Media Rights

Coverage of the major deals surrounding sport media rights

Newcastle United flipped loss into profit in 2023/24 financial year

The significance of Champions League football to a club’s commercial performance has been hammered home yet again, this time in Newcastle United's financial results.Newcastle...

LaLiga free-to-air rights may be up for grabs for UK media

Spain’s LaLiga has put free-to-air TV rights to tender in the UK and Ireland in what could be a rare win for the terrestrial...

Chelsea and Disney+ enlist former pros for unique UEFA stream

Chelsea FC has collaborated with Disney+ to enhance one of its three streams for the club’s UEFA Conference League match against Denmark’s Copenhagen on...

Full speed ahead with Hulu merger for Fubo after 19% 2024...

After reporting a solid financial performance for 2024, FuboTV has re-emphasised what it believes is a ‘game-changing opportunity’ in its recent merger with a...

Illegal streaming causing headaches for leagues and broadcasters alike

Sports stakeholders are becoming increasingly frustrated with the extent of illegal streaming, and fingers are being pointed in different directions.At the FT’s recent Business...

Formula One 2024 revenue up but profit takes a hit

Formula One continues to find winning ways according to the motorsports series’ latest financial results, with revenue continuing to climb year-over-year.The racing championship, which...

DAZN hires former NBA Europe VP to head up new basketball...

DAZN has created a new division, DAZN Basketball, which will consolidate its extensive roster of basketball content.The move is indicative of the OTT sports...

UFC & WWE post “record financial performances” for 2024

The TKO merger of the UFC and WWE in 2023 continues to be a financial success, with both combat organisations posting “record financial performances”. Within...

ESPN lists Premier League and FA Cup as growth pillars in...

ESPN has renewed its Premier League rights in South America, Brazil and the Caribbean through 2028, along with the Emirates FA Cup in South...

Saudi Pro League partners with Footballco to drive fan engagement 

The Saudi Pro League (SPL) has launched Yalla SPL, an English-language show on YouTube, in partnership with Footballco. Aiming to appeal to Gen-Z audiences, the...