Media Rights

Coverage of the major deals surrounding sport media rights

WNBA finals revamped as league notes increase in audience engagement

The governing board of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) has responded to an uptick in demand for the tournament with a structural revamp.Under...

Non-televised WSL matches triple viewing figures through YouTube deal 

The Women’s Super League’s (WSL) non-nationally televised matches have seen a surge in viewership thanks to a recent deal signed with YouTube. After agreeing to...

FIBA and EBU team up for free and expanded basketball coverage

FIBA, basketball’s world governing body, and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) have signed a four-year deal broadcasting deal. As part of the agreement, basketball fans...

Saudi PIF interested in $1bn stake in DAZN 

The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) is reportedly looking to further enhance its influence in the world of sport with a stake acquisition in...

Super League Basketball follows DAZN deal with new production partnerships

The UK’s Super League Basketball (SLB) is moving to further enhance its broadcast reach and appeal with the 2024/25 season underway, announcing some new...

Huge media coverage secured for French racing’s flagship fixture

Horse racing media group HBA Media has secured wide visibility for one of its flagship French assets, the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe,...

English Premiership Rugby renews free-to-air deal with ITV

UK free-to-air broadcaster ITV has secured a two-year extension to its agreement with Premiership Rugby, though pay-TV network TNT Sports will retain some rights.ITV...

UK’s Super League Basketball lands on DAZN for debut season

Leading streaming service DAZN has acquired the exclusive rights to broadcast the newly formed UK Super League Basketball (SLB). All games will be available to...

Spotlight Sports rebrands content hubs under ‘Halo’ umbrella

UK-based sports content and media company Spotlight Sports Group has rebranded its content platforms under the name ‘Halo Content Destinations’.The company is branding its...

OKTAGON MMA builds up German profile with new broadcast deal

OKTAGON MMA has further extended its broadcasting reach via a deal with RTL, one of Germany’s largest media outlets.The Czech-Slovak promotion has been seeking...