Broadcast & Streaming · 13 Apr 2026 · US
NBA Playoffs Set to Leave Local TV Behind in Streaming-Heavy Shift
The league’s new TV deals introduce a stark reality.
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Broadcast & Streaming · 9 Apr 2026 · US
NEWstalgia: How the Return of the NBA on NBC Was Driven by a Bold and ‘Ownable’ Graphics Package
With NBC’s first NBA regular season in more than 20 years now in the books, the focus turns to the playoffs, and the next chapter in the network’s long-awaited return
Broadcast & Streaming · 9 Apr 2026 · US
NBC Sports Reviews Innovations and Milestones from Its 2025-26 NBA Regular Season
With the 2025-26 NBA regular season concluded and the playoffs beginning next week, NBC Sports has shared a recap of its first NBA regular-season coverage since 2001-02. Innovations “On the
Broadcast & Streaming · 7 Apr 2026 · US
NBA, ‘Enjoy Basketball’ To Produce Live Game Altcast, Enjoy the NBA Trivia Show as Part of New Multi-Platform Collab
The NBA and Enjoy Basketball, the digital media company co-founded by YouTube creator Kenny Beecham, have announced a collaboration that includes an original trivia series, an alternate telecast, and NBA
Broadcast & Streaming · 3 Apr 2026 · US
ESPN’s Women’s Final Four Playbook: Bigger Compound, Bigger Trucks, Biggest Production Yet
As the 2026 NCAA Women’s Final Four tips off tonight, there is no shortage of metrics reflecting the exponential growth of women’s college basketball in recent years. From sky-high ratings
Broadcast & Streaming · 3 Apr 2026 · US
Peacock Debuts Its New Vertical-Video Experience for Live NBA Games on Monday
NBC’s new Live Vertical Video experience for NBA games on Peacock. will premier on Monday during NBC Sports’ coverage of the New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks game (7pm ET).
Broadcast & Streaming · 2 Apr 2026 · US
ESPN’s MegaCast Coverage of 2026 NCAA Women’s Final Four Begins Friday, April 3 in Phoenix
ESPN’s MegaCast Coverage of 2026 NCAA Women’s Final Four Begins Friday, April 3 in Phoenix ESPN’s exclusive presentation of the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Championship presented by Capital One
Partnerships · 26 Mar 2026 · Global
CBS Sports Reaches New Long-Term Multiplatform Rights Agreement with the WNBA
CBS Sports and the WNBA have expanded their partnership through a new long-term, multiplatform rights agreement. CBS Sports will feature up to 20 regular-season games annually on the CBS Television
Broadcast & Streaming · 20 Mar 2026 · US
ESPN Ramps Up Production Levels for NCAA Women’s Tournament as Popularity, Viewership Skyrocket
After notching its most-watched regular season of NCAA women’s basketball since 2008-09, ESPN is betting big on that momentum heading into the 2026 NCAA tournament. From expanded camera complements across
Broadcast & Streaming · 20 Mar 2026 · US
GameTime Productions Expands Technical Vision for Athletes Unlimited Basketball in Nashville
When Athletes Unlimited brought its professional women’s basketball season to Nashville in February, GameTime Productions and sister company Live Media delivered an 18-camera live broadcast production for the 24-game event,
Broadcast & Streaming · 19 Mar 2026 · US
Controlled Chaos: Inside the Mighty Production Engine Behind the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament’s First Week
There are few events in sports — or television — that command the attention of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. For fans, it’s a blur of buzzer-beaters, bracket chaos, and
Broadcast & Streaming · 19 Mar 2026 · US
Upgrade to NCAA March Madness Live App Expands Multi-Game Viewing, Enhances Second-Screen Experience
New features across mobile, connected devices, and automotive platforms underscore continued evolution of the tournament’s direct-to-consumer experience As the First Round of the 2026 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship
Broadcast & Streaming · 17 Mar 2026 · US
DIRECTV Adds Multiview and Sports Central Features Ahead of NCAA Tournament
DirecTV is introducing several new viewing features, including a multi-screen “March Madness Mix” channel and an updated Sports Central mobile app hub, ahead of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.
Broadcast & Streaming · 17 Mar 2026 · US
Spectrum Launches Multiview for NCAA Basketball Tournaments
Spectrum has announced the launch of its new Multiview feature in the Spectrum TV App, giving customers the ability to watch up to four NCAA men’s or women’s basketball games
Broadcast & Streaming · 16 Mar 2026 · US
DAZN to Stream NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tourneys Free in Select International Markets
DAZN will allow fans in select international territories to watch the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments at no cost, including full game replays throughout the event. Shay Segev, DAZN
Broadcast & Streaming · 13 Mar 2026 · Global
Peacock To Add Vertical Video Option for Live NBA Games
NBCUniversal previewed several new AI-powered features coming to the Peacock mobile app, including a major focus on vertical video (after first introducing vertical clips across genres in early 2025). Peacock
Broadcast & Streaming · 12 Mar 2026 · US, ZA
Disney+ to Stream Men’s and Women’s NCAA March Madness Across Europe, South Africa
Disney+ has announced the addition of March Madness — the NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments — to its live sports lineup across Europe and South Africa, expanding
Broadcast & Streaming · 11 Mar 2026 · US
CBS Sports Turns to University of Cincinnati’s Control Room and Staff for Two Big 12 Men’s Basketball Broadcasts
As the Big 12 Conference continues to lean into campus-based production, CBS Sports is becoming an increasingly active participant in the model. This season, the broadcaster partnered with the University
Broadcast & Streaming · 9 Mar 2026 · US
Top stories of the week ending 3/6/26
STADIUM TECHNOLOGY NEWS Pacers Sports & Entertainment builds ST 2110-based production control center Pacers Sports & Entertainment has built a new IP-based broadcast control center anchored on the SMPTE ST 2110 standard to support in-venue productions at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The facility gives…
Broadcast & Streaming · 9 Mar 2026 · US
Behind The Mic: CBS Sports and TNT Sports Share NCAA Division 1 Mens’s Basketball Tournament Commentators
Behind The Mic provides a roundup of recent news regarding on-air talent, including new deals, departures, and assignments compiled from press releases and reports around the industry. In this week’s