EFL offers new cycle of overseas broadcast rights as EPL partnership discussion on-going
October 3 – The English Football League (EFL) is tendering international broadcast rights to its three division (72 teams) for the 2024 to 2028 period.
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IMG renew broadcast and betting data deal with Aussie A-Leagues
September 19 – IMG has renewed exclusive international broadcast, betting data and video rights to the men’s and women’s A-League competitions in Australasia.
UAE’s Starzplay launches ‘The Italian Dream’ reality talent show with Serie A
September 19 – Italy’s Serie A has announced a partnership with TV streaming platform STARZPLAY, alongside PureHealth and Image Nation Abu Dhabi, as they prepare to launch collaborative original football reality TV show ‘The Italian Dream’.
LFP targets €1bn+ from extended broadcast rights cycle
September 13 – The French Ligue Professionnel de Football (LFP) has opened bidding for the broadcast rights to its premier Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 competitions, covering the 2024-2029 period.
Bundesliga renews archive sales representation deal with IMG
September 8 – Germany’s Bundesliga have extended their global video archive sales partnership with sports and entertainment company IMG until the end of the 2025/26 season.
Albanian FA ends Over Sport contract and awards broadcast rights to MCN TV
August 25 – The Albanian Football Federation (FSHF) has signed a 3-year TV deal with MCN TV for exclusive rights to the Albanina First Division (Abissnet Superior), Second Division, and Albanian Cup and SuperCup matches.
DAZN expands its women’s football team with Ata acquisition
August 16 – DAZN Group have completed the acquisition of women’s football online platform Ata, which will see DAZN further consolidate its women’s football offering, expanding its comprehensive rights collection, which includes rights to the UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) and both national and international rights to Germany’s Frauen Bundesliga.
FFK renews ArtMotion deal promising broadcast upgrade
August 11 – The Football Federation of Kosovo (FFK) and ArtMotion have renewed their TV rights contract, giving the cable operator rights to broadcast all football matches from Albi Mall Superliga, First League (both divisions), as well as the Kosovo Cup.
Saudi Pro League grows broadcast deals to 130+ ahead of season kick off
August 10 – The Saudi Pro League (SPL) has confirmed more than 130 broadcasters worldwide for the 2023/24 season including streaming channel DAZN in Europe and FOX Sports in the US.
Hellenic FA tenders domestic broadcast rights to Greek Cup
August 8 – The Hellenic Football Federation (EPO) has tendered the domestic broadcast rights for the Greek Cu, giving TV stations a month to submit their bids.
Bundesliga continues building in India with Sony Pictures TV rights deal
August 3 – Germany’s Bundesliga have extended their broadcast rights deal with Sony Pictures Networks India for a further three-years in India and the subcontinent.
Albanian FA tenders domestic broadcast rights for next three seasons
July 25 – The Albanian Football Federation (FSHF) has issued a tender for the sale of the TV rights to the First League, Second League, the Super Cup and the Albanian Cup tournament.
SPFL extends BBC domestic TV rights and Infront overseas agency deal until 2029
July 18 – The Scottish Premier League (SPFL) has agreed multi-year extensions to its BBC broadcast deal and with Infront, for its international TV rights sales.
Telekom Serbia channel Arena Sport holds on to Bosnian domestic TV rights
July 18 – The Football Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (NS/FS BiH) has renewed its TV rights contract with Telekom Srbija. All Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina matches, as well as cup games, will be broadcast on Arena Sport TV.
Albanian FA cancel Over Sport TV contract and sues for damages
June 30 – The Albanian Football Federation (FSHF) has terminated its TV broadcasting contract with the Over Sport which owned the rights for First and Second tier of Albanian football, as well for Albanian Cup and Supercup.