Australia
AFL eyes extension of Seven deal – report
The AFL Aussie rules football competition is considering an extension of its long-running rights deal with commercial broadcaster Seven, according to The Age
Fiba to stream pre-World Cup games through NBL link-up
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has teamed up with Australia’s National Basketball League to live-stream coverage of World Cup warm-up games featuring Australia, Canada and New Zealand.
Foxtel chief issues warning over Rugby Australia rights
Australian pay-television operator Foxtel has warned that any move to increase free-to-air exposure for the Super Rugby club competition would lead to it reducing its offer for broadcast rights
Nine adds ATP Cup to tennis line-up
Australian commercial broadcaster Nine has further bolstered its tennis portfolio by acquiring rights to the ATP Cup, the new team tournament launched by the men’s Association of Tennis Professionals w…
SBS, ESPN secure domestic rights to Australian basketball
Australia’s National Basketball League has signed two-year domestic rights deals with public-service broadcaster SBS and sports broadcaster ESPN.
Ten close to A-League, W-League rights deal – report
Australian commercial broadcaster Ten is close to agreeing a new deal for free-to-air rights to the domestic A-League and W-League club football competitions, according to the Sydney Morning Herald
Seven plans 7plus channel roll-out for Tokyo 2020
Australian commercial broadcaster Seven plans to launch another six channels across its 7plus digital service for its coverage of the Tokyo 2020 summer Olympic Games
SBS steps up cycling coverage with expanded ASO deal
Australian public-service broadcaster SBS has acquired exclusive rights to eight cycling events through a new agreement with the Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO)
BeIN grants showcase for Western Sydney Wanderers’ debut at new stadium
Pay-television broadcaster beIN Sports has acquired global rights to the forthcoming friendly match between Australian A-League football club Western Sydney Wanderers and English Championship team Leeds…
NBA teams up with Unbnd on mixed-reality service
The NBA basketball league has partnered with Australian creative technology company Unbnd to deliver NBA TV content through a mixed-reality theatre experience
Tech startup Thuuz to power automated highlights for Kayo Sports
Agreement to create highlights for multisport streaming service is the first for the company in Australia.
Facebook seals partnership deals in Australia with NRL, AFL and Cricket body
Social media giant Facebook has sealed global content partnership agreements in Australia with rugby, Aussie Rules and cricket rights-holders, it said on Wednesday
HBA Media retains international distribution rights to duo of horse racing events
Horse-racing media agency HBA Media has signed a multi-year renewal of the international media rights to the Lexus Melbourne Cup and the Breeders’ Cup.
Internet giants unlikely to take Australia rights from TV, says Nine CEO
Social media companies Facebook and Twitter and technology giant Google are unlikely to challenge traditional broadcasters in bidding for major sports rights in Australia, according to the chief executive…
SBS close to NBA rights deal in Australia – report
Australian public-service broadcaster SBS is reportedly closing in on a deal for rights to the NBA basketball league
BeIN adds Australia, New Zealand to Copa América coverage
Pay-television broadcaster beIN Sports has acquired exclusive rights in Australia and New Zealand to this summer’s Copa América national team football tournament.
W Series motorsports competition sells Asia, Africa, Oceania rights to inaugural season
W Series, the women’s motor-racing championship, has signed media rights deals covering its inaugural season across 35 territories in Asia, Africa and Oceania, it said Tuesday.
FloSports acquires exclusive 2019 rights to London Marathon in selected territories
OTT platform FloSports has acquired exclusive live and on-demand rights to the 2019 London Marathon across Europe, Asia, Canada and Australia