Media Rights

Coverage of the major deals surrounding sport media rights

BBC’s long-term athletics deal signals commitment to free-to-air coverage

Five-year agreement with Athletic Ventures ensures broadcast continuity for UK Athletics events through 2029BBC Sport has secured the long-term broadcast rights to major domestic...

Aquatics GB to stream 2025 World Championships via Eurovision Sport

Aquatics GB will also produce two studio shows around the Championships, offering daily previews and nightly highlights across its own and Eurovision Sport’s platforms.UK...

From paddock to pop culture: How tech is fueling F1’s new...

It’s tempting to view Formula 1’s recent surge in popularity as organic, a happy accident, or the result of shifting global tastes. However, like...

What women’s sport is teaching us about smarter sponsorship

New data from the Women’s Sport Trust highlights a shift in sponsorship effectiveness, with challenger brands delivering stronger results through relevance, authenticity and emotional...

IMG enters the arena with Esports World Cup deal

IMG joins the star-studded roster of the Esports World Cup as its latest partnerThe Esports World Cup has partnered with global sports marketing giant...

DAZN’s secures Serie A UK offering amid global expansion plans

DAZN will exclusively broadcast all Serie A games throughout the 2025/26 season in the UK, the broadcaster confirmed on July 4. They also acquired non-exclusive...

ITV turns on audio description commentary for blind EURO 2025 fans

The initiative will allow blind and partially sighted fans to experience every moment of England and Wales' matches in real-time detail, marking a push...

The last free ride: Tour de France enters paywall era in...

As the Tour de France airs on UK free-to-air television for the final time, a generation of fans prepares to say goodbye to an...

Small market, big numbers: NBA Ads break the mould

Despite an unflashy Finals lineup, advertisers saw strong returns from the NBA Playoffs, as new data signals a shift in how sports viewership drives...

Insider Sport’s H1 review: The stories shaping the sports industry in...

From major sponsorship shake-ups to strategic betting partnerships, the Insider Sport team revisit some of the most-read stories of the first half of 2025—and...