Media & Technology

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

DAZN partners with Virgin Media to showcase Joshua vs Franklin

Sports streaming platform DAZN has announced a distribution deal with Virgin Media O2, which will see a selection of combat sports events take place...

Eurosport secures US Open broadcasting rights for France 

French tennis fans will be able to enjoy one of the sport’s largest events from the comfort of their homes after Warner Bros. Discovery...

MotoGP coverage in India secured by Viacom18

Indian MotoGP fans can now watch races live on the JioCinema and Sports18 channels after broadcaster Viacom18 secured the competition’s exclusive media rights. Events included...

ESPN elevates boxing in Africa with Top Rank partnership

ESPN has announced that it will broadcast Top Rank Boxing in Africa, as part of a multi year agreement.The multiyear agreement enhances the US...

ITV to show Dubai World Cup for the first time as...

The Dubai World Cup on Saturday 25 March at Meydan Racecourse is set to be shown by 40 broadcasters from around the world.Several big...

Kickboxing promotion GLORY unites with Wurl to bring content to new...

Kickboxing promotion, GLORY, has joined forces with Wurl, as the organisation elevates the usage of data. In collaboration with the data-driven solutions for CTV distribution...

US Open gives Italian broadcasting rights to SuperTennis

Italian free-to-air digital (FTA) and satellite tennis channel SuperTennis has won exclusive media rights to the US Open Grand Slam tournament.The multi-year deal, which...

World Athletics and Infront ink a six-year media rights deal 

World Athletics has renewed its partnership with sports marketing firm Infront for the next six years. In the updated contract, Infront will be the holder...

Argentina gives free access to nation’s friendlies in March

The government of Argentina has published an official decree allowing for the free-of-charge broadcasting of all friendlies of the men’s national football team. A newly...

DAZN launches on Sky channel 429 ahead of Anthony Joshua return

DAZN has announced its expansion in the UK, launching DAZN 1 HD on Sky Channel 429.The move comes ahead of a significant period for...