Germany
USA, UK and Germany among Team’s first markets for Uefa club competitions
An invitation to submit offers (ISO) will soon be launched in the US market for rights to the Uefa Champions League, the Europa League and the new third-tier Europa Conference League covering the 2021-22…
Deutsche Telekom partners with Media Broadcast for BBL coverage
German telco Deutsche Telekom has agreed a four-year deal with broadcasting and media services provider Media Broadcast to aid its delivery of games from top-tier club competition the Basketball Bundesliga…
Deutsche Telekom ‘set to land’ domestic Euro 2024 rights
German telco Deutsche Telekom has reportedly acquired all rights to the 2024 Uefa European Championship, displacing long-term media partners for the tournament public-service broadcasters ARD and ZDF
NFL eyes further brand boost with ProSiebenSat.1 FTA renewal in DACH
The NFL renewed its free-to-air deal in DACH with German media group ProSiebenSat.1 without going to market as it looks to grow further in the region, having been impressed with the broadcaster’s ability to build the league’s brand and audience.
Sat.1 lined up for rights extension, DTM overhauls calendar
German media group ProSiebenSat
Deutsche Telekom appoints new leader for media unit
German telco Deutsche Telekom has promoted Michael Schuld to the role of head of its television business unit
DFL’s anti-piracy partner Athletia aims to combat ease of video sharing
The proliferation of new digital platforms, coupled with the now global availability of content, have been the main challenges in monitoring the piracy of the Bundesliga in recent years, according to Athletia,…
ProSiebenSat.1 partners up to launch esports league in DACH
7Sports, the sport business unit of Germany media company ProSiebenSat
Sportdigital Fussball adds Belgian league and MLS rights
German subscription broadcaster Sportdigital Fussball has added Belgium’s Jupiler Pro League and USA’s Major League Soccer to its portfolio of football leagues.
Constantin Medien integrates Sport1 marketing and broadcast arms
German media group Constantin Medien, which will next year rebrand as Sport1 Medien, has announced that the Sport1 Media advertising and marketing division will fall under the umbrella of the Sport1 broadcast…
Sky Deutschland commercial chief Maggioni departs
Marcello Maggioni has left his position as chief commercial officer at pay-television broadcaster Sky Deutschland
ProSiebenSat.1 renews NFL rights in Germany, Austria
German media group ProSiebenSat.1 has renewed its free-to-air NFL rights in Germany and Austria, signing a new multi-year contract beginning in the 2020 season
German Basketball Federation wants ARD-ZDF to boost FIBA World Cup exposure
The president of the German Basketball Federation (DBB) has called on German public broadcasters ARD and ZDF to negotiate a rights agreement that ensures the closing stages of the forthcoming FIBA Basketball…
DAZN positions itself for domestic tender with Bundesliga sublicense deal
Streaming service DAZN’s two-season Bundesliga sublicensing deal with US media group Discovery has strengthened its position in Germany and Austria ahead of the league’s upcoming domestic tender.
Onefootball to stream Sky’s 2. Bundesliga and DFB Pokal games
German pay-television broadcaster Sky Deutschland and Berlin-based digital platform Onefootball have unveiled details of their pay-per-view streaming agreement, with live games from the second-tier 2
Sporttotal nets 10-year Women’s Basketball Bundesliga streaming deal
Germany’s Women’s Basketball Bundesliga (DBBL) has agreed a 10-year rights deal with sports production and live streaming company Sporttotal.
Sportdigital unveils new identity to reflect focus on football
German subscription broadcaster Sportdigital has rebranded itself as Sportdigital Fussball (‘Football’) to reflect a programming line-up now entirely focused on live coverage of different international foo…
Sky to continue Bundesliga pub distribution until long-term deal struck
German pay-television broadcaster Sky Deutschland will continue to distribute in public establishments Bundesliga matches that have been recently acquired by streaming service DAZN, until a longer-term…