Media & Technology

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

beIN Sports secures French rights for EURO 2024 & 2028

The UEFA European Championships are set to be held on beIN Sports in France over the next four years, beginning with EURO 2024 this...

Research finds consumer disconnect for Euro 2024 sponsors

A study by retail sales consultancy Sellex has found that there is only a minimal difference in consumer recognition between official Euro 2024 sponsors...

Scottish FA renews BBC and Premier Sports for consistency

The Scottish Football Association (FA) has confirmed a new five-year agreement with Premier Sports and BBC Scotland for the Scottish Gas Men’s Scottish Cup.Under...

Amnesty International warns FIFA ahead of World Cup bids

Amnesty International, a global non-governmental organisation focused on human rights, has warned FIFA about the upcoming World Cup bids for 2030 and 2034.The warning...

Bayer Leverkusen hails Kitman Labs’ data analytics in partnership renewal

Bundesliga champion Bayer Leverkusen has renewed its six-year partnership with sports intelligence company Kitman Labs, expanding on its Software-as-a-Service capabilities. The German football club will...

Premier Sports snaps up top-flight football tournament coverage

The Scottish Premiership has secured further visibility by following up its Sky Sports and contract renewal with a partnership with Premier Sports.The five-season partnership...

Stats Perform reclaims ICC official data distribution rights

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a new arrangement with Stats Perform, which returns as its data collection and distribution partner, having previously...

Eurosport continues to serve up Wimbledon coverage in multi-country deal

Wimbledon has secured its media visibility across Europe through an agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), which is in turn further enhancing its sporting...

EFL Cup heads free-to-air as ITV and Sky agree to broadcast...

ITV and Sky have agreed in principle to split coverage of two English Football League (EFL) tournaments - the EFL Championship and the EFL...

Bundesliga taps Infront for international growth strategy

Bundesliga International, a subsidiary of Deutsche Fußball Liga (DFL), has appointed Infront to manage media rights for its first and second division across Europe.Under...