Media Rights

Coverage of the major deals surrounding sport media rights

US largest online bookmaker signs EuroLeague basketball media deal

FanDuel, the leading US online sports betting operator by market share, has signed a broadcasting arrangement with the EuroLeague, the pan-European basketball league.The company...

A-League eyeing up sponsorship opportunities in Stats Perform data renewal

The Australian and New Zealand A-League is seeking to expand its sponsor inventory, renewing its media data partnership with Stats Perform to do so.Under...

French clubs threaten beIN Sports over missed payments

The situation between Ligue 1 and beIN Sports is becoming increasingly complicated, as the broadcaster has yet to make the first payment on the...

WNBA finals revamped as league notes increase in audience engagement

The governing board of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) has responded to an uptick in demand for the tournament with a structural revamp.Under...

Non-televised WSL matches triple viewing figures through YouTube deal 

The Women’s Super League’s (WSL) non-nationally televised matches have seen a surge in viewership thanks to a recent deal signed with YouTube. After agreeing to...

FIBA and EBU team up for free and expanded basketball coverage

FIBA, basketball’s world governing body, and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) have signed a four-year deal broadcasting deal. As part of the agreement, basketball fans...

Saudi PIF interested in $1bn stake in DAZN 

The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) is reportedly looking to further enhance its influence in the world of sport with a stake acquisition in...

Super League Basketball follows DAZN deal with new production partnerships

The UK’s Super League Basketball (SLB) is moving to further enhance its broadcast reach and appeal with the 2024/25 season underway, announcing some new...

Huge media coverage secured for French racing’s flagship fixture

Horse racing media group HBA Media has secured wide visibility for one of its flagship French assets, the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe,...

English Premiership Rugby renews free-to-air deal with ITV

UK free-to-air broadcaster ITV has secured a two-year extension to its agreement with Premiership Rugby, though pay-TV network TNT Sports will retain some rights.ITV...