Media Rights

Coverage of the major deals surrounding sport media rights

EFL confirms Sky Sports as preferred bidder to continue to as...

Sky Sports has been selected by the English Football League (EFL) as the preferred broadcaster to negotiate the next TV rights package with the...

Does the FA’s media rights venture signal an end to the...

The Football Association (FA) is exploring whether to drop the 3pm Saturday TV blackout for FA Cup matches as streaming service platforms wait in...

YES Network launches primetime sports streaming subscription service

The Yankee Entertainment and Sports Network (YES) has released its latest subscription product where fans can enjoy some of the most anticipated sports matches...

Parachute payments the sticking point in EFL and Premier League financing...

As English football prepares for financial and regulatory overhaul, reports have suggested that parachute payments are the key stumbling block in finding a universal...

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...