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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.
Sky Deutschland solidifies golf dominance in DACH with PGA, Open deals
Pay-television broadcaster Sky Deutschland has raised its annual outlay on two of golf’s majors, the PGA Championship and Open Championship, by almost half to secure its dominance over the sport in the DACH region against the threat of US media group Discovery.
DAZN attempts to bolster summer portfolio with motorsports deals
OTT streaming service DAZN’s acquisition of rights to World Rally Championship, MotoGP and IndyCar in Germany, Austria and Switzerland is part of its plan to avoid customer churn and bolster content in the summer months when its football coverage breaks.
Teleclub secures greater NHL exclusivity in Switzerland from 2020-21
Swiss pay-television broadcaster Teleclub has reached a new deal that will give it increased exclusivity over National Hockey League rights in Switzerland from the 2020-21 season
ATP earn large increase as Sky fights off rivals in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
The value of ATP Tour tennis rights in Germany, Austria and Switzerland has once again dramatically increased amid intense competition for a year-round competition with a growing domestic interest
Fierce competition drives increase in Wimbledon rights in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
The value of Wimbledon rights in the DACH region will increase significantly in the next cycle after incumbent rights-holder Sky Deutschland faced down strong competition to retain them
Premier League earns big increase for rights in the DACH region
Sky Deutschland to pay about €22m per season for Premier League rights, 2019-2022
This is about 70 per cent more than the €13m per season DAZN pays from 2016-2019
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European Tour strikes new Sky deals as wide-ranging Discovery agreement draws near
The European Tour agreed new deals with Sky in the UK and Ireland as well as in Germany, Austria and Switzerland last month, as a multi-territory agreement with Discovery nears completion.
Eurosport’s hold on MotoGP rights across Europe weakens
Sports broadcaster Eurosport has had its grip on MotoGP rights across Europe weakened in recent times, despite its renewal of rights in the Netherlands.
DAZN closing in on third-party Uefa rights in DACH region
DAZN to pay about €3m per season for third-party Uefa national-team rights, 2018-19 to 2021-22
Deal will cover Germany, Austria and Switzerland; coverage also agreed with ORF and AZ Medien
DAZN pays up to keep hold of Serie A in Germany and Austria
Perform-owned OTT service DAZN has paid an increase of close to 70 per cent to retain its hold on rights to Italy’s Serie A in Germany and Austria.
Ligue 1 rights sold but Serie A still without a home in Germany
Serie A rights remain unsold in Germany and Austria with new season fast approaching
DAZN renews Ligue 1 for just over €500,000 per season, up from €300,000 per season
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Perform pays increase for LaLiga rights despite little competition
Digital media specialists Perform this month agreed to pay an increase of about 30 per cent to retain Spanish LaLiga media rights across Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Uefa continues growth trend in new Finnish and Swiss deals
Uefa last month recorded huge fee increases for its Champions League and Europa League media rights in Finland and Switzerland.
DAZN completes US sports portfolio with MLB acquisition
DAZN last month secured Major League Baseball rights, the only major US sports property missing from its portfolio in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
SRG sees off new competitors for Swiss national team rights
Swiss public-service broadcaster SRG renewed rights to Uefa national team competitions late last month despite facing a rare challenge for premium sport from rival free-to-air broadcasters.
German bank agrees surprise deal for IHF World Championship
German bank Deutsche Kreditbank (DKB) took the unusual step of acquiring International Handball Federation World Championship media rights this month.
Sky takes up option to renew EHF Champions League rights
German pay-television broadcaster Sky triggered a clause to renew EHF Champions League rights late last year, extending its deal until 2019-20.
WRC happy to renew with Sport1 in Germany for small increase
The World Rally Championship last week earned a small increase from sports broadcaster Sport1 for its rights in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
SRG close to Wimbledon rights extension in Swiss market
Swiss public-service broadcaster SRG is in advanced discussions to renew its deal for Wimbledon tennis media rights, TV Sports Markets understands.
SRG renews raft of key winter sports properties in Switzerland
Swiss public-service broadcaster SRG has renewed a host of winter sports rights in recent weeks for a combined investment of about CHF62m (€57m/$64m).
Swisscom fights back against UPC with domestic league deal
The Swiss Football League last week announced the sale of all media and marketing rights worth a total of CHF40m (€37m/$41m) per season.
UPC to begin ‘new era’ in Swiss TV market
Telco UPC this week told TV Sports Markets its deal for media rights to the top Swiss ice hockey league would bring “a breath of fresh air to the market”.
EBU to claim Swiss rights as domestic market heats up
The European Broadcasting Union is in the process of finalising a long-form contract for international rights to Swiss skiing federation events, TV Sports Markets understands.