Media Rights

Coverage of the major deals surrounding sport media rights

Full speed ahead with Hulu merger for Fubo after 19% 2024...

After reporting a solid financial performance for 2024, FuboTV has re-emphasised what it believes is a ‘game-changing opportunity’ in its recent merger with a...

Illegal streaming causing headaches for leagues and broadcasters alike

Sports stakeholders are becoming increasingly frustrated with the extent of illegal streaming, and fingers are being pointed in different directions.At the FT’s recent Business...

Formula One 2024 revenue up but profit takes a hit

Formula One continues to find winning ways according to the motorsports series’ latest financial results, with revenue continuing to climb year-over-year.The racing championship, which...

DAZN hires former NBA Europe VP to head up new basketball...

DAZN has created a new division, DAZN Basketball, which will consolidate its extensive roster of basketball content.The move is indicative of the OTT sports...

UFC & WWE post “record financial performances” for 2024

The TKO merger of the UFC and WWE in 2023 continues to be a financial success, with both combat organisations posting “record financial performances”. Within...

ESPN lists Premier League and FA Cup as growth pillars in...

ESPN has renewed its Premier League rights in South America, Brazil and the Caribbean through 2028, along with the Emirates FA Cup in South...

Saudi Pro League partners with Footballco to drive fan engagement 

The Saudi Pro League (SPL) has launched Yalla SPL, an English-language show on YouTube, in partnership with Footballco. Aiming to appeal to Gen-Z audiences, the...

ESPN ends over 30-year MLB broadcast partnership 

ESPN will be out of the baseball business after it was confirmed the US sports network opted out of its contract for national broadcast...

ATP to focus on “great stories” following Overtime partnership 

The ATP has partnered with sports media company Overtime to appeal to younger audiences through ‘behind-the-scenes’ tennis content. At the centre court of this deal...

DAZN sees 23% increase in NFL Game Pass users ahead of...

DAZN has reported strong consumer engagement with its NFL Game Pass product at a time when America’s biggest sports tournament is eyeing up a...