Tag: sports streaming

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is urging the DOJ to scrutinize Disney’s proposed acquisition of a 70% stake in Fubo, warning it may violate antitrust laws by reducing competition in the streaming market. Warren argues the deal would give Disney control over…

SURJ Sports Investment, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, has acquired a minority stake in DAZN for a reported $1 billion. The deal includes the formation of DAZN MENA, a joint venture aimed at expanding sports broadcasting in…

Roku has secured exclusive streaming rights for Bassmaster professional bass fishing tournaments, expanding its live sports portfolio. The deal includes Elite Qualifiers, Open Series events, the Elite Series, and Friday coverage of the Bassmaster Classic, all available for free on…

Paramount+ and EverPass Media have signed a multi-year distribution deal that allows EverPass to stream all CBS Sports’ UEFA Champions League matches from Paramount+ in commercial venues like bars, restaurants, and hotels, starting February 18, 2025. This marks the first…

Real Madrid’s comeback win against Manchester City in the Champions League set a new streaming record for a live sporting event on Amazon Prime Video in the UK, drawing over four million viewers. This marks Prime Video’s first season broadcasting…

ESPN is reportedly dropping out of the bidding for Formula 1’s U.S. media rights after its deal expires in 2025, according to Puck News. NBC Sports and Netflix are now in talks with F1, with Netflix’s Drive to Survive playing…

Philo has reached 1.3 million subscribers, growing 20% year-over-year, and expects to turn its first profit in 2024 with $450 million in annual revenue. The company has also acquired TVOD service Row8, which will be integrated by 2026, and hired…

The Hollywood Reporter is calling March 2nd the end of TV, as the Oscars will stream live on Hulu for the first time, breaking free from the pay TV bundle. By 2025, every major broadcast event—including live sports and awards…

ESPN is in talks to acquire NFL Network, NFL RedZone, and the league’s fantasy platform, potentially integrating them into its upcoming Flagship streaming service. The deal would strengthen ESPN’s negotiating power with cable distributors while allowing the NFL to offload…

YouTube’s biggest screen is now the TV, with more watch time happening on television than on mobile or desktop. In December 2024, YouTube accounted for 11.1% of total U.S. TV viewing—beating Netflix, Prime Video, and Hulu—marking a major shift in…