News and updates on UK sports rights broadcasting deals and fixture scheduling.
Fast horses, fancy hats and flowing bubbly – this is what you can expect at Royal Ascot. One of the most prestigious events in the horse racing calendar, it sees the world’s finest thoroughbreds and their jockeys come together to compete for millions of pounds in prize money every year.
Eurosport has promised to deliver its most complete 24h of Le Mans ever, promising fans coverage of “every angle, every incident and every turn” from the jewel in the crown of endurance motor racing.
The agreement begins this weekend with the streaming service showing “at least” one game per match week for the next four seasons and includes exclusive live rights to all MLS regular season matches, the MLS Cup Playoffs and the MLS Cup decider.
Digital platform Eleven Sports will continue to show nine games per week but loses its exclusivity of the competition. It’s already lost is UFC rights and relinquished rights to Serie A and Eredivisie.
