Sky NZ seals BeIN Media Group football deal

Pay-television broadcaster Sky New Zealand has agreed a sublicensing deal with BeIN Media Group for coverage of football’s European club tournaments and selected English competitions.

The deal, which will run until at least the end of the 2015-16 season, includes live coverage of the Uefa Champions League and Europa League European tournaments.

The agreement also features coverage of the English Football League – comprising the three divisions below the top-tier Premier League – and the League Cup knockout tournament, which is operated by the league.