United Kingdom
Regulator opens probe into UK broadcasters, IMG over suspected antitrust breaches
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened an investigation into UK broadcasters and the IMG agency over their purchase of freelance services for the production and broadcast of sports content
Euro 2022 action draws heavyweight audiences in UK, France
England’s emphatic 8-0 win over Norway last night at the Uefa Women’s Euro attracted a peak UK audience of 4.1 million viewers on the BBC.
BBC nets record Wimbledon online traffic, peak of 7.5m viewers for men’s final
The BBC’s coverage of this year’s Wimbledon set a new record for online viewing figures, with the UK public-service broadcaster stating that the tennis grand slam was streamed 53.8 m
Recast adds golfer Poulter to channel line-up
English golfer Ian Poulter has launched a new channel on subscription-free streaming platform Recast
Sky ‘outbids’ DAZN for UK rights to Joshua-Usyk rematch
UK pay-television broadcaster Sky has reportedly acquired rights to Anthony Joshua’s upcoming rematch against Oleksandr Usyk, which will take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Sky has bid over £23.3m
Little Dot agency to aid Ascot’s lifestyle brand vision
Digital content agency Little Dot Sport has been awarded a multi-platform, full service, social media and digital content account for English horse racing venue Ascot Racecourse
Tottenham Hotspur recruits Endeavor Streaming for new OTT service
English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur and Endeavor Streaming, the streaming subsidiary of the Endeavor sports and entertainment agency group, have announced the launch of a new subscription streaming…
First Wimbledon Middle Sunday attracts 3.7m peak audience on BBC
A peak audience of 3.7 million tuned into watch the BBC’s UK coverage of the first official “Middle Sunday” at this year’s Wimbledon Championships while a further 4.7 milli
BBC lands Champions League highlights as BT pays £305m per year for bulk of Uefa rights
UK public-service broadcaster the BBC has acquired highlights rights to the Uefa Champions League for the first time, while pay-television broadcaster BT Sport has announced an extended deal for the bulk…
Amazon and BT to split UK Champions League rights from 2024-25
BT Sport and Amazon have each acquired Uefa Champions League rights in the UK from 2024-25 onwards after submitting successful first-round bids, SportBusiness understands.
EXCLUSIVE: DAZN close to IPL rights acquisition in major cricket markets
Subscription sports broadcaster DAZN is nearing an agreement for exclusive broadcast rights to cricket’s Indian Premier League in the UK, Australia and South Africa, SportBusiness understands.
Fifty-Three Six agency recruits DAZN’s Glynn to media and strategy role
Fifty-Three Six, the Dublin and London-based sports marketing agency, has appointed Paul Glynn as head of media and strategy
ICC expects ‘keen competition’ for India rights after IPL sale
The International Cricket Council (ICC) believes there is plenty of appetite and budget left in the Indian market after last week's record-breaking Indian Premier League media rights auction, as the global…
S4C follows Uefa national teams deal with FAW rights extension
Welsh public-service broadcaster S4C has agreed a four-year extension to its rights deal with the Football Association of Wales for domestic club competitions
Sky and Discovery opt for status quo in PGA Tour extension
Sky has renewed its deal for the PGA Tour, settling speculation that Warner Bros. Discovery could retain the property to strengthen its UK media businesses.
BBC lands long-term London Marathon extension
UK public-service broadcaster the BBC has agreed a five-year extension to its long-running rights deal for the London Marathon
Breeders’ Cup deals renewed with UK broadcasters
UK commercial broadcaster ITV and pay-television broadcasters Sky Sports Racing and Racing TV have renewed rights agreements for the Breeders’ Cup World Championships.
Formula E looks to long-term holistic strategy as rights fees plateau
Formula E’s latest media rights deal in the UK demonstrates that, at present, sponsorship and hosting fees remain the primary sources of revenue for the electric open-wheel racing series.