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LG Channels expands line-up in Europe

LG TV owners across European countries can gain access to new free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels, including Sony Pictures’ Sony One Channels, and a suite of channels from Lionsgate. With Sony One Channels now available in the UK, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland, and Lionsgate channels available in the UK, […]

April 24, 2024

Report: FTA sport worth €4.9bn to European economy

An independent report commissioned by the EBU from Oxford Economics estimates that the economic impact of public service media (PSM) sports broadcasting contributed €4.9 billion to Europe’s GDP and supported over 60,000 jobs in 2022. The findings include direct contributions from content production and broadcasting and significant indirect and induced impacts due to supply chain […]

April 22, 2024

Sport 24 to air Euro 2024 on airlines, cruise ships

Sport 24, IMG’s inflight and in-ship live sports channel, has announced a deal with the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) to broadcast the 2024 UEFA European Football Championship. Under the agreement, Sport 24 and its secondary channel Sport 24 Extra will show 50+ games of the tournament live on airlines and cruise ships around […]

April 22, 2024

Kay-Jelski named BBC Director of Sport

Charlotte Moore, BBC’s Chief Content Officer, has announced Alex Kay-Jelski as the Director of BBC Sport. As Director he will set the editorial and creative strategy for BBC Sport. He will lead the teams – across commissioning, production, digital and journalism – and work closely with talent and partners to help drive the growth of […]

April 11, 2024

BBC secures rights for British Swimming Championships

BBC Sport is set to broadcast every finals session of the British Swimming Championships this year, confirming a new broadcast partnership with British Swimming. For the first time, the championships will feature a fully integrated schedule that includes both swimming and para-swimming races, with prospective Team GB athletes competing together as they prepare for the […]

March 28, 2024

Extreme E lands Eurovision Sport deal

Racing series Extreme E has announced a new multi-year broadcast partnership with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), expanding the championship’s reach ahead of its new season which begins on February 17th.The EBU’s new digital streaming platform Eurovision Sport will broadcast the Desert X Prix, Rounds 1 and 2 of Season 4, which takes place in […]

February 16, 2024

EBU launches Eurovision Sport OTT platform

The EBU has launched a new digital streaming platform giving free public access to sports content across Europe. Eurovision Sport is the EBU’s first direct-to-consumer service. Thousands of hours of content are set to be streamed in a single digital destination – complementing existing coverage provided by public service media – and showcasing a wide […]

February 5, 2024

FITE+ scores Liga Portugal rights

FITE has announced the acquisition of broadcasting rights to Liga Portugal for FITE+ subscribers in the UK & Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Scandinavia. Matches will stream live, in English, from December 2nd with the twelfth matchday of the season. The deal covers the remainder of the current season on through the 2025/2026 season. Liga […]

November 30, 2023

Recast relaunches

Live and on-demand streaming platform, Recast, has officially relaunched its services following last month’s acquisition of assets by Content Technology Partners (CTP). Under the new ownership, which includes Recast Founder & CEO Andy Meikle and ex-Manchester United Executive Vice-President Ed Woodward, Recast says it has developed “a renewed vision and refreshed offering, all aimed at […]

November 30, 2023

Spicy Mango, FX Digital collaborate

Spicy Mango, a technology services and solutions provider, and FX Digital, a developer of Connected TV solutions, have partnered to produce an innovative data rich, connected TV showcase powered by Gameday. This showcase will make its debut at this year’s SportsPro show in Madrid. Building on their successful collaboration in helping Dyn Sport go to […]

November 20, 2023