Russia
National Media Group partners with Viasat World on new Russian venture
Russia’s National Media Group has signed a deal with Viasat World – the new brand for the international pay-television channels arm of Modern Times Group – to form a joint venture to distribute Viasat’s channels in the country.
Match TV makes cycling debut with Tour de Suisse rights
Russian sports media platform Match TV has acquired rights to the 2016 edition of UCI WorldTour cycling event the Tour de Suisse.
Eurosport partners up with French Rugby Federation, lands NHL rights in Russia
International sports broadcaster Eurosport has agreed a global rights partnership with the French Rugby Federation (FFR) and has acquired rights in Russia to North American ice hockey league the NHL.
New UK and Russia deals help grow global ICC values
The International Champions Cup increased rights fees for its 2016 edition in new deals in the UK and Russia last week.
International Champions Cup scores rights deals in UK, Russia
UK pay-television broadcaster Sky and Russian sports media platform Match TV have acquired rights to the 2016 edition of pre-season club football competition the International Champions Cup.
Eurosport rising from the ashes of tough Russian market
Eurosport continued its gradual rise from a basic-tier to a premium pay-television broadcaster this month in Russia, following deals for National Hockey League and Wimbledon tennis rights.
Competition dearth hits F1 values in Austria and Russia
The price of Formula One media rights has fallen and stayed flat in recent deals for Austria and Russia respectively, reflecting the lack of competition for the property in both markets.
IIHF World Championship takes to the ice in new markets
The Infront Sports & Media agency has brokered rights deals in new markets for the International Ice Hockey Federation’s 2016 World Championship, which commences in Russia today (Friday).
Match TV adds Copa América Centenario to football line-up
Russian sports media platform Match TV has acquired rights to the Copa América Centenario, the special edition of the national team football tournament which is being hosted by the United States next month.
NBA seals Russian online partnership
Russian online sports platform Sports.ru has struck a deal to launch the National Basketball Association's official Russia-focused website.
Eurosport aces long-term Wimbledon rights deal in Russia
Pan-regional sports broadcaster Eurosport has agreed a four-year deal to secure the exclusive rights in Russia to the Wimbledon tennis championships.
Match TV picks up Stanley Cup playoff rights in Russia
Russian sports media platform Match TV has acquired rights to the 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs, the concluding part of the season for North American ice hockey league the NHL.
Russian Football Union agrees Channel One rights deal
Russian state broadcaster Channel One has agreed a deal with the Russian Football Union for rights to national team matches.
UFC bolsters Fight Pass with rights and exclusivity
The Ultimate Fighting Championship bolstered its UFC Fight Pass OTT subscription service last month, maintaining its position as the world’s most content-rich combat channel.
Formula E secures Russian rights deal
Russian sports media platform Match TV has acquired rights to the Formula E electric car-racing championship.
Russian and Chinese media giants join forces
Russian media group Gazprom Media Holding and China’s state-owned Shanghai Media Group have joined forces under a strategic partnership.
Uefa rides the Russian storm for Euro 2016 deal
Uefa has agreed a deal in principle with the Telesport agency for Euro 2016 rights in Russia, a deal which appears to have been worth the wait for European football’s governing body.
Eurosport and Match TV sign on for Biathlon Championships
Russian organisers of the 2016 Biathlon European Championships have said international sports broadcaster Eurosport and Russian sports media platform Match TV will broadcast next month’s event.