Media & Technology

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

Premier League signs new £51m broadcast deal with JioStar in India

Fans of the Premier League in India will now be able to watch matches on JioStar from next season after the league agreed a...

Genius Sports to create Madden-esque experience for NFL clash with NBC...

Video game elements are becoming increasingly incorporated into modern sports broadcasting as a means of boosting fan engagement and retaining audiences.As such, a collaboration...

Report: Women’s Championship looking to build on WSL’s YouTube success

The English Women’s Championship is taking to YouTube as well as maintaining its existing domestic broadcasting arrangements according to The Guardian.The media outlet reports...

IMG to continue building social media strategies for NHL 

The National Hockey League (NHL) has continued its partnership with IMG for the latter to extend its oversight of the league’s international social media...

Saudi Pro League extends Stats Perform deal to include AI integration

The Saudi Pro League has expanded its agreement with Stats Perform to ensure every top-flight Saudi football club and the league’s own media and...

‘Vital football regulator is free of vested interests’ – legal insights...

The Labour government’s Football Governance Bill is an ambitious piece of legislation with some lofty goals for English football, one of the UK’s most...

Formula E partners with ITV in return to UK free TV

Formula E has returned to free-to-air television in the UK via a deal with ITV, one of the country’s oldest terrestrial broadcasters.The electronic motorsports...

Saudi Pro League partners OneFootball for enhanced fan engagement

The Saudi Pro League (SPL) is moving to further enhance its international visibility through content at a time of heightened investment in the country’s...

Darts negotiations heat up with Sky’s deal expiring

Reports suggest that Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) may be looking for a new home as Barry Hearn calls for Sky to “up the ante”. According...

EFL levels up US engagement with Cosm’s 8k broadcasts

The EFL has announced that five fixtures will be showcased in shared reality at Cosm's immersive entertainment venues in Los Angeles and Dallas.In collaboration...