Media & Technology

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

BBC secures multi-year broadcast rights to The Open through 2027

Renewed deal includes highlights, digital clips and full live radio coverage from Royal Portrush in 2025BBC Sport has extended its long-standing partnership with The...

PFL makes African play with Sporty Group partnership

The PFL is accelerating its African expansion through a wide-ranging deal with Sporty Group.The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has revealed a multi-year partnership with...

Q&A: HW Fisher’s Martin Smith on helping footballers future-proof their finances

With more than 200 players on the books, HW Fisher’s sports advisory arm is at the heart of financial planning in elite football. Partner...

SailGP Technologies opens £7.7m innovation hub in Southampton

New centre to bolster boatbuilding, athlete training and apprenticeship development ahead of SailGP Portsmouth eventSailGP has officially launched a new technology and innovation hub...

Ligue 1+ brings DAZN on as distribution partner to meet subscriber...

DAZN has been selected by the French Professional Football League (LFP) to become the distribution partner of Ligue 1’s new direct-to-consumer (DTC) streaming service;...

England’s Lionesses outscore Club World Cup final in UK viewership

Free-to-air coverage of major football events reveals the rising profile of women’s footballEngland’s Women’s UEFA Euros match against Wales drew nearly twice as many...

Lancashire Cricket puts a spin on streaming with OTT platform

Lancashire Cricket takes streaming into its own hands with the launch of LancsTVLancashire Cricket has unveiled LancsTV, a free over-the-top (OTT) streaming service created...

IPL brand value hits $3.9bn as franchises eye global sports investor...

RCB tops franchise rankings after their maiden title win as the IPL strengthens its appeal to private capital and reinforces its position as one...

BBC’s long-term athletics deal signals commitment to free-to-air coverage

Five-year agreement with Athletic Ventures ensures broadcast continuity for UK Athletics events through 2029BBC Sport has secured the long-term broadcast rights to major domestic...

Aquatics GB to stream 2025 World Championships via Eurovision Sport

Aquatics GB will also produce two studio shows around the Championships, offering daily previews and nightly highlights across its own and Eurovision Sport’s platforms.UK...