Media Rights

Coverage of the major deals surrounding sport media rights

UK Athletics looks to tap into ‘unparalleled audience reach’ of the...

UK Athletics (UKA) has struck a deal with the BBC, as the sport looks to be broadcast to ‘the widest possible audience’. As part of...

MLS to be broadcast in bars and restaurants through DirecTV deal

DirecTV has been granted MLS broadcasting rights after becoming the national provider of the Apple-backed MLS Season Pass. In what could be a key move...

NBC agrees deal to broadcast Tour de France for another six...

The Tour de France - cycling’s flagship event - will remain on NBC for a further six years after a broadcast rights agreement to...

Apple unveils details for ‘large scale’ production plans with MLS

Further details have been revealed surrounding the production plans for the debut season of the partnership between the Major League Soccer (MLS) and Apple.As...

DAZN broadens European football rights with ELEVEN Group acquisition

DAZN Group has confirmed the completion of its acquisition of the ELEVEN Group businesses as well as social media creative agency, Team Whistle.By incorporating...

NBA rights at the centre of broadcasting bidding war

The NBA's TV deal with its pre-existing contractors is nearing its end, with several major companies interested in acquiring its broadcast rights for their...

Tata Communications takes driver’s seat in ABB FIA Formula E World...

Global commtech company Tata Communications has signed a multi-year deal with Formula E, becoming the official broadcast distribution provider to the ABB FIA Formula...

Super Bowl commercials top $7M with no crypto ads this year

During this year’s Super Bowl between the eventual champions Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles, commercials once again took the limelight off the field. The...

beIN Media secures MENA broadcasting rights to CONMEBOL matches

Global sports and entertainment platform beIN Media Group has acquired the broadcasting rights to South America’s biggest football clashes.For at least the next three...

AEW to appear on ESPN for fans in Australia, New Zealand...

ESPN has secured exclusive broadcast rights to American professional wrestling promotion, All Elite Wrestling (AEW).From 16 February, the channel will broadcast matches and further...