Media & Technology

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

Royal Ascot reaches 180 territories as TV strategy shifts

HBA Media holds Royal Ascot's reach at a record 180 territories and 30 networks, but new free-to-air deals in Australia, Canada and Asia mark...

Sideline Moves: Mourinho returns to Real Madrid

Welcome to Sideline Moves, Insider Sport's weekly roundup spotlighting the key moves shaping the business of sportEvery Friday, we bring you the latest executive...

Beyond the Scoreline: How fan expectations are reshaping World Cup coverage

Today (11 June), the world’s-largest sporting event, the 2026 FIFA World Cup, will kick-off in Mexico City as co-hosts Mexico take on South Africa...

Audi leads push to protect turbo in F1 engines

The debate over F1's next engine formula continues to roar on, with turbocharging taking centre stageAudi has insisted that turbocharging must be preserved in...

FIFA secures vital Indian viewership coverage of 2026 World Cup

Just one week before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Mexico, FIFA has agreed a broadcast rights deal with India’s Zee Entertainment...

HBO Max loses 3.7m Champion League Final audience to illegal stream

The UEFA Champions League Final is reported to have been watched by an illegal streaming audience of 3.7 million in the UK.The figure has...

Starmer’s Champions League plea rings hollow without the law to back...

The UK Prime Minister wants TNT Sports to show the Champions League final for free – but his own club's run to the final,...

“Betting is a fan tool”, says F1’s Head of Betting –...

F1's Mark Wrigley outlines how the sport is building a wagering proposition designed around fan engagement rather than short-term commercial returnsFormula One’s (F1) Head...

TNT Sports makes unprecedented Champions League Final move

For the first time in the competition's history, the Champions League Final will not be available for free to viewers due to a decision...

FIFA secures China World Cup broadcaster as India talks continue

FIFA has confirmed China Media Group as the official broadcaster for the next two men’s and women’s World Cups, easing concerns over its presence...