Media Rights

Coverage of the major deals surrounding sport media rights

Amazon Prime strikes UEFA partnership to show Champions League

Amazon Prime has secured broadcast rights to the UEFA Champions League in the UK with a deal worth £1.5 billion, according to reports.This partnership...

Optus Sport secures extensive Australian rights to LaLiga

LaLiga has expanded its relations with Optus Sport, which has secured the exclusive Australian rights to stream the Spanish top-flight.The multi-year deal gives the...

Pelicans provide ‘unfettered access’ with local Bally Sports deal

The New Orleans Pelicans have extended its media rights deal with Bally Sports New Orleans, ensuring the regional network will remain the team’s exclusive...

Boston Marathon returns to ESPN and WCVB

The Boston Athletic Association (BAA) has revealed that ESPN and WCVB Channel 5 will serve as the exclusive national and local broadcast partners for...

Men’s and women’s rights sold separately in ICC media tender

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released its first Invitation To Tender (ITT) for media rights for the next cycle of ICC events beginning...

NWSL prioritises growth of the game in Just Women’s Sports media...

The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) has formed a media partnership with Just Women’s Sports (JWS).The sports coverage platform has acquired the rights to...

Apple introduces ‘historic first’ MLS streaming service

Major League Soccer (MLS) has announced a partnership with Apple which sees the Apple TV app become the exclusive home of every single live...

Major broadcasters to show Royal Ascot in over 170 territories

Royal Ascot is being shown in more than 170 territories throughout this week, with over 20 broadcasters streaming the event live in a bid...

Bell Media continues to cover a ‘comprehensive line-up’ of NFL games

The NFL has extended its comprehensive streaming rights agreement with Bell Media which will remain the exclusive television broadcast partner of the league in...

Anthony Joshua extends ‘successful’ DAZN deal after Sky Sports departure

Anthony Joshua has partnered with DAZN Group as the two-time heavyweight champion’s future fights are broadcast on the sports entertainment platform.Leaving his deal with...