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Broadcast & Streaming · 16 Oct 2026 · ES, GB, US

Post-World Cup Momentum Drives Premier League US Viewership to Record Highs

Premier League broadcast audiences in the United States have reached record levels following the 2026 FIFA World Cup, data from Nielsen Sports highlighting a 30 percent increase in overall viewing figures when incorporating Spanish-language broadcasts.

Ministry of Sport
Broadcast & Streaming · 11 Oct 2026 · AU, BR, CA

Netflix’s Women’s World Cup deal puts IMG’s technology in the spotlight

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…

Soccerscene
Broadcast & Streaming · 7 Oct 2026 · ES, GB, US

Disney+ to simulcast Super Bowl LXI

The following article "Disney+ to simulcast Super Bowl LXI" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. ESPN announced Wednesday that Super Bowl LXI will be simulcast on Disney+ in addition to airing on ABC, ESPN and ESPN Deportes. The streaming service will have both the English and…

Sports Media Watch
News · 6 Oct 2026 · AU, ES

The ball is no longer just being improved it is being connected

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…

Soccerscene
Broadcast & Streaming · 17 Sept 2026 · ES, GB, US

Netflix latest to signal interest in men’s World Cup rights

The following article "Netflix latest to signal interest in men’s World Cup rights" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. Netflix chief content officer Bela Bajaria indicated during an interview with Alex Sherman of CNBC last week that the streaming platform is interested in bidding for rights…

Sports Media Watch
Partnerships · 15 Sept 2026 · AU, ES

LaLiga and CANAL+ strengthen anti-piracy alliance across nearly 50 countries

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…

Soccerscene
Esports · 14 Sept 2026 · ES

StarLadder StarSeries Fall 2026 predictions: Which teams can win in Barcelona?

StarLadder StarSeries Fall 2026 brings eight teams to Barcelona from Sep. 17–20, with $500,000 on the line and a compact double-elimination bracket that leaves little room for a slow start. With both Team Spirit and Team Falcons absent, the field is missing the two teams ranked above the leading…

Esports Insider
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