Media Rights

Coverage of the major deals surrounding sport media rights

OKTAGON MMA builds up German profile with new broadcast deal

OKTAGON MMA has further extended its broadcasting reach via a deal with RTL, one of Germany’s largest media outlets.The Czech-Slovak promotion has been seeking...

NRL remains one of Australia’s most viewed sports leagues

The 2024 National Rugby League (NRL) season is breaking records across domestic Australian sports broadcasting partner Foxtel Group’s networks.Viewership rose across the group’s Foxtel,...

WSL runs into issues to broadcast games to bypass 3pm blackout

In a bid to maximise its visibility and the value of its next broadcast rights deal, the Women’s Super League (WSL) has explored ending...

Channel 4’s YouTube use in Paralympic coverage paid off

Channel 4’s coverage of the Paris Paralympics is reaching a large audience according to the British broadcaster’s viewing figures.Over 17.4million viewers across both linear...

Amazon to make major US sports live streaming bid for Bally...

Amazon is looking to further bolster its portfolio of live sports broadcasting by acquiring Bally Sports’ regional games for the NBA, MLB and NHL. The...

DAZN expects big things from Game Pass in 2024 NFL season

DAZN expects its NFL Game Pass product to repeat the successes of 2023, with the 2024 NFL season set to commence today (5 September).The...

SBC launches new Affiliate Leaders magazine

The travails of betting and gaming SEOs during a year of chaotic activity by Google is the subject of the cover story for the...

High prices push French fans to illegal streaming

A survey by Odoxa found that 65% of French football fans feel that DAZN’s pricing drives people to watch Ligue 1 matches through illegal...

BBC working with Premier Sports to broadcast UK international football fixtures

BBC working with Premier Sports to broadcast UK international football fixturesIn a bid to avoid a broadcast blackout for the upcoming UK international football...

Eurovision Sport joins the AI craze to enhance broadcasting experience

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making its mark on the sports sector in countless ways, from marketing and fan engagement, to media and content creation....