Media Rights

Coverage of the major deals surrounding sport media rights

ESPN signs worldwide NWSL deal

ESPN has secured the worldwide rights to broadcast the regular season matches of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL).The broadcaster already holds the rights...

theScore strikes New Jersey sports betting approval

Media and sports betting firm theScore, is looking to extend its footprint into the New Jersey sports betting space after initial approval by the state’s Division of Gaming...

ITV and La Liga confirms continuation of broadcasting partnership

At the last minute, ITV has struck a deal to broadcast the opening of the Spanish football league season, which gets back underway this...

ICC confirms tender sale for upcoming events

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has begun a tender process with the aim of selling the digital rights to a 12 event package that...

The broadcasting landscape for the season ahead

On Friday night, we welcome live English Premier League (PL) action back onto our screens - in sitting rooms, kitchens, bedrooms and pubs all...

Premier League makes YouTube debut ahead of new season

Ahead of the new season, the English Premier League is looking to deepen online engagement with the launch of its official YouTube channel.The channel...

beIN Asia Pacific lands Rugby World Cup 2019 rights

beIN Asia Pacific has been named the exclusive Rugby World Cup 2019 rights holder for Cambodia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Timor-Leste...

The Washington Redskins enhances fan engagement with NBC

The Washington Redskins has partnered with NBC Sports Washington to provide the National Football League’s (NFL) first interactive, predictive-gaming live television presentation of the team’s four preseason...

The FA elevates exposure of women’s football with new platform

The Football Association (FA) is looking to expand the coverage of women’s football, with the launch of ‘The FA Player’ for the coming season.Building...

Whistle-to-whistle ban to commence today

As the new football season approaches its kick-off, the sports betting industry seeks to limit its exposure during live sports with the introduction of a'whistle-to-whistle'...