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Esports tournament organiser ESL FACEIT Group has been appointed as the operator of the 2026 eMLS Cup, an EA Sports FC tournament hosted by Major League Soccer (MLS). The tournament will feature all 30 MLS clubs, each fielding a player who will compete in a Swiss stage from March 7th to 8th. Of the…
The countdown is underway and with just 100 days to go until the world’s greatest sporting event begins on Thurs., June 11, FOX Sports, America’s English-language home for the FIFA
Victory+, a free, ad-supported sports streaming service, announces the launch of its NWSL Content Hub, an always-on destination designed to deepen fan engagement through behind-the-scenes access, real-time storytelling, and exclusive
The WNBA’s Portland Fire and NWSL’s Portland Thorns announce a groundbreaking, multi-year media partnership establishing Gray Media’s KPDX (FOX 12 Plus) as the regional broadcast home for the two professional
Veritone, Inc announces a renewal of its agreement with U.S. Soccer to license all audiovisual content for the U.S. Women’s and Men’s National Teams, Youth National Teams, and Extended National
Tech enhancements, marquee productions are expected to take advantage of a summer when all eyes are on soccer With tons of noise in the soccer community in anticipation of this
STADIUM TECHNOLOGY NEWS Robot Dogs to enhance stadium security at 2026 World Cup In preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mexican authorities are deploying a squad of four remote-operated robot dogs equipped with cameras, night vision, and communication systems to patrol around BBVA Stadium in…
For major U.S. events like Super Bowl 2026, FIFA World Cup, America 250, and the 2028 Olympics, the need for spectrum to operate wireless microphones is more important than ever.
Baller League US announces CBS Sports and its 24/7 soccer streaming channel CBS Sports Golazo Network will air the league’s programming in the United States. CBS Sports will air full
FOX Sports, America’s English-language home for the FIFA World Cup 2026, unveils its historic broadcast schedule for this year’s highly anticipated global sporting event. From Thurs., June 11 through Sun., July 19, 2026,
Netflix has exclusive broadcasting rights in the U.S. and Canada for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031. With the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 now less than
A London-headquartered digital sponsorship activation platform used by top Premier League clubs has been acquired. WSC Sports, a sports content automation platform, has swooped for Partnerbrite, which enables brands to activate fan engagement through targeted campaigns. The acquisition expands WSC…
The National Women’s Soccer League unveils the schedule and broadcast details for the 2026 NWSL regular season. Highlighted by the launch of the league’s two new expansion sides in Boston
As the industry looks ahead to a significant year in 2026, the FIFA Men’s World Cup, to be hosted here in North America, stands out above upcoming events. This exclusive
Scripps Sports has secured exclusive local broadcast rights to Denver Summit FC, the National Women’s Soccer League’s newest franchise, launching in 2026. Under the multiyear agreement, The E.W. Scripps Company
The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) has agreed to a deal with IMG to exclusively manage and license the worldwide video archive rights for its leagues and competitions.The agreement will
Viewership spikes for the league’s championship event.
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, 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw sets
The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) has now adopted the use of AI platform, Respondology, following FIFA’s decision to make the platform free for all Member Associations. The move is a significant step towards protecting players’ wellbeing in Oceania, and helps to keep the online football…
In what has been called the MLS’s “Caitlin Clark must-see-TV moment,” this weekend’s MLS Cup production will be the largest in the league’s history. With global icon Lionel Messi taking
