The NBA playoffs are entering a new broadcast era in 2026, with games now spread across multiple streaming and network platforms, ending decades of centralized cable coverage. Under the new media-rights structure, postseason games will be distributed across Prime Video (owned by Amazon), Peacock under NBCUniversal, and ESPN / ABC. Prime Video will carry all…
Movistar Plus has strengthened its Spanish basketball offering after striking an agreement with DAZN that will see selected Liga ACB games broadcast across its main channels, increasing exposure of Spain’s top domestic competition. Under the deal, two Liga ACB matches per matchday will be shown on Movistar Plus+ and Vamos por M+, making them available…
Disney+ has renewed Welcome to Wrexham for an additional three seasons, extending the Emmy-winning documentary series through to 2029 and marking the first multi-season order in the show’s history. The FX-produced series, which follows the rise of Wrexham AFC under Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac, will now run to at least eight seasons…
FIFA is reportedly struggling to sell broadcast rights for the 2026 and 2030 World Cups in India, even after reducing its asking price to between $35m and $40m. The governing body had initially targeted around $100m for the two tournaments, but market conditions and broadcaster hesitation have forced a significant downward revision. Cricket dominance limits…
DAZN and TNT Sports have agreed a joint broadcast and promotional partnership to launch a new monthly boxing event series titled The Fight, strengthening their collaboration across live sports distribution in the United States. The series will be co-broadcast on DAZN globally and on TNT Sports’ US linear networks, including TruTV, with additional digital distribution…
The Professional Fighters League has strengthened its global broadcast footprint with a new exclusive rights agreement with Sky New Zealand for the 2026 season. Under the deal, Sky NZ will become the sole broadcaster of all 16 PFL Global events, marking a full-scale return of the promotion to the New Zealand market and reinforcing its…
Fox Corporation’s recent push for regulatory scrutiny over streaming in sports media is less about protecting viewers—and more about protecting its own position in an increasingly expensive rights market. In a public filing to the Federal Communications Commission, Fox Corporation argued that broadcast television should retain preferential protections in sports rights negotiations, warning that paywalled…
LaLiga has strengthened its anti-piracy strategy through a new collaboration with Fastly, aimed at improving the detection and disruption of illegal live sports streams. The initiative focuses on combating unauthorized broadcasts of live football matches, a persistent issue that LaLiga says costs Spanish clubs between €600 million and €700 million annually. AI-driven detection at the…
The Amazon era at the The Masters Tournament officially began Thursday, as Prime Video streamed exclusive first-round coverage in a historic early broadcast window. For the first time, primary Masters coverage started at 1 p.m. ET — the earliest in tournament history — offering fans a broader live viewing window and marking a notable shift…
Media Distillery has introduced a new AI-driven Sports Engagement Suite designed to help broadcasters and streaming platforms enhance how fans discover, navigate and consume live and on-demand sports content. The Amsterdam-based company says the platform automates key parts of the viewing experience — from generating highlights to identifying key moments in real time — as…
