Tag: streaming rights

Awful Announcing introspects on the sudden end of ESPN and Major League Baseball’s broadcast partnership, which was set to run through 2028. Over the years, ESPN deprioritized baseball in favor of higher-rated sports like the NFL and NBA, leading to…

TKO Group exceeded Q4 expectations despite a 10% WWE revenue drop after Raw moved from USA Network to Netflix. UFC offset losses with a 22% revenue increase. Total revenue rose 5% to $642.2 million, swinging to earnings of $0.28 per…

Sony Pictures Television is actively seeking a next-day streaming partner for Jeopardy!, addressing a major gap in its availability for on-demand viewing. Starting this fall, Sony will be able to sell streaming rights, and platforms like Hulu, Paramount+, Peacock, Prime…

The LA Times delves into the significance of WWE’s expansion into streaming and Netflix’s strategy to grow its live content offerings. The $5 billion exclusive deal positions WWE to expand its global reach and revenue streams, while Netflix leverages WWE’s…

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…

Netflix has recruited top NFL broadcasters from rival networks for its Christmas GameDay, raising questions about why competitors allowed their talent to join. Analysts suggest networks prioritized maintaining strong ties with the NFL, whose influence outweighs the risks of aiding…

Fox Entertainment and Hulu have signed a $1.5 billion deal through 2029, granting Hulu in-season streaming rights to Fox's programming and expanding their marketing partnership. The agreement secures Hulu as the next-day hub for Fox content, including hits like The…

John Ourand, speaking on the Marchand Sports Media podcast, highlighted the NFL’s pivotal role in sustaining traditional broadcasters like Fox and CBS, arguing that without NFL programming, networks like FS1 could collapse. However, he noted that the NFL's leverage diminishes…

Our latest From the Archives column examines Aereo, the 2012 startup that aimed to deliver broadcast television to internet-connected devices through tiny individual antennas, bypassing cable services. Despite its innovative approach, Aereo faced fierce legal battles with major broadcasters, culminating…

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is attempting to retain NBA broadcasting rights by matching Amazon’s $1.8 billion per year bid for a game package. WBD has submitted matching paperwork to the NBA, but it remains unclear if the league will accept…