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The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) has appointed Champion Data as its official broadcast graphics partner in a three-season agreement designed to enhance coverage of the Isuzu UTE A-League Men and Ninja A-League Women. The partnership will introduce Champion Data’s live graphics technology…
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…
Netflix's first exclusive football deal will see the next year's FIFA Women's World Cup at the centre of it's live-sport strategy. The US-streaming service company has appointed IMG as its production partner for all 64 matches in Brazil, as well as more than 100 hours of live studio programming…
The humble football is becoming one of the more technologically advanced objects on a football pitch. Across the A-Leagues, Mitre’s new Ultimax Pro is focused on improving what happens when the ball is kicked, while LaLiga has taken the next step by turning the ball into a source of live match…
LaLiga and CANAL+ have strengthened their partnership with a new anti-piracy agreement covering almost 50 countries. The deal spans Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa and Haiti. It brings together the league’s anti-piracy capabilities with CANAL+’s technology, intelligence and enforcement resources. The…
Nine Entertainment last week celebrated the extension of its broadcast rights to screen the English Premier League in Australia until the end of the 2033/34 season, but further examination has revealed that privately, they may be counting the cost. On Monday, The Australian revealed not only have…
Technology has for a long time shaped how football clubs analyse players, prepare for matches and make decisions, and that technology is now officially entering the classroom. The Global Institute of Sport (GIS) has partnered with Impact Soccer to bring AI and computer vision-powered football…
If you've ever sat through a club's end-of-season review, you'll know the drill. A coach pulls out a folder of notes, someone half-remembers what a player was like back in Round 3 and a parent quietly wonders what they actually got for their rego fees beyond a team photo. Football club platform…
AI-powered camera technology has moved another step closer to mainstream sports broadcasting. This comes after it was deployed for the international tactical feed of the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich. The system, supplied by Broadcast Solutions, combined…
Sportradar has expanded its partnership with Polymarket, extending its sports data, streaming and integrity services to the prediction market platform across more than 20 leagues and competitions. The expanded US agreement adds properties including the Bundesliga, Euroleague Basketball, Chinese…
From host-broadcaster and rightsholder support in June and July to MLS, NWSL, USL, Leagues Cup, Super League, and All-Star Week in Charlotte, the company’s soccer docket hasn’t slowed down For
Australia's Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) has reportedly secured the Australian broadcast rights for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, allowing Australians to watch football's biggest tournament for free. According to the Australian Financial Review, the broadcaster finalised a deal with FIFA several…
Muybridge Rail Cam, AI-driven robos, ear-mounted RefCam make MLS debuts at All-Star Game With North American soccer riding a tidal wave of FIFA World Cup–powered hype, MLS is looking to
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is a big deal for DAZN, which has distribution rights in three markets: Italy, Spain, and Japan. Each requires a different editorial approach and even
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (‘Z’) has announced exclusive broadcast and digital rights for the Bundesliga in India for five years, beginning with the 2026-27 season. Bundesliga matches will be available
Ratings Roundup is a rundown of recent rating news and is derived from press releases and reports around the industry. In this week’s edition, the USMNT’s 2–0 Group Stage win
DAZN has announced its in-app features for FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage in Spain, Italy, and Japan, where it holds broadcast rights for all 104 matches. Coverage will include instant
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (Z) has announced a partnership with FIFA to broadcast FIFA World Cup 2026, FIFA World Cup 2030, FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027, and a range of
Alibaba signs exclusive 6-year deal with UEFA for AI services and 360-degree replay technology across Champions League, Europa League and Euro 2028.
The broadcaster will deploy a pitch-side studio set, 40-plus crew, and NEP Venus mobile unit for the UWCL Final production This weekend, CBS Sports will become the first U.S. broadcaster
