The business of sports tech, in brief.
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…
Ateme has announced that RTVE, Spain’s public broadcaster, has selected its TITAN Edge platform for satellite contribution on three new transportable production units. System integrator Broad Service designed and delivered
For the 2026-27 season, Germany’s Bundesliga is enhancing two innovations that were originally introduced to its output last season: the referee POV camera and the fan engagement voting feature ‘Man
The Bundesliga has announced a technology trial using artificial intelligence (AI) for live multi-language commentary on matches, following a proof of concept which ran at the recent Supercup 2026. Viewers
LiveU has announced that CRD Audiovisuel used the LU900Q intelligent production unit with built-in LiveU IQ (LIQ) connectivity to deliver live content from the start of each stage at the
The Bundesliga took steps last season to bring its broadcast rights holders better access to players, new presentation positions, and more content. With the 2025/26 season marking the start of
After a raft of broadcast innovations took centre stage in the 2025/26 season, the Bundesliga has more in the pipeline for 2026/27. This season, the league and its host broadcast
Techex will exhibit at NAB Show New York 2026 (Booth 623, Javits Center, October 21-22), demonstrating how its tx darwin platform combines satellite and IP delivery for affiliate broadcast distribution
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…
This season marks a new era for the NHL’s regional-production scene, with the league launching a centralized production operation that oversees local game and studio productions for six clubs. That
The European Shooting Confederation has agreed a three-year partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Sports as it looks to significantly expand the international reach of shooting across Europe. Running from 2026 through to 2029, the agreement will bring selected ESC competitions to Warner Bros…
NVIDIA is deepening its footprint in the sports technology sector after debuting a suite of media and artificial intelligence products at the IBC conference in Amsterdam.
As sports broadcasters look for new ways to make live action more immersive, insightful, and personalized, Rezzil is bringing its expertise in athlete training, movement intelligence, mixed reality, and 3D
Athlos London, the all-female annual athletics competition, was available to view in more than 150 countries through the competition’s broadest global distribution network to date. Taking place in one live,
Athlos London reached 7.3 million viewers across its broadcast and streaming partners as it went live for one epic night of female athleticism from the StoneX Stadium. A sold-out crowd
Netflix will stream Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua live on December 11 from Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, it was officially announced yesterday. The fight is available to all Netflix
The broadcaster’s capability as an internal production house continues with studio programming for U.S. viewers The MLB Postseason comes with an attraction that can be felt around the globe. This
SES and Sky have announced a new multi-year agreement for direct-to-home satellite services across the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, running into the next decade. Sky will continue to
For the next nine months, TNT Sports will build on its rugby coverage, combining world-class live sport with innovative storytelling, immersive production and unrivalled access to the biggest names in
Gravity Media has been appointed directly by the Pro League to oversee Football Video Support (FVS) operations for the Challenger Pro League, Belgium’s second-tier professional football competition. The production, content
