Media Rights

Coverage of the major deals surrounding sport media rights

UFC incorporates TikTok videos into live broadcasting

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has extended its ongoing partnership with TikTok, integrating the social media video platform into its live broadcasting.Utilising cloud software provided...

AGCOM launches TIM probe as DAZN opens talks with Italian media...

Italy’s communications regulator AGCOM has opened an investigation into Telecom Italia (TIM) over its Serie A distribution deal with digital streaming service DAZN.According to...

Manchester City reveals £126m losses for 2019/20

Premier League giants Manchester City posted a net loss of £126 million for the turbulent 2019/20 season following the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.According...

Upcoming Women’s Six Nations finds new home on Fox

The 2021 Women’s Six Nations will be screened on terrestrial television network Fox after the US broadcaster penned a one-year agreement with the tournament.Expanding...

Top Rank appoints Kelly to oversee corporate partnerships

US-based boxing promotion Top Rank has filled its newly created vacancy of Chief Revenue Officer, appointing industry veteran Brian Kelly.In his new role at...

Saudi Sports Company awarded AFC media package

The Saudi Sports Company (SSC) has locked down the rights to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) national team and club competitions for the 2021...

Netflix set for fourth ‘Drive to Survive’ Formula One docu-series

Filming has begun on the fourth season of the popular Netflix show ‘Formula 1: Drive to Survive’, the series’ Executive Producer, James Gay-Rees, has...

Infront nets Serie A international media rights

The Infront media agency has secured the international broadcasting rights to Italy’s top-flight Serie A football tournament.Luca De Siervo, President of Serie A, was...

New-look Champions League reforms pushed back as ECA hits stumbling block

A decision on the changes to the format of the UEFA Champions League has been delayed until April after clubs hit a stumbling block...

NFL gives 17-game regular season revamp the green light

The National Football League (NFL) has formally ratified plans for the expansion of the regular season to 17 games from the 2021 campaign following...