DAZN threatens legal steps in escalation of Bundesliga rights dispute
The row between the DFL and its incumbent broadcaster DAZN has escalated after the latter vowed to take legal action over the Bundesliga domestic tender, prompting a fiery response from the league.
F1 seeks to serve growing US fanbase with FAST channel
The Formula 1 Channel becomes the latest addition to F1’s portfolio of programming currently available for fans in the USA, supporting the core live offerings from ESPN and F1 TV.
Movistar Plus+ joins WSC Sports’ client roster
WSC Sports has agreed a multi-year deal with Movistar Plus+, the OTT service of the Telefónica-owned pay-television broadcaster.
PCCW gets on board for E1’s ‘Race to Hong Kong’
The E1 World Championship has agreed a broadcast rights deal with telco PCCW covering Hong Kong, which will be the destination for its inaugural season’s concluding event.
FanCode to follow Maini in DTM
Indian streaming platform FanCode has acquired rights to German motor-racing series DTM.
Premier Sports retains Copa América rights
Premier Sports has continued its association with the Copa América by acquiring exclusive rights in the UK and Ireland to this year’s edition of the national team football tournament.
Tubi signs FAST channels pact with DAZN
Tubi, Fox’s ad-supported streaming service, has agreed a licensing deal in the United States and Canada for DAZN’s FAST channels.
Lega Serie A signs Minute Media deal in North America
Minute Media has agreed a deal with Lega Serie A to produce a range of content from the top tier of Italian football for fans in North America.
EHF hails new broadcast, digital benchmarks for Men’s Euro
The European Handball Federation and Infront have announced that the Men’s Euro 2024 secured the largest broadcast reach in the event’s history, increasing the audience by over a third on the previous edition whilst also improving on the overall broadcast time.
Sportface TV adds to Italian Diamond League coverage
Italian athletics fans have been granted expanded coverage of the Diamond League after streaming platform Sportface TV acquired a rights package.