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Sky lands comprehensive UK rights to 2023 Netball World Cup
UK pay-television broadcaster Sky will show live coverage of every game during this year’s Netball World Cup, which will take place in Cape Town, South Africa.
Sportfive reaffirms Asian football intentions with AFF renewal to 2032
The Sportfive agency has signed a long-term extension to its exclusive rights agreement with the Asean Football Federation (AFF)
O’Brien to head up Sportfive’s Asia business in merger
Experienced industry executive Seamus O’Brien has made a dramatic comeback to the sharp end of the sports business sector after being appointed as president of Sportfive’s Asia-Pacific business.
Sportfive to sell US Soccer’s international broadcast rights
The Sportfive agency has been appointed to distribute international media rights on behalf of US Soccer in a ‘multi-year’ agreement.
Sportfive renews USL international distribution role, adds betting remit
The Sportfive agency has signed an extension to its international media rights distribution deal with the United Soccer League and has taken on an additional betting rights remit
Sport TV issues international rights tender for Portugal’s Primeira Liga
An invitation to tender has been issued for international broadcast rights to Portugal’s Primeira Liga from 2023-24 to 2025-26.
No Primeira Liga exclusivity for agencies or broadcasters in new international tender
Portuguese pay-television broadcaster Sport TV will continue to withhold certain Portuguese Primeira Liga rights over the next three seasons, as a tender sent out yesterday (Monday) does not offer agencies and broadcasters the chance to acquire fully exclusive international rights.
Sony nets Davis Cup rights in Indian subcontinent for next two years
Indian pay-television broadcaster Sony Pictures Networks has renewed its rights to the Davis Cup for two years, 2023 and 2024
AFF Championship value up in Vietnam as on-pitch success fuels interest
A ‘golden generation’ of men’s footballers have helped make Vietnam the most valuable market for Asean Football Federation Championship rights for the second tournament in succession.
Sky NZ keeps 2023 Netball World Cup fee flat
Pay-television broadcaster Sky New Zealand acquired rights to the 2023 Netball World Cup, paying the same fee as it did for the 2019 edition.
Singapore’s Mediacorp extends AFF Championship commitment in Sportfive deal
State-owned broadcaster Mediacorp has extended its rights deal in Singapore for the Asean Football Federation (AFF) Championship to cover the impending edition of the national teams tournament
Viaplay lands IHF rights in 10 European markets to 2031
Viaplay Group, the international subscription streaming broadcaster, has secured rights to International Handball Federation (IHF) competitions in 10 European countries, including the Nordic countries…
MNC lands AFF Championship rights in three markets
Indonesian media conglomerate MNC Group has acquired rights to the Asean Football Federation (AFF) Championship in its home country, along with the Philippines and Timor-Leste
Sportfive awarded World Weightlifting Championships rights following IWF tender
The Sportfive agency has been awarded international media rights to the International Weightlifting Federation’s events after defeating a rival bid during a recent tender process run by the sport’s wor…
Sky New Zealand renews netball commitment with World Cup rights deal
Pay-television broadcaster Sky New Zealand has acquired rights to the 2023 Netball World Cup, which will take place in Cape Town, South Africa
Cubillos returns to Sportfive in Latin America role
Pedro Cubillos has returned to the Sportfive agency in a role overseeing media rights acquisitions and sales in Latin America, SportBusiness understands
OneFootball appoints Sportfive’s Seifert as APAC strategy lead
OneFootball has appointed Sportfive executive Sebastian Seifert to lead its strategy in the Asia-Pacific region
Birmingham 2022 broadcast footprint finalised ahead of Games opening
Final broadcast deals signed ahead of the 2022 Commonwealth Games, which get under way tonight in Birmingham, have delivered typically strong exposure in competing nations topped up by deals in a handful…