China

Chinese state broadcaster CCTV has reportedly agreed a sublicensing deal for rights to the Chinese Super League, the top division of domestic club football.

Behind Le Sports’s huge Chinese Super League deal is a partnership that could shift the competitive balance of the Chinese digital market.

ESPN’s partnership with Chinese internet company Tencent last month is the latest stage in the broadcaster’s evolution into a global digital player

Le Sports, which is operated by Chinese internet company LeEco, has unveiled plans for a “revolutionary” watch-and-buy service to complement its coverage of the Chinese Super League, the top division of domestic football.

The IMG agency has agreed a two-season deal for the global television rights to the Chinese Super League, the top tier of domestic football in the country.

The Sina Sports division of Chinese internet operator Sina has entered into a strategic partnership with organisers of sailing’s America’s Cup.

German production company Wige Media has agreed a strategic partnership with the Alibaba Sports division of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group.

Le Sports, which is operated by Chinese internet company LeEco, has confirmed a wide-ranging strategic partnership with media group Ti’ao Dongli headlined by exclusive broadcast rights in a number of markets to the Chinese Super League, the top division of domestic football.

The Sina Sports division of Chinese internet operator Sina has agreed a content partnership with the Motocross World Championship (MXGP) motorcycling series.

Chinese media group Ti’ao Power has secured a new four-season rights deal with the Chinese Football Association for its CFA Cup and CFA Super Cup club competitions, while Le Sports, which is operated by Chinese internet company LeTV, has reportedly acquired rights to the Chinese Super League.

Le Sports, which is operated by Chinese internet company LeTV, has received a $1bn (€900m) boost through a series B financing round, according to the Sina Technology news website.

Major League Baseball’s three-year deal with Chinese internet operator Le Sports guarantees the league extensive coverage in China for the first time.

Chinese internet operator Le Sports has today (Thursday) confirmed a wide-ranging partnership with Italian Serie A football team AC Milan which includes carriage of the club’s television channel.

The Sina Sports division of Chinese internet operator Sina has entered into a partnership with the W Sportsmedia agency, which holds media rights for the Ski Classics series of long-distance skiing events.

International sports broadcaster ESPN has agreed a multi-faceted content partnership with Chinese internet company Tencent.

Infront Sports & Media has said Ma Guoli will step down as chairman of the agency’s Chinese division, while David Yang, an executive with North American basketball league the NBA, has been recruited to aid growth in the market.