The National Football League (NFL) is reportedly in advanced talks with YouTube for a package of four live regular-season games, as the league continues to diversify its broadcast portfolio ahead of a major rights renegotiation in 2029. The games in question were previously aired on the league’s in-house NFL Network. Following the high-profile $3 billion…
While Netflix and Apple TV+ are throwing billions at soccer and basketball, DAZN just made a quietly brilliant move: it locked down European volleyball rights through 2029 and positioned itself as the sport’s streaming destination on the continent. Most American sports fans won’t care about this. That’s exactly the point. The Boring Strategic Play That…
The National Rugby League (NRL) has officially cemented its financial dominance in the Pacific, reporting a record-breaking revenue of AUS$845.6 million (US$598 million) for the 2025 season. This surge represents a massive leap in financial performance, positioning the league perfectly ahead of high-stakes media rights negotiations. Financial Highlights and Growth Drivers The Australian Rugby League…
Nordic media giant Viaplay Group has secured a critical extension for the broadcast rights of the English soccer second-tier EFL Championship, ensuring its platform remains the home of the league in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden until 2028. While the deal bolsters Viaplay’s premium sports portfolio, it comes as the group reports a widened…
NEW YORK – The high-stakes tug-of-war for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has reached a critical juncture. On February 17, 2026, WBD’s board of directors issued a strict seven-day ultimatum to Paramount Skydance, giving the David Ellison-led group until February 23 to submit a “best and final” offer that can surpass the existing $83 billion agreement…
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has awarded IRIS Sport Media the exclusive global media rights to the next four Olympic Games for the inflight and inship sectors. The UK-based advisory firm, founded by former IMG executive Ioris Francini, takes over the contract from Sport 24. The deal covers live broadcasts, delayed coverage, and highlights for…
