News and updates on UK sports rights broadcasting deals and fixture scheduling.
Prime Video members in the U.K. and Ireland will have access to live match play emanating from the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, home of the US Open. Prime Video will also provide access to on- demand match highlights and other content.
The broadcaster holds exclusive rights across the continent, except in the UK where the BBC provides free-to-air coverage, and is committing to providing 150 hours of live coverage.
The Grand National is steeped in history and dates back to the first run race in 1836 that was won by The Duke who again won the following year. The race is ran over 4 miles 514 yards with 30 fences jumping which is why it is widely regarded as the ultimate test for both horse and jockey. There has however been many successful Jockey’s over the years who have been victorious on multiple occasions.
Sky Sports have the exclusive rights to all four days of the opening major championship of the year and the par three competition that takes place on the Wednesday before the tournament, which has a special place on the golf calendar.
