Russia

Russian telco MTS has launched a new esports-focused media platform through which users can stream content and take part in competitions. The vc.ru website reports that the WASD

Russian internet company Yandex has agreed a long-term deal with US video games developer and esports event organiser Riot Games for rights to its League of Legends series

Fifa, football’s global governing body, has launched a tender process in Russia for media rights to national team events that will be held from 2019 to 2022.

Web portal Rambler has acquired English Premier League rights in Russia, moving the country’s sports broadcast market further into the digital realm.

The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s new three-year deal in Russia and the CIS states will see the creation of a new pay-television channel, mostly thanks to the profile of undefeated lightweight champion K…

International sports broadcaster Eurosport has further enhanced its tennis coverage in Russia by agreeing a three-year rights deal, from 2019 to 2021, with the men’s ATP Tour.

Media Telecom, a joint venture between Russian telco Rostelecom and National Media Group, has agreed a rights deal with mixed martial arts promotion the Ultimate Fighting Championship

Sports broadcaster Match TV has said it will launch a new pay-television channel to support its coverage of the top tier of domestic football, which has now rebranded to the Russian Premier Liga.

Match TV has held onto Russian Football Premier League domestic rights despite decreasing its overall investment in the league, TV Sports Markets understands.

Sports broadcaster Match TV has secured a four-season extension to its domestic rights deal for club football competition the Russian Premier League

State-backed broadcaster Match TV has secured control of the official television channel of Russia’s Kontinental Hockey League.

Match TV and Gazprom Media’s inability to pay an increase for Russian Football Premier League rights has opened the door for new players, one of which has offered RUB 11bn (€145m/$175m) over five seasons

Russian state-controlled commercial broadcaster Channel One has agreed a six-year deal with the International Ice Hockey Federation for rights to its annual World Championship.

Russian state-controlled commercial broadcaster Channel One has acquired rights to the forthcoming 2018 World Figure Skating Championships.

Russian state-backed broadcaster Match TV has confirmed that it will provide full live coverage of the upcoming winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang.

Russian state-backed broadcasters Channel One and Match TV have confirmed they will show coverage from the 2018 winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang.