Sky NZ seizes opening to secure 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup
Pay-television broadcaster Sky New Zealand’s agreement for exclusive media rights to all matches of the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup is the largest ever deal for the tournament in the country.
SABC nets two-year deal for NBA with eye on more top-tier properties
The NBA, which opened its African headquarters in Johannesburg in 2010, sees widespread free-to-air coverage on the public-service broadcaster as key to growth in South Africa.
Eleven seizes opportunity for reduced Premier League fee in Portugal
Subscription broadcaster Eleven Sports’ deal for exclusive rights in Portugal to the English Premier League was enabled largely due to low first-round bids from competitors.
Sony renews rights to Lanka Premier League
Indian pay-television broadcaster Sony Pictures Networks has secured television and digital rights in India for this year's second edition of the Lanka Premier League
Nent lands long-term Damallsvenskan rights in deal including Sweden
The Nordic Entertainment (Nent) Group has secured a deal with the Swedish Elite Football Dam (EFD) which will see its Viaplay streaming service show the top-tier of women's football in Sweden, the Damallsvenskan,…
F1 TV launches on connected TV devices
The Formula One motor-racing championship has launched its F1 TV OTT service on connected TV devices
Outside broadcast firm Arena Television ceases trading
Arena Television, one of the UK's largest independently-owned outside broadcast companies, has ceased trading after more than 30 years
Watchdog rejects RFEF collusion claims in Copa del Rey rights bidding
Spain's competition watchdog, the Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia (CNMC), has said there was no pact between the Mediapro agency, public broadcaster RTVE, media group Mediaset and telco …
Sky Mexico renews LaLiga rights for eight seasons from 2024-25
Spain’s LaLiga has renewed its deal with Sky Mexico for a further eight seasons from 2024-25, securing a long-term broadcast home in one of its most important territories.
Sports Entertainment Network NZ acquires Otago Nuggets
Radio network Sports Entertainment Network New Zealand has acquired the Otago Nuggets, a team in the New Zealand National Basketball League