Switzerland
Matchroom agrees long-term partnership with DAZN, Sport1
Sports promoter Matchroom Sport has sealed a new five-year rights agreement with DAZN, the new OTT sports subscription service operated by digital media specialist Perform, and German sports broadcaster Sport1.
Drone Racing League pens deals with ESPN, ProSiebenSat.1
Pay-television sports broadcaster ESPN has acquired rights in the Americas for the Drone Racing League, while German media company ProSiebenSat.1 has invested in the league as part of a coverage agreement in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Fiba targets further multi-cast deals after Swiss Basketball link-up
Fiba, the global governing body of basketball, is keen to explore further multi-cast partnerships with national federations following a successful two-game collaboration with Swiss Basketball.
Teleclub scores NHL rights
Swiss pay-television broadcaster Teleclub has acquired rights to North American ice hockey league the NHL.
Perform launches DAZN in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
Digital sports content and media group Perform has today (Wednesday) launched its new OTT sports subscription service, DAZN, in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Sport1 nets rights to World Cup of Hockey
German sports broadcaster Sport1 has acquired rights to this year’s edition of ice hockey’s World Cup of Hockey national team event.
Servus TV to exit Germany and Switzerland
Energy drinks brand Red Bull has said it will withdraw its commercial broadcaster Servus TV from Germany and Switzerland in order to focus on its home market of Austria.
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”.
UPC unveils MySports plans after SIHF rights deal
Swiss telecommunications company UPC has unveiled plans for a new sports broadcast platform which it says will “breathe new life” into the media market in Switzerland.
SRG-SSR secures Olympics coverage in Discovery deal
Swiss public-service broadcaster SRG-SSR has acquired free-to-air rights for two editions of the Olympic Games in a sublicensing deal with international media company Discovery Communications.
Swiss Ice Hockey Federation signs UPC as new main rights partner
The Swiss Ice Hockey Federation has awarded its media rights for the five seasons from 2017-18 to 2021-22, with telecommunications company UPC and public-service broadcaster SRG SSR clinching contracts.
Swisscom claims SFL rights renewal, loses ice hockey contract
Swisscom has retained its rights to domestic club football’s Super League competition but has lost its contract with the Swiss Ice Hockey Federation, according to the telecommunications company’s chief executive, Urs Schaeppi.
Perform to launch OTT sports service
Digital sports media company Perform is to launch an OTT sports subscription service in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Swisscom to fight fine for ‘abusing’ dominant sports position
Switzerland's Competition Commission has fined telecommunications group Swisscom CHF71.8m (€64m/$72.5m) for abusing its dominant position in live sports broadcasting on pay television.
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.
SFL set to commence rights tender for Swiss football leagues
The Swiss Football League is set to open a tendering process for the media rights to the Super League and Challenge League, the top two divisions of the domestic game.
Sport1 picks up pre-season football tournament rights
German sports broadcaster Sport1 has acquired platform-neutral rights for the International Champions Cup pre-season club football tournament.
Swiss sports channel shuts down – reports
Swiss sports television channel SSF has ceased broadcasting amid financial difficulties, according to reports.