# International Sports Rights

**URL:** <https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/international-sports-rights/21525>\
**Category:** Sports Broadcasting Rights\
**Created:** [January 17, 2023, 7:25am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/international-sports-rights/21525 "2023-01-17T07:25:49Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![JCK98](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/57b2e6/32.png) [@JCK98](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JCK98)\
**Post date:** [November 17, 2024, 7:06am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/international-sports-rights/21525/105 "2024-11-17T07:06:51Z")

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> **[NBA & Warner Bros. Discovery End TV Rights Suit With New B-Ball Pact, Kinda](https://deadline.com/2024/11/nba-lawsuit-settlement-warner-bros-discovery-1236179448/)**
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> The National Basketball Association and Warner Bros. Discovery are taking their court battle over B-ball TV rights out of the courts. While nothing has been filed yet in New York, Adam Silver-led NBA and the David Zaslav-run WBD have reached a deal...

WBD get some extended highlights and international rights (not Australia/NZ). ESPN/ABC licence Inside the NBA from WBD to continue that show.

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**Author:** ![Apple75](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Apple75](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Apple75)\
**Post date:** [November 17, 2024, 7:55am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/international-sports-rights/21525/106 "2024-11-17T07:55:54Z")

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I’m surprised NBC or Amazon didn’t try to get Inside the NBA as ESPN already has pre game shows (not good & always a revolving door of people) but given NBC & Amazon doesn’t have any NBA stuff yet would of been a great show to get viewers since everyone loves that show

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**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\
**Post date:** [November 22, 2024, 12:26pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/international-sports-rights/21525/107 "2024-11-22T12:26:19Z")

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Thought this was the best place for this info

The UK’s Premier League is to start producing and distributing its own content for the first time in two decades after ending its partnership with IMG.

> **[Premier League and IMG joint statement: Premier League media production...](https://www.premierleague.com/news/4172032)**
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> At Shareholders’ meeting, clubs unanimously agree to the Premier League establishing a new in-house media operations business.

> At Shareholders’ meeting, clubs unanimously agree to the Premier League establishing a new in-house media operations business.
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> Launching for the start of Season 2026/27, the Premier League will bring all international media content production and distribution in-house. For 20 years, this service has been provided in partnership with IMG, operating as Premier League Productions (PLP).

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**Author:** ![OnAir](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/onair/32/88553_2.png) [@OnAir](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/OnAir)\
**Post date:** [December 5, 2024, 9:04am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/international-sports-rights/21525/108 "2024-12-05T09:04:15Z")

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> **[DAZN signs landmark free-to-view deal with FIFA to exclusively broadcast FIFA...](https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/commercial/media-releases/dazn-signs-landmark-free-to-view-deal-exclusively-broadcast-club-world-cup-2025-globally)**
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> DAZN, the world’s leading sports entertainment platform, has today been confirmed as the exclusive global broadcaster of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, cementing its status as the global home of football.

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**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\
**Post date:** [December 13, 2024, 10:28am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/international-sports-rights/21525/109 "2024-12-13T10:28:35Z")

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> **[AFC renews broadcast deal with Sport 24](https://advanced-television.com/2024/12/11/afc-renews-broadcast-deal-with-sport-24/)**
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> The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced the renewal of its media rights agreement with Sport 24, the dedicated live sports channel for the airline

> The partnership will see Sport 24 broadcast the AFC’s competitions on airlines and cruise ships around the world, including the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to 26, the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027, AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026, as well as the AFC Champions League Elite for the 2025/26, 2026/27, 2027/28 and 2028/29 seasons.

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**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\
**Post date:** [December 17, 2024, 10:51am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/international-sports-rights/21525/110 "2024-12-17T10:51:44Z")

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> **[ITV and the BBC confirm deal for FIFA World Cup 26 and FIFA World Cup 2030](https://www.itv.com/presscentre/media-releases/itv-and-bbc-confirm-deal-fifa-world-cup-26-and-fifa-world-cup-2030)**
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> ITV and BBC Sport have agreed a deal for live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 26 and FIFA World Cup 2030 across TV, audio and digital platforms.

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**Author:** ![Apple75](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Apple75](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Apple75)\
**Post date:** [December 20, 2024, 7:42pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/international-sports-rights/21525/111 "2024-12-20T19:42:35Z")

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Netflix appears to have gotten the women’s World Cup rights in 🇺🇸

[https://x.com/netflix/status/1870106899745788198?s=46](https://x.com/netflix/status/1870106899745788198?s=46)

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**Author:** ![OnAir](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/onair/32/88553_2.png) [@OnAir](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/OnAir)\
**Post date:** [December 20, 2024, 7:47pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/international-sports-rights/21525/112 "2024-12-20T19:47:00Z")

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More here: [FIFA and Netflix sign historic broadcast deal for 2027 and 2031 editions of FIFA Women’s World Cup™](https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/commercial/media-releases/fifa-netflix-historic-broadcast-deal-2027-2031-womens-world-cup)

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**Author:** ![BigVic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/bigvic/32/209954_2.png) [@BigVic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/BigVic)\
**Post date:** [December 20, 2024, 11:49pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/international-sports-rights/21525/113 "2024-12-20T23:49:00Z")

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Rights are with 10 and P in Australia for the 2027 edition

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**Author:** ![oethesaint](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/o/e495f1/32.png) [@oethesaint](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/oethesaint)\
**Post date:** [December 25, 2024, 6:48pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/international-sports-rights/21525/114 "2024-12-25T18:48:03Z")

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Netflix streaming the NFL in 1080p at 5.7mbps using HEVC.

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**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\
**Post date:** [January 9, 2025, 10:47am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/international-sports-rights/21525/115 "2025-01-09T10:47:42Z")

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> BBC Studios has announced that BBC HD, available for viewers on their partnering cruise ships, can now tune into coverage of the longest-running national cup competition in the world. The Emirates FA Cup will air live on BBC HD available on almost 200 passenger vessels all over the world.

> **[FA Cup comes to BBC HD on cruise lines](https://advanced-television.com/2025/01/09/fa-cup-comes-to-bbc-hd-on-cruise-lines/)**
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> BBC Studios has announced that BBC HD, available for viewers on their partnering cruise ships, can now tune into coverage of the longest-running national cup co

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**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\
**Post date:** [January 9, 2025, 10:55am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/international-sports-rights/21525/116 "2025-01-09T10:55:28Z")

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> Nickelodeon and CBS Sports will bring a SpongeBob SquarePants-themed alt-cast to Saturday’s matchup between the Chargers and Texans. Called “Nickelodeon’s NFL Wild Card Game Live from Bikini Bottom,” the broadcast will feature various appearances from the cast of the beloved cartoon, as well as CBS Sports analyst Nate Burleson and Nickelodeon’s sideline reporter Dylan Schefter.

> **[NICKELODEON AND CBS SPORTS SET FOR NICKELODEON'S NFL WILD CARD GAME LIVE FROM...](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nickelodeon-and-cbs-sports-set-for-nickelodeons-nfl-wild-card-game-live-from-bikini-bottom-when-the-chargers-face-the-texans-on-saturday-jan-11-at-430-pm-et-302343097.html)**
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> /PRNewswire/ -- Nickelodeon and CBS Sports's special Slime-filled alternate telecast during the NFL's Wild Card Weekend will feature the Los Angeles Chargers...

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**Post date:** [January 11, 2025, 1:22pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/international-sports-rights/21525/117 "2025-01-11T13:22:23Z")

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> The three partners behind Venu Sports—Disney, FOX, and Warner Bros. Discovery—released a joint statement today confirming plans for the streamer have been discontinued.

> **[Venu Sports has been canceled by Disney, FOX, Warner Bros. - 9to5Mac](https://9to5mac.com/2025/01/10/venu-sports-canceled-by-disney-fox-warner-bros/)**
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> Venu Sports, the joint streaming service in the works from Disney, FOX, and Warner Bros. Discovery, has officially been canceled.

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**Post date:** [January 11, 2025, 10:40pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/international-sports-rights/21525/118 "2025-01-11T22:40:36Z")

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Big uplift in the latest PDC (Darts) deal, Netflix and Amazon Prime had allegedly been interested, forcing Sky to go big to retain the rights. Its reportedly double the previous deal on a per year basis

> **[PDC agree stunning £125m TV deal as Sky Sports pay double to beat Netflix](https://talksport.com/darts/2556522/pdc-darts-tv-rights-deal-sky-sports-netflix/)**
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> Sky Sports have fought off interest to retain the rights to PDC darts in a huge new £125million deal. Darts as a sport has boomed to new popularity in recent years, with millions of fans tuning in …

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**Author:** ![Nick\_Pirce](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/nick_pirce/32/230312_2.png) [@Nick\_Pirce](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Nick_Pirce)\
**Post date:** [January 11, 2025, 11:50pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/international-sports-rights/21525/119 "2025-01-11T23:50:00Z")

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Sky paying £125m for 5 more years of Darts but had to beat Netflix to the deal

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**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\
**Post date:** [January 16, 2025, 3:37pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/international-sports-rights/21525/121 "2025-01-16T15:37:39Z")

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> **[Fox Sports And LIV Golf Ink Multi-Year Rights Deal](https://deadline.com/2025/01/fox-sports-liv-golf-multi-year-rights-deal-1236258451/)**
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> Fox Sports and LIV Golf have set a multi-year media rights agreement that will deliver live coverage of LIV Golf League competition to U.S. viewers.

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**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\
**Post date:** [January 17, 2025, 10:55am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/international-sports-rights/21525/122 "2025-01-17T10:55:13Z")

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> **[NASCAR announces long-term media rights deals in Canada, headlined by renewal...](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/372939-nascar-announces-long-term-media-rights-deals-in-canada-headlined-by-renewal-of-long-time-partnership-with-bell-media/)**
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> NASCAR announced today multiple media rights deals that bolster its presence in Canada, the sport’s largest international market, highlighted by the expansion of its decades-long partnership with Bell Media. For the first time, Bell Media will be...

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**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\
**Post date:** [January 28, 2025, 12:06pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/international-sports-rights/21525/123 "2025-01-28T12:06:25Z")

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> **[Six Nations likely to stay on FTA in UK as TNT Sports distances itself from...](https://www.sportspro.com/news/tnt-sports-six-nations-tv-rights-fta-bbc-itv-january-2025/)**
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> TNT Sports says it would be “challenging” to extract Six Nations rugby union rights from FTA TV in the UK and Ireland.

> A report by RugbyPass earlier this week suggested TNT was already “in talks” with organisers. However, SportsPro understands no formal approach has been made, with the tender not due to launch until later in the year.

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**Post date:** [February 1, 2025, 4:53am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/international-sports-rights/21525/124 "2025-02-01T04:53:41Z")

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> **[Spain: RTVE scores Euro 2028 rights](https://advanced-television.com/2025/01/31/spain-rtve-scores-euro-2028-rights/)**
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> Spanish public broadcaster RTVE has acquired the TV rights to the Euro 2028 football tournament - which will co-hosted by England, the Republic of Ireland, Scot

> RTVE has acquired the TV rights to the Euro 2028 football tournament – which will co-hosted by England, the Republic of Ireland, Scotland and Wales – for around €50 million.
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> In addition, RTVE has secured TV rights to the Spanish national team between 2026 and 2028 for around €60 million. The deal includes the UEFA Nations League matches from the 2026-27 season and the qualification games for Euro 2028, as well as another 20 matches featuring other European national teams.

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**Post date:** [February 4, 2025, 11:56pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/international-sports-rights/21525/125 "2025-02-04T23:56:10Z")

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Good to Sky keep PDC rights. Anyone know if ITV is keeping their rights?

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