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ESPN and CFP clash over $250M conference revenue as 24-team expansion looms
sports-business9 days ago

ESPN and CFP clash over $250M conference revenue as 24-team expansion looms

Negotiations between ESPN and the College Football Playoff (CFP) are described as 'tough sledding' ahead of an October 9 deadline. The core dispute involves replacing the $250 million in revenue lost by eliminating conference championship games, with the SEC alone losing $100 million. If no exclusive deal is reached, CFP rights will hit the open market, potentially involving Fox, NBC, or Prime Video, to fund a 24-team expansion starting in 2027.

via Awful Announcing|
#broadcast-rights#college-football-playoff#espn
MLB Lockout Threatens 2027 Broadcast Revenue and Local Team Finances
sports-business15 days ago

MLB Lockout Threatens 2027 Broadcast Revenue and Local Team Finances

A potential MLB lockout starting December 1 could severely impact 2027 broadcast deals and team finances. If the 2027 season loses 60 or more games, national broadcast contracts may extend to 2029 at reduced or zero rates, delaying major revenue. Local broadcast losses could begin sooner due to varied contracts. The core dispute remains the owners' push for a salary cap, which the players' union opposes.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#broadcast-rights#collective-bargaining#economics
sports1 month ago

Barça-Basel friendly barely accessible outside Spain due to broadcast rights

Barcelona's penultimate preseason friendly against Basel in Switzerland is largely unavailable to international viewers due to a lack of overseas broadcast rights; Spain can watch via official channels or YouTube Premium, Africa has limited options on MBC Shahid/Action, and most regions have no legal way to view the game, though Barca Blaugranes will provide a live thread and a recap.

via Barca Blaugranes|
#barcelona#broadcast-rights#fc-basel
Prime Video to air NBA Eastern Conference finals in debut season
sports1 month ago

Prime Video to air NBA Eastern Conference finals in debut season

Prime Video will broadcast the NBA's Eastern Conference finals this season as part of the league's new 11-year media rights deals, with NBC sharing conference-final duties. The rights will rotate between Prime Video, NBC, and ESPN/ABC (which will handle the other conference final) over the decade-long deal, and each partner is slated to air three Eastern and three Western finals. The exact cadence isn’t fixed for this season, and viewership typically depends on team quality and series length.

via Awful Announcing|
#broadcast-rights#eastern-conference-finals#nba
First-Ever World Cup Final Halftime Show Sets Stage for Global Spectacle
sports2 months ago

First-Ever World Cup Final Halftime Show Sets Stage for Global Spectacle

FIFA will stage the World Cup final’s first official halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, BTS and more to support education initiatives; the planned length is uncertain (reports cite 20–30 minutes) and could clash with IFAB rules; the stage will be on the MetLife Stadium pitch, with U.S. viewers able to watch on Fox (English) and Telemundo/Peacock (Spanish) and various streaming services; kickoff is 3 p.m. ET, so plan to be tuned in by around 3:45 p.m. local time, and note some markets (e.g., the UK) may or may not carry the broadcast.

via Town & Country Magazine|
#broadcast-rights#football-entertainment#halftime-show
FIFA weighs 64-team 2030 World Cup, boosting broadcast rights prospects
sports3 months ago

FIFA weighs 64-team 2030 World Cup, boosting broadcast rights prospects

FIFA is examining a potential 64-team World Cup for 2030, possibly across six host nations with Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay each hosting an opening match to mark the 100th anniversary, while the rest would be in Morocco, Portugal, and Spain. A 64-team format would use 16 groups of four and 128 games, expanding broadcast inventory and likely lifting rights fees toward the $1.5–$2 billion range. Interest is expected from Fox, NBCUniversal, Netflix, YouTube, Apple, and Disney, with potential for splitting rights among multiple partners. A decision would need to come soon, since qualifying schedules for CONCACAF/UEFA are currently built around a 48-team field.

via Awful Announcing|
#broadcast-rights#expansion#fifa
Your World Cup Viewing Playbook: Stream Every Match From Anywhere
world3 months ago

Your World Cup Viewing Playbook: Stream Every Match From Anywhere

A global guide to watching all 104 2026 World Cup games, detailing free options in select countries (UK via BBC iPlayer/ITVX, Australia via SBS On Demand, Spain’s RTVE Play, Rai Play in Italy, M6 in France) and paid or mixed services elsewhere, plus tips to use a VPN to access streams from abroad and a rundown of US, UK, Australia, Spain, Italy, and Germany broadcast rights, the tournament’s expansion to 48 teams, and key upcoming fixtures.

via Business Insider|
#broadcast-rights#free-coverage#streaming-guide
Hydration Breaks Turn World Cup Games Into Advertising Intermissions
business3 months ago

Hydration Breaks Turn World Cup Games Into Advertising Intermissions

FIFA has introduced three-minute hydration breaks in all 2026 World Cup matches to protect players from heat, but critics say the stops disrupt play and create predictable ad windows; analysts frame the move as part of a broader push to commercialize the tournament and capitalize on the US media market, with billions in broadcast rights and advertising at stake, while FIFA says the breaks ensure equal conditions and could evolve (likely shorter) as climate and broadcast economics continue to shape the event.

via WIRED|
#advertising-revenue#broadcast-rights#business
UH Shifts Athletics to Free Over-the-Air Broadcasts
business4 months ago

UH Shifts Athletics to Free Over-the-Air Broadcasts

The University of Hawaii will move about 110 home athletic broadcasts per year from Spectrum Sports to free, over-the-air Hawaii News Now (Gray Media), expanding access for fans in Hawaii and beyond. Outside Hawaii, broadcasts will transition from the Team1 app to the Mountain West app, with a potential new direct-to-consumer service. The change is expected to raise annual media revenue to roughly $7.5 million (from $3.2 million under the prior pay-per-view model) and increase exposure through the Mountain West framework, following a broader trend of teams making broadcasts more accessible even if revenues are distributed differently.

via Awful Announcing|
#broadcast-rights#business#gray-media
sports4 months ago

MW Unveils 2026 Football Broadcast Plan Across Six Networks

The Mountain West announced a 62-game 2026 football broadcast package across CBS Sports Network (14 games) and CBS Network (1), FOX (13), The CW (13), and the new MW+ service (21 games), featuring 41 national telecasts across 11 of 14 weeks and six Friday showcases. Highlights include Week 0: NDSU vs. Jacksonville State on CBS Sports Network and UNLV vs. Memphis on FOX; the MW opener is UNLV at Hawai‘i on The CW; Navy at Air Force on CBS on Oct. 3; and the championship game on FOX Dec. 4. The CW will air select NDSU games; kickoff times for FOX and MW+ schedules will be announced later, with more information at TheMW.com.

via Mountain West Conference|
#broadcast-rights#college-football#mountain-west
Big Ten Posts Record $1.37B Distribution Across 18 Members
business5 months ago

Big Ten Posts Record $1.37B Distribution Across 18 Members

The Big Ten announced a record $1.37 billion revenue distribution for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 to 18 member institutions, up from $883 million in 2024, driven by new broadcast rights deals and the expanded College Football Playoff as the conference added Oregon, UCLA, USC and Washington, supporting athletic opportunities for more than 14,000 student-athletes.

via Big Ten Conference|
#big-ten#broadcast-rights#business
NFL tests five-game 2026 package with YouTube, Netflix, Fox bidding
business6 months ago

NFL tests five-game 2026 package with YouTube, Netflix, Fox bidding

The NFL is shopping a five-game package for the 2026 season, with YouTube, Netflix, and Fox among bidders. Buyers can pick five games from a larger menu that could include international Week 1 in Australia, a Thanksgiving Eve game, a Black Friday game, and a Christmas Eve game. The move comes as the league faces antitrust scrutiny and debates over keeping standalone games on broadcast or free streaming, amid its broader pivot toward streaming.

via NBC Sports|
#broadcast-rights#business#netflix