Media & Technology

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

NSL maximises broadcast reach with new Sky Sports deal

The Netball Super League (NSL) will continue to be broadcast on Sky Sports and showcase more games than before in a new agreement. Following what...

Saudi PIF-owned sports investment group buys DAZN stake

DAZN links to Saudi Arabia and the Riyadh Season sporting events company have grown stronger after the platform penned a deal with SURJ Sports...

Madrid Man City game posts over four million viewers on Amazon

Amazon Prime Video’s coverage of the UEFA Champions League play-off first leg tie between Manchester City and Real Madrid drew in a new streaming...

Glen Swinney, Racing1 & ARC: critical UK racing stays relevant for...

Horse racing is one of the world’s oldest sports and counts many people and organisations as stakeholders, spanning from race organisers, media outlets, bookmakers...

French football league takes DAZN to court over media payments

The media rights drama in French football is not letting up as the Professional Football League (LFP) takes one of its key broadcasting partners...

Super League breaks attendance record in historic season start

The Betfred Super League’s 2025 season began with a historic night of rugby when Leigh Leopards got a win on the road against Wigan...

Tencent secures Wimbledon rights in China for next three years

Tencent, a Chinese technology conglomerate, has secured broadcast rights for Wimbledon in a multi-year partnershipOne of tennis’ grand slam competitions will be available to...

WTA achieves record viewership with Saudi support

The WTA has revealed record viewership numbers for the 2024 season as the impact of women’s tennis continues to expand. According to the WTA, the...

Report: ESPN’s Top Rank boxing and UFC deals nearing end

Reports have emerged that ESPN’s eight-year-long broadcasting partnership with the Top Rank boxing promotion is coming to an end.According to Front Office Sports, Top...

Super Bowl LIX posts record viewership to become most-watched ever

Last Sunday’s Super Bowl LIX is set to become the most-watched in history, according to Nielsen ratings. The Philadelphia Eagles’ 44-20 triumphant victory over the...