Media & Technology

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

BBC working with Premier Sports to broadcast UK international football fixtures

BBC working with Premier Sports to broadcast UK international football fixturesIn a bid to avoid a broadcast blackout for the upcoming UK international football...

Eurovision Sport joins the AI craze to enhance broadcasting experience

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making its mark on the sports sector in countless ways, from marketing and fan engagement, to media and content creation....

Disney pulls sports programmes from DirecTV days before NFL season begins

Yesterday, millions of DirecTV customers lost access to Disney-owned ESPN, ABC and other sports channels after the two parties could not come to an...

ESPN remains home of US Open for next decade plus

Tennis at Flushing Meadows will continue to be broadcasted by ESPN in the US after the sports network agreed a new rights deal with...

SBC Summit Launches Media Headquarters for 2024 Event

The SBC Summit in Lisbon is set to elevate media engagement with the introduction of a dedicated Media Headquarters, designed to serve as a...

Football Australia sets media rights benchmark with Paramount

Football Australia and Paramount Australia have announced a deal to broadcast CommBank Matildas and Subway Socceroos’ games through 2028.As per the agreement, Network 10...

Ligue 1 takes to streaming in the UK and Ireland

Ligue 1 has opted to go down the direct-to-customer route in the UK and Ireland by launching its LIgue 1 Pass streaming platform in...

BBC Sport adds 2025 Rugby World Cup to growing women’s sport...

BBC Sport has secured the rights to the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup in the UK during a time of growth for women’s rugby...

World Rugby enlists Two Circles to grow media and commercial value

World Rugby, the global governing body of rugby union, has set itself the task of making the sport as relevant and accessible as possible....

BKFC launches standalone channel on FuboTV

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) will now be able to reach new audiences after launching a dedicated standalone channel on FuboTV. The combat sports promotion’s...