Tag: live sports streaming

Netflix has acquired exclusive U.S. streaming rights for the 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup, marking its expansion into live sports. The platform will offer dual English and Spanish telecasts with studio coverage and plans to include documentaries on…

Awful Announcing shares bold sports media predictions for 2025, spotlighting ESPN’s Flagship streaming launch, Netflix’s likely expansion into sports talk and rights deals, and growing consolidation among media giants like Paramount and WBD. Experts predict streaming will dominate live sports,…

Roku has acquired exclusive U.S. streaming rights for X Games Aspen 2025 and a summer event, streaming them on The Roku Channel’s free sports channel. A new X Games FAST channel will feature highlights, interviews, and archival content, aligning with…

Awful Announcing, in conversation with sports media experts William Mao and Bob Thompson, highlights the UFC’s $1.5 billion ESPN media rights deal expiring in 2025 as a rare opportunity in a locked-up sports rights market. ESPN is the frontrunner, bolstered…

Netflix is in talks with Drew Brees and Scott Hanson for its international broadcast of the NFL Christmas Day doubleheader. The $150 million deal includes Chiefs vs. Steelers and Ravens vs. Texans. Brees aims to revive his broadcasting career, while…

Fubo reported a 40% increase in upfront ad revenue for 2024-25, reaching an all-time high. Growth was driven by new advertisers, innovative CTV ad formats, and advanced measurement tools. Strong demand for live sports, combined with incremental reach beyond linear…

Amazon Prime Video appears to be working on adding a multiview feature, based on new Prime Video app code analyzed by Android Authority. This feature, allowing users to watch multiple live streams simultaneously, would enhance its live sports streaming experience…

Comcast plans to offer live sports from NBC regional sports networks on Peacock, giving fans in four markets access to NBA, NHL, and MLB games without cable. Details are still being negotiated, and the launch could be delayed beyond early…

Gotham Advanced Media and Entertainment (GAME) has launched the Gotham Sports app, offering over 500 live games from New York teams like the Yankees, Knicks, and Rangers. Cable subscribers of YES Network or MSG Networks get free access, while others…

The court's decision to block Venu Sports highlights antitrust concerns and the need for competitive diversity in sports streaming. This ruling may lead to broader scrutiny of bundling practices, delaying Venu's launch but preserving market competition. The case could reshape…