JioStar acquired exclusive TV and digital rights for The Hundred 2026 cricket tournament in India, covering all 68 men's and women's matches. This strengthens JioStar's international cricket portfolio, with several Indian women's team players also featuring in the competition.
Telemundo's Spanish-language World Cup broadcasts, available via Peacock, have surprisingly drawn nearly half of US viewers, including many English speakers, surpassing Fox Sports' English coverage in viewership and critical reception due to its immersive style and fewer ads.
Netflix, Disney, and YouTube are reportedly interested in acquiring U.S. broadcast rights for the 2030 and 2034 FIFA World Cups, potentially challenging Fox and sparking a bidding war. FIFA may bundle English and Spanish rights, increasing the expected $1.5-$2 billion price tag per tournament.
Netflix, Disney, and YouTube are reportedly interested in bidding for the U.S. broadcast rights to the 2030 and 2034 FIFA World Cups, potentially challenging Fox. Amazon and Apple may also join the race, leading to a bidding war. FIFA plans to sell English and Spanish rights together, expecting bids between $1.5 billion and $2 billion per tournament.
BBC Sport has extended its broadcasting deal with the All England Club, ensuring Wimbledon remains free-to-air for UK audiences across BBC platforms until 2033. The agreement builds on record digital engagement and promises enhanced coverage with new voices and technology.
Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEEL) has secured media rights for the 2026 and 2030 FIFA World Cups, plus 39 other FIFA events until 2034. Matches will be streamed on Zee5 and broadcast on the new Unite8 Sports network, offering a solution for Indian viewers.
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) will broadcast the 2026 and 2030 FIFA World Cups, along with other key FIFA events up to 2034, on its new Unite8 Sports channels and stream on Zee5 in India. This deal was finalized after FIFA and JioStar failed to agree on pricing.
Indian football fans can finally stream the FIFA World Cup 2026 as broadcast rights negotiations have concluded. An official announcement is expected next week, ending months of uncertainty. The Delhi High Court had previously been petitioned to ensure broadcast access.
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) is launching seven new sports channels under the 'Unite8 Sports' brand. This move coincides with ongoing negotiations with FIFA for the broadcast rights of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in India, where a pricing dispute is hindering an agreement.
FIFA struggles to find broadcast buyers in India for the 2026 World Cup due to late-night match timings, high prices, and competition from cricket. A court case highlights the potential violation of citizens' right to information.
FIFA broadcast rights officials are in India this week to finalize a deal before the World Cup next month, as price disputes have stalled negotiations. Millions of Indian fans may miss the tournament if a deal isn't reached soon.
FIFA officials are in India to negotiate broadcast rights for the upcoming World Cup, with talks stalled over pricing disputes. Millions of Indian fans risk missing the tournament as negotiations continue with only three weeks until kickoff.
FIFA broadcast rights officials are in India to negotiate a deal before the World Cup next month, with price disagreements stalling progress. Millions of Indian fans may miss the tournament if a deal isn't reached soon.
Donald Trump criticizes the NFL's reliance on streaming platforms, warning that pricing out loyal fans could harm the sport, amid a DOJ antitrust investigation into the league's media distribution deals.
Donald Trump warns the NFL that its reliance on streaming platforms, requiring multiple paid subscriptions, may price out loyal fans and harm the sport, amid a DOJ antitrust investigation.
Millions in Asia, including India, China, and Thailand, face uncertainty over watching the FIFA World Cup 2026 due to delayed broadcast rights. Unfavorable late-night match timings and high costs are stalling deals, potentially impacting viewership. Experts, however, believe agreements will be reached, ensuring widespread access to the global football spectacle.
Millions of football fans in the world’s two most populous nations may not be able to watch the World Cup, which starts next month, because of a deadlock over broadcast rights in India and no official decision in China. In India, a Reliance-Disney joint venture has offered US$20 million for 2026 World Cup broadcast rights, a fraction of Fifa’s ask, which was not acceptable to football’s global governing body, two sources said on Monday. Sony held talks but also decided not to make an offer for...
