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For Media distributing international rights to Uefa-Conmebol Club Challenge
International broadcast rights to the Uefa-Conmebol Club Challenge, a one-off match between the winners of the Uefa Europa League and the Copa Sudamericana, are being distributed by the For Media Sports…
Infront retains SPFL international rights to 2029 following tender
The international broadcast rights to the Scottish Premiership will continue to be sold by Infront until the end of the 2028-29 season after the agency emerged victorious from a recent invitation to tender…
US hosting key to Fifa’s $2bn revenue target for 2025 Club World Cup
Fifa is targeting commercial revenues of $1.5bn to $2bn from the expanded, 32-team Club World Cup in 2025, with media rights expected to account for about half of that.
Chess.com engages Wurl to expand reach of FAST channel
Chess.com, a leading chess gaming platform, has partnered with smart TV distribution and marketing firm Wurl to deliver its free ad-supported streaming (FAST) channel, Chess TV, to new streaming platforms
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FOOTBALL: Premier League offers FA escape from $235m international rights shortfall
FOOTBALL: CBF keeps Brazil national team fees afloat in new Globo deal
Fifa strikes first formal tie-up with TikTok for Women’s World Cup
Fifa has agreed its first official collaboration with social media platform TikTok through a deal focused on the upcoming 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
Viaplay pulls full year guidance ahead of strategy update
Viaplay Group has announced the withdrawal of its previously communicated full year 2023 outlook amid the ongoing turbulence surrounding the international subscription streaming service and broadcaster
MLC secures five-year Willow deal, international distribution
Major League Cricket has announced a domestic media rights deal with subscription broadcaster Willow TV and a series of international media rights agreements ahead of its inaugural season
DAZN to launch global ticketing marketplace through Daimani link-up
Sports subscription and media company DAZN has announced plans to launch and develop an integrated sports ticketing marketplace as part of a strategic partnership with Zurich-based VIP hospitality specialist…
Premier League offers FA escape from $235m international rights shortfall
The FA’s decision to cede control of FA Cup international rights to the Premier League could be confirmed next Monday, July 17, as the governing body looks to prevent a reduction of about $235m in its media rights revenue over the four seasons from 2024-25 onward.
PPV streaming for Netball World Cup in non-exclusive markets
World Netball has announced the launch of a pay-per-view streaming model for the upcoming World Cup in territories where exclusive broadcast rights deals are not in place
DAZN acquires DTM, GT Masters rights in eight markets
Multi-platform subscription broadcaster DAZN has acquired rights to the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters, GT Masters and GT4 Germany touring cars series in eight markets
Genius retains flagship NFL contract to 2028
Genius Sports has kept hold of one of its flagship contracts by extending its National Football League data and betting video rights deal until the end of the 2027-28 season
Sportradar finalises Conmebol club competitions global betting rights deal
South American football governing body Conmebol has today (Wednesday) announced an agreement for sports data and betting services company Sportradar to become the exclusive global audiovisual and betting…
IMG Replay retains ATP Media archive business
ATP Media, the global broadcast production and distribution arm of tennis’ ATP Tour, has renewed a deal with IMG Replay for the management and licensing of the ATP Tour archive video content.
EXCLUSIVE: Premier League makes shock FA Cup international rights approach
The Premier League has approached England's Football Association with a framework that would see the league sell the FA's international media rights alongside its own in a long-term partnership beginning with the 2024-25 season, SportBusiness understands.
Spring Media seeking out broadcasters for Riyadh’s World Combat Games
The Spring Media agency has been appointed to distribute global broadcast rights to the 2023 World Combat Games, which are scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from October 21 to 30
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FOOTBALL: Warner Bros Discovery set to pay uplift for Champions League in Brazil
FOOTBALL: EFL takes big leap forward with Sky, but uplift lower than advertised