DAZN has signed a multiyear agreement with DirecTV to distribute its exclusive NBA broadcasts of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Indiana Pacers, Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs. Under the deal, subscribers to DirecTV’s streaming, satellite and U-verse television services will be able to watch the games through DAZN at no additional cost. Announced less…
FuboTV has signed seven new distribution agreements with regional sports networks (RSNs) for the 2026–27 NBA season, expanding its coverage to more than 75% of the league’s RSN markets. The deals cover the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Detroit Pistons, Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, Oklahoma City Thunder and Orlando Magic. The streaming platform, part of The…
FIFA has launched a 30-day bidding process for the U.S. media rights to the 2030 men’s World Cup, setting the stage for a new battle between traditional broadcasters and streaming platforms. Interested parties can also submit bids covering the 2034 tournament in Saudi Arabia. The tender, announced on October 22, will remain open until November…
Football.com TV has launched a 24/7 digital network dedicated to football news, analysis and debate, with José Mourinho serving as its global ambassador. The platform will initially broadcast on YouTube, offering continuous football-focused programming without advertising breaks or the traditional scheduling restrictions of television. The new venture aims to bring together the global football conversation,…
Serie A is evaluating offers from Avenue Capital and a Nextalia-Carlyle consortium for a stake in a new media company that would manage and commercialise the Italian league’s international broadcasting rights, with the business potentially valued at €3.2 billion. According to Reuters, cited by Calcio e Finanza, Avenue Capital is currently the frontrunner in the…
ESPN recorded its most-watched WNBA playoffs despite broadcasting only half of the first- and second-round games as the league expanded its media rights distribution across multiple networks. ESPN averaged 1.4 million viewers for its WNBA playoff coverage through the semifinals, up 23% from 1.1 million in the comparable period last year and the network’s highest…
The NFL’s average viewership has moved ahead of last season after recovering from a double-digit decline in Week 1, with regular-season game windows averaging 18.8 million viewers across television and digital platforms through Week 5. According to Sports Media Watch, the figure represents a 1% increase year over year and the highest average recorded at…
DAZN has acquired basketball-focused streaming service Basket.TV, expanding its presence in Latin America, a priority growth market for the sports streaming platform. The service broadcasts approximately 4,900 games per season across six countries in the region. The acquisition adds a significant regional basketball operation to DAZN’s global content portfolio. Founded in 2020, Basket.TV has established…
Netflix has secured the broadcasting rights in Spain for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, marking the streaming platform’s first deal to show the men’s tournament. The competition will be jointly hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with additional matches scheduled in Uruguay, Paraguay and Argentina to mark the 100th anniversary of the World Cup. The…
ESPN will stream Super Bowl LXI on Disney+ in 55 international markets, expanding the reach of the NFL’s biggest annual event through Disney’s global streaming platform. The game, scheduled for February 14, 2027 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, will be available on Disney+ in markets across Latin America, Brazil, the Caribbean, South Africa and…
