The business of sports tech, in brief.
ESPN’s deal to acquire the NFL Network, NFL Fantasy and the rights to distribute the NFL RedZone channel to cable and satellite operators was given the regulatory nod in February
Audio-Technica has acquired a new facility in the Hollywood Media District in Hollywood, California, expanding its U.S. operations. The 8,966-square-foot, two-story property is currently occupied by an existing tenant. It
Telemundo has acquired exclusive U.S. Spanish-language media rights to the Serie A Championship, Coppa Italia, and Supercoppa Italiana for three seasons beginning with 2026/27 through 2028/29. Coverage will air across
DAZN has announced an agreement to acquire EverPass Media, a commercial sports distribution platform serving bars, restaurants, hotels, and other venues in the U.S. The acquisition will serve as the
DAZN is significantly expanding its presence in the U.S. sports media market with the acquisition of EverPass Media, strengthening its position in the fast-growing commercial sports streaming sector. Financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. As part of the deal, the NFL, TKO and…
DAZN Group has completed its acquisition of ViewLift, a provider of streaming and digital solutions for sports content owners. The acquisition was first announced on April 30, 2026. ViewLift will
Disney+, ESPN, and Formula E have announced a multi-year deal bringing all Formula E races to Disney+ and ESPN+ in the U.S. and to Disney+ in most international markets, beginning
The deal includes three premium mobile units, engineering personnel, existing broadcast contracts, and a strategic partnership encompassing RF, specialty cameras, and other production services Big news in the domestic production-truck
ESPN and the International Dance League (IDL) have signed a global rights agreement for the 2026 season. Events will air bi-weekly on ESPN2 at 7 p.m. ET beginning July 28.
The deal arrives just after Garmin launched its new screenless wearable, signaling interest in capturing a wider fitness audience
Telemundo has announced it has acquired from UC3 exclusive U.S. Spanish-language rights to all UEFA men’s club competitions for three seasons beginning with the 2027/28 season. The deal covers the
The following article "Versant acquires Bundesliga in latest sign of change in media rights market" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. A new media rights deal for one of the higher-profile international soccer leagues may be a sign of things to come in the sports rights marketplace. Versant…
FloSports has acquired the exclusive U.S. media rights to the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Men’s World Championship under a new four-year agreement that begins with the 2027 tournament. Brokered
Scripps Sports has acquired the exclusive U.S. media rights to the 2027 FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Cup, with all 64 matches set to air across ION and Scripps Sports platforms
NBC Sports has announced the acquisition of an additional NFL regular-season Week 17 game to air Saturday, January 2, 2027, at 4:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. The game
DAZN Group has announced the acquisition of ViewLift, a leading US-based provider of streaming and digital solutions for content owners.
As the U.S. regional sports network (RSN) model continues to undergo a seismic shift, DAZN is making a decisive move to position itself at the center of the next era
DAZN has acquired streaming tech developer ViewLift as the global sports media platform courts teams across the U.S. sorting out their digital distribution futures. A source familiar with the deal said DAZN will pay roughly $100 million in cash and company equity. The transaction is expected to…
TNT Sports has announced a multi-year agreement for U.S. media rights to the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). Three events will air on truTV — the 24 Hours of Le
Scripps Sports and Ally Financial are partnering with the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) to broadcast its first game on national linear television in the United States. The PWHL Takeover
