Europe
CVC v Blackstone in bid to partner with Bundesliga in new media company
The battle to become the strategic partner of the German Football League (DFL) in a potential new media company is down to two private equity firms: CVC Capital Partners and Blackstone
Fifa launches media rights tenders in Benelux for next two men’s World Cups
The sales process has gone live in the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg for media rights to the Fifa World Cup in 2026 and 2030
Viaplay eyes double-digit profit margin in five years following rescue package
Viaplay Group aims to deliver double-digit operating profit margins within five years following the drastic cost reduction programme enacted over the last six months and exits from loss-making international…
Ireland’s protected free-to-air list primed for expansion
The Irish government is considering the addition of as many as 14 events across football, Gaelic games and rugby union to the protected free-to-air broadcast list
Famed sports docuseries producers Box to Box raises £30m from Bruin
Global sports and entertainment investment company Bruin Capital has made a significant investment in Box to Box Films, the UK production company behind the array of popular Netflix sports docuseries
DFL takes first step in 2025-29 domestic rights tender
The German Football League (DFL) has asked prospective bidders for domestic Bundesliga rights from 2025-26 to 2028-29 to register for the forthcoming invitation to tender
Fifa issues 2026 World Cup ITT in five Central Asian markets
Fifa has gone to market in five Central Asia countries with media rights to the men's World Cup in 2026, as well as this year's Futsal World Cup taking place in the region
Amazon replaces Sky at same fee for Wimbledon rights in Germany and Austria
Amazon will show Wimbledon on Prime Video for the first time in any market after it stepped in to acquire rights in Germany and Austria when Sky exercised a break clause in its contract.
Viaplay commits to UFC in Nordic markets
Viaplay has renewed its Ultimate Fighting Championship rights in its home Nordic markets in a ‘multi-year’ agreement that will bring over 40 live events to the broadcaster each year.
Formula E solves Germany TV puzzle but at some cost
Formula E is banking on a close working relationship with motorsports experts Red Bull to fuel interest in the electric racing series in Germany and overturn what it hopes is a short-term drop in media rights fee in its biggest market.
EXCLUSIVE: FA Cup domestic rights on the market with four-year term
The Football Association has issued its domestic media rights invitation to tender, inviting broadcasters to submit offers for four seasons, from 2025-26 to 2028-29, SportBusiness understands
Bundesliga against Serie A-style revenue-share TV deal
The German Football League (DFL) has voiced its opposition to the type of revenue-sharing deal recently agreed between subscription sports broadcaster DAZN and Italy’s Serie A as it continues to prepare t…
Wembanyama rise fuelling closer ties between NBA, LNB
France’s importance to the NBA is growing with a media tie-up in the country among the latest initiatives off the back of an annual regular-season game and the success of French rookie Victor Wembanyama’s debut season.
Viaplay recruits Lodewick to head up Dutch operation
Roger Lodewick, president of sports games at esports’ ESL FACEIT Group and previously of Team Marketing, has been recruited by Viaplay to lead its operations in the Netherlands.
Feyenoord claims Eredivisie first with new OTT platform via Endeavor Streaming
Feyenoord, the reigning Dutch champions, has become the first club in the Eredivisie to launch a dedicated streaming service for fans
Fifa goes to market in France with rights to next two men’s World Cups
Fifa has launched the tender process in France for media rights to the men’s World Cup in 2026 and 2030.
Sky Deutschland leverages OTT brand in Virtual Bundesliga sponsorship
Wow, the streaming platform of Sky Deutschland, is to give its name to the Virtual Bundesliga (VBL) under a new sponsorship agreement announced by the German Football League (DFL) this morning
TFF sets Valentine’s Day deadline for Turkish Süper Lig domestic bids
The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has launched an invitation to tender for domestic broadcast rights to the top-tier Süper Lig and second-tier 1st League for the next three seasons.