The global sports landscape will continue to be an attractive market for many years, with 61 per cent of sports executives expecting accelerated growth in private investment over the next 5-7 years, according to Altman Solon’s Global Sports Survey. The survey of more than 150 global sports executives and 2,500 sports fans in the UK, […]

ViewLift, the sports and entertainment technology player, has announced two new strategic additions to its Board, John Rose and Steve Byrd. The two join a roster of board members led by chairman Ted Leonsis, founder of Monumental Sports and Entertainment. “I’m delighted to announce that Steve and John are joining our board,” said Rick Allen, […]

Charterhouse Capital Partners (CCP) has agreed to take a majority stake in Two Circles in a deal worth a reported $300 million (€273m). The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2024. The business will continue to be led by CEO and co-founder, Gareth Balch, alongside the current management team, and the […]

In the world of sports fandom, there’s an electrifying layer that goes beyond just cheering for your favourite team – it’s the realm of placing a bet as the action unfolds. Picture this: the clock’s ticking down, the score is tight, and making a wager isn’t just a pre-game ritual anymore. With the rise of […]

ESPN and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) have reached a new, eight-year agreement beginning September 1st 2024, for NCAA championships media rights. The deal includes domestic rights to a record 40 NCAA championships – 21 women’s and 19 men’s events – and international rights to those same NCAA championships plus the Division I men’s […]

In the dynamic world of television broadcasting in the UK, a pivotal transformation is observed with the integration of in-play betting in live sports. Historically, sports broadcasts have been a passive experience for viewers, providing visual engagement with the game. The introduction of in-play betting, however, has revolutionised this experience, transforming viewers into active participants. […]

Prime Video and Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) have announced a multiyear rights agreement to deliver viewers some of the boxing industry’s most significant events, providing fans in the US with year-round access to tmatchups featuring a number the biggest stars in boxing. PBC features over 150 active fighters across various weight divisions, including top contenders […]

Deloitte predicts that women’s elite sports will generate global revenues of $1.28 billion (€1.1bn) in 2024. This is the first time that annual global revenues for women’s sport will have surpassed $1 billion. This total is at least 300 per cent higher than Deloitte’s previous valuation three years ago. Deloitte’s forecast is based on the […]

Ateme, a specialist in video compression, delivery, and streaming solutions, has powered contribution for NT, a tier-one telecommunications operator in Thailand, at numerous sports events throughout Asia and beyond over the last two years. Thanks to the Ateme KYRION contribution encoders, NT has significantly improved video quality at low latency, enhancing the experience of audiences […]

Allseasons Kite Movie, a film showcasing a fully rounded, eclectic and in depth view of kitesurfing, is set to make its global television debut on the Extreme Sports Channel on December 3rd. This full-length movie, co-financed by the Polish National Foundation, gives a full spectrum account of kitesurfing styles, taking place in all seasons all around […]