Media & Technology

Insider Sport news and analysis relating to media rights and developments in technology within the sports sector.

Apple to take exclusive US F1 rights from 2026 in five-year...

Neither F1 nor Apple have disclosed the financial terms of the deal but reports are around a $140 million annual fee figureFormula 1 has...

British horse racing turns to startups for fresh ideas

Horse racing is hoping to clear a hurdle it’s stumbled at for years with a new push to bring fresh tech innovation into the...

Northern Premier League streaming dispute explained

FC United has raised concerns over the Northern Premier League’s partnership with ClubberTV and proposed fixture changes.ClubberTV, the streaming platform covering the Trident Leagues,...

Why UEFA continues its ‘Americanisation’ of the Champions League

UEFA will make another change to the Champions League schedule by introducing a standalone fixture on opening Tuesday featuring the following year’s winners and...

Why Pakistan’s cricket board has launched its own streaming platform

As more rights holders go direct-to-fan, could this be the next big play for international federations?The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has made its biggest...

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...

Amazon unveils tool for live sports tracking player stats in real-time

Fans and advertisers can now tap into an enhanced viewing experience with real-time insights when watching live sports on Amazon Prime.The e-commerce giant unveiled...

DAZN targets $5bn revenue goal amid streaming battle

DAZN publishes stronger 2024 financial results as competition in the global sports streaming market grows.DAZN has said it is on course to reach profitability...

How interactive overlays are changing sports streaming

As attention spans shrink and fans demand more immersive experiences, interactive graphical overlays are transforming the way broadcasters connect with audiences and turning passive...

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...