Media Rights

Coverage of the major deals surrounding sport media rights

‘Definitive moment’ as XFL streamed on Walt Disney and ESPN platform

The XFL has reached an agreement with The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) and ESPN which will see all regular-season and playoff games to be...

ESPN continues to show Australian Open action for nine years

ESPN and Tennis Australia have signed a nine-year agreement for continued live coverage of the Australian Open across ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN+.   From 2023 to...

DAZN Canada to stream ‘premium’ UEFA competitions

DAZN Canada has secured a multi-year broadcast deal which includes select UEFA Nations League, European Qualifiers, and International Friendlies from 2022 to 2028. The sports...

CONMEBOL and OneFootball develop instant highlights package

The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) and OneFootball have formed a streaming partnership to give users access to the sport across Brazil and Latin...

Karate Combat finds new home across Eurosport networks

Karate Combat has confirmed a deal with Eurosport which will see the sports broadcasting platform air Karate Combat: Season 4 across its network. MMA’s Georges...

Sky Sports continues as British Basketball League broadcast partner

The British Basketball League (BBL) has extended its deal with Sky Sports which will see the UK channel continue as the broadcast partner of...

BT Sport makes 2022 UEFA Champions League finals free to view

BT Sport is making the 2022 UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Europa Conference League finals available for free to UK...

BT and Warner Bros. Discovery conclude UK and Irish sports media...

A 50-50 joint premium sports venture has been formed by BT and Warner Bros. Discovery for customers in the UK and Ireland. BT Sport gains...

Six Nations Rugby extends France Télévisions broadcast deal

Six Nations Rugby has extended its partnership with France Televisions which will continue to hold exclusive rights to Guinness Six Nations matches. From 2023 to...

UEFA Nations League and European qualifiers to be shown on Channel...

Channel 4 has secured broadcast rights for England’s matches in the UEFA Nations League, European Qualifiers to UEFA EURO 2024 as well as international...