The England vs. Mexico Round of 16 match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup became the most-watched non-USMNT World Cup match ever on English-language television in the United States. The match averaged 21.74 million viewers on FOX, including pre-match coverage, and peaked at 25.72 million viewers. On Spanish-language broadcaster Telemundo, the match attracted 23.2 million…
The early elimination of the United States and Mexico from the 2026 FIFA World Cup has done little to affect the commercial success of U.S. broadcasters Fox and Telemundo, with both networks continuing to benefit from record audiences and strong advertising revenues. Fox, which holds the English-language rights, and Spanish-language broadcaster Telemundo both recorded historic…
FIFA is expected to begin negotiations for the U.S. broadcast rights to the 2030 FIFA World Cup with a minimum asking price of $1 billion, more than double the $485 million Fox paid for the 2026 tournament. The anticipated increase follows record-breaking television audiences generated by Fox and Telemundo during the 2026 World Cup, particularly…
CazéTV continues to strengthen its position as one of football’s most disruptive media platforms after securing the rights to broadcast UEFA Euro 2028 in Brazil. Created by Brazilian streamer Casimiro Miguel, the YouTube-based channel has become a benchmark for attracting younger audiences through free, digital-first football coverage. During the 2026 FIFA World Cup, CazéTV shattered…
Sky has agreed to acquire ITV Media & Entertainment in a deal worth up to £1.6 billion, subject to regulatory approval. The transaction would bring together free-to-air broadcasting, advertising-funded streaming, subscription television and Sky’s broadband, mobile and business services operations under a single umbrella. Sky Group CEO Dana Strong described the agreement as “a defining…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s frequent appearances on television broadcasts during the 2026 FIFA World Cup may not be coincidental. FIFA’s agreements with official broadcasters reportedly include a clause requiring Infantino to be shown on screen during matches. Copa90 presenter Eli Mengem claimed, citing sources within the broadcasting industry, that television directors are instructed to feature…
Prime Video has reported significant international audience growth following the conclusion of its inaugural NBA on Prime season, with viewership outside the United States rising 28% year-over-year during the 2025-26 campaign. The first season under Amazon’s new 11-year global media rights agreement with the NBA concluded on June 14, when the New York Knicks ended…
AMSTERDAM – DPG Media has agreed to acquire Viaplay’s Dutch operations for €142 million, significantly expanding its presence in premium live sports and strengthening its position in the Netherlands’ increasingly competitive streaming market. Under the agreement, Viaplay Netherlands will be integrated into DPG Media’s streaming platform, Videoland, bringing with it broadcasting rights to major sports…
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd has acquired the exclusive television and digital broadcasting rights for Germany’s top-tier football league, the Bundesliga, in India for a five-year period starting from the 2026–27 season. Under the agreement, Bundesliga matches will be broadcast live on Zee’s digital streaming platform ZEE5 and its television network. The coverage will include live…
A Belgian arbitration tribunal has ruled that sports streaming platform DAZN must pay 85% of its agreed media rights fee to the Belgian Pro League for the upcoming season, according to reports from Belgian media. The decision serves as an interim measure while a final ruling in the legal dispute between DAZN and the Pro…
