBS Sports is available on all distribution channels, including DSTV channel 377, StarTimes channel 255, free-to-air channel 34, and AfroMobile.[15]

Location

Its headquarter is located at Next Media Park, Plot 13, summit view Road, Kampala, Uganda.[9][16]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Meet NBS Sport, Next Media's 24-hour Sports Channel". The Kampala Post. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  2. ^ "NBS Sport: Next Media's 24-hour sports-dedicated channel launches". 8 June 2022.
  3. ^ "We have launched, NBS Sport, a 24-hour sports-dedicated channel". 8 June 2022.
  4. ^ Mugume, Paul (6 June 2022). "Next Media Set to Launch an 'Only Sports' TV Station".
  5. ^ Atukunda, Rogers (13 June 2022). "NBS TV Unveils New Sports Channel with Joseph Kigozi as General Manager". SoftPower News. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  6. ^ "About Next Media Services". Next Media Services. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  7. ^ "NBS Sport kicks off 2022/23 Nile Special Uganda Rugby Premier League Coverage". Next Media. 20 January 2023. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  8. ^ "NBS Sport Ranked Uganda's Best Sports Television Station". NBS Sport. 18 February 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  9. ^ a b "NBS Sport: Next Media's 24-hour sports dedicated channel launched". 8 June 2022. Archived from the original on 16 July 2022.
  10. ^ Tendo, Elizabeth. "NBS Sport to Broadcast 2025 MTN Busoga Masaza Cup Opener live from Buyende". Nilepost News. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  11. ^ Tendo, Elizabeth. "NBS Sport Teeing Off in Lugazi at the Pearl of Africa Golf Series Ahead of National Open". Nilepost News. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  12. ^ Tendo, Elizabeth. "NBS Sport Launches 'The State of Ugandan Sport' Symposium to Unite All Voices in Ugandan Sport". Nilepost News. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  13. ^ "NBS Sport, Uganda Rugby Union Launch 2022/23 Nile Special Uganda Rugby Premier League Season Broadcast". NBS Sport. 12 January 2023. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  14. ^ Tendo, Elizabeth. "NBS Sport Gears Up for Live Coverage of the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup". Nilepost News. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  15. ^ "2022/2023 Uganda NBS Sports EPL fixtures, catch all NBS EPL schedules every weekend". Bana.co.ke. 22 July 2024. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  16. ^ "NBS Sport: Next Media's 24-hour sports dedicated channel launched". 8 June 2022.
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