Media Rights

Coverage of the major deals surrounding sport media rights

SPORTEL Monaco unveils powerhouse speaker lineup

Business and innovation executive lineup to headline sport media’s flagship event.In just under two weeks SPORTEL Monaco (20-22 October), will kick off with an...

Why Ligue 1 clubs are still concerned over its broadcast future

Ligue 1 clubs will accumulate a total of $166m in broadcast revenue via the league’s new direct-to-consumer (DTC) streaming service Ligue 1+. L’Equipe reported the...

Champions League on BBC: when will the women’s game make the...

BBC’s Champions League deal increases fans but may offer a commercial reality check on women’s football, certainly from a broadcasting standpoint.BBC Sport has agreed...

ITV keeps horse racing visible as tax debate drags on

TV’s new deal brings UK horse racing to millions, but the sport faces falling attendances and ongoing tax uncertainties.ITV will broadcast UK horse racing...

New deal, new season, new growth opportunities for WSL & Sky...

The Women’s Super League (WSL) is riding a wave of momentum as it headed into the 2025/26 season. Not only will English fans be feeling...

TKO puts its combat sports eggs in Paramount’s basket

Zuffa Boxing follows UFC to Skydance’s Paramount following the success of its first card. Zuffa Boxing has announced Paramount will become its exclusive streaming...

The money game in women’s rugby

As the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 reaches its climax at a sold-out Twickenham, the tournament has showcased not just record-breaking crowds but a...

AFL follows Bundesliga with creator-led watchalong experiment

The AFL’s live watchalong experiment with Dan Gorringe highlights a potential evolution in sports broadcasting.The Australian Football League (AFL) will experiment with a new...

Has Zuffa Boxing and Netflix proven a new model can work?

Terence Crawford made history on September 13, but was the bout also a win for newcomers Netflix and Zuffa Boxing?The Crawford-Álvarez fight offered the...

Inside the Legends Charity Game build-up

Lisbon hosts a one-night stadium show that aims to raise seven figures for frontline causes. Insider Sport goes behind the scenes on broadcast, ticketing,...