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Fan & Venue · 19 Oct 2026 · Global

Stop hiring AI interns: your venue deserves better

Nine years of running AI agents across hundreds of venues has taught me one thing: the technology is never the hard part. Every week, I sit across from a stadium executive holding a list. Twenty items, sometimes thirty, are on their AI wish list. While the list is always ambitious, it’s almost…

Stadium Tech Report
Funding · 19 Oct 2026 · GB, US

Rezzil raises $10m with backing from Jobe Bellingham

Manchester-founded sports technology company Rezzil has secured $10m in new investment, with the Premier League continuing its backing alongside new investor Jobe Bellingham, as the business prepares to expand its operations in the UK and North America. The funding round also includes existing…

Sport Industry Group · +2 other outlets
Broadcast & Streaming · 19 Oct 2026 · AU

Champion Data Appointed A-Leagues Broadcast Graphics Partner

Australian sports technology firm Champion Data has been appointed official broadcast graphics partner for the A-Leagues under a three-season agreement, supporting the live presentation of both the A-League Men and Ninja A-League Women competitions across free-to-air Network 10 and streaming…

Ministry of Sport · +1 other outlet
Partnerships · 16 Oct 2026 · Global

Disney, Dude Perfect Announce Creative Partnership

The Walt Disney Company and Dude Perfect have announced an integrated creative partnership. Dude Perfect will develop original content for its own channels inspired by Disney franchises and events, with

Sports Video Group
Partnerships · 16 Oct 2026 · Global

DAZN, Guardians League Announce Free-to-View Surf Racing Partnership

DAZN and Guardians League, a new professional franchise surf racing series, have announced a multi-year global broadcast partnership. Guardians League events will be available live and free-to-view on DAZN worldwide,

Sports Video Group · +1 other outlet
Broadcast & Streaming · 16 Oct 2026 · Global

BBright White Paper: Design Services. Deliver Channels.

Broadcast and streaming are converging around live media. Traditional broadcasters increasingly distribute their linear services through streaming platforms alongside conventional broadcast networks. At the same time, streaming platforms are investing

Sports Video Group