BT and Discovery have entered talks to create a new 50/50 joint venture bringing together their BT Sport and Eurosport UK and Ireland operations. The tie-up would give BT Sport subscribers access to Discovery’s sport and entertainment content, including the discovery+ app, and would hold a host of premium sport rights, including the Premier League, UEFA Champions … [Read more...] about BT and Discovery UK discuss sports channel merger
Channel 4 signs two-year deal to broadcast Super League
Ten live Super League matches each season are to be shown on free-to-air television for the first time in the contest’s history following a deal between Channel 4 and the league. Channel 4’s coverage starts on 12th February 2022 when eight-time Champions Leeds Rhinos host Warrington Wolves. The remaining nine games will be spread across the season and include two end of … [Read more...] about Channel 4 signs two-year deal to broadcast Super League
Formula E launches free documentary series on Youtube
Formula E has launched a new 15-episode documentary series, which takes viewers through Season 7, on YouTube. Entitled Formula E: Unplugged, the series promises to reveal what it takes to deliver international motorsport against the backdrop of challenges imposed by the global pandemic. Aarti Dabas, Chief Media Officer at Formula E, said: “We are delighted … [Read more...] about Formula E launches free documentary series on Youtube
BT Sport renews Australian cricket deal and secures next Ashes rights
This year’s Ashes will be available exclusively on BT Sport after the broadcaster renewed its deal with Australian cricket until 2025. The deal covers all Australian men’s and women’s home cricket internationals, including the exclusive broadcast of four England tours over the next four years. Simon Green, head of BT Sport, said: “We loved bringing the highs, … [Read more...] about BT Sport renews Australian cricket deal and secures next Ashes rights
Eleven’s Serie C coverage joins Prime Video Italy
Sports streamer Eleven has secured distribution through Prime Video in Italy, a move it says will make “the best” of its Serie C coverage available through Amazon’s platform. Giovanni Zurleni, Eleven Italy Managing Director, said: “We are proud to announce that Eleven will now be distributed on Amazon Prime Video. “We want to make our portfolio of sport and … [Read more...] about Eleven’s Serie C coverage joins Prime Video Italy