Tag: streaming sports

Awful Announcing discusses how Formula One is shopping its U.S. media rights for 2026 at a target of $150–$180 million annually, but potential partners like Netflix, Amazon, and NBC are showing limited interest. With viewership on ESPN flat at around…

NASCAR expects its move to Prime Video in 2025 to match cable viewership, projecting at least 2 million viewers per race. This marks the first time premier NASCAR events will be exclusively streamed, with five races airing on Prime as…

Parks Associates' latest study confirms live sports as a key driver for streaming growth, with 33% of U.S. internet households subscribing to D2C sports services. Kirby explores how Disney+ and Netflix are expanding into live sports, while FAST platforms like…

FanDuel Sports Network is now available on Prime Video, giving sports fans in 31 states a new way to stream local NBA, NHL, and MLB games for $19.99 per month. With cable companies scaling back RSN coverage, this deal helps…

Ampere Analysis forecasts that streaming services will invest a record $12.5 billion in live sports rights in 2025, up from $10 billion in 2024. DAZN leads the sector, accounting for one-third of the spending, followed by Amazon, YouTube TV, and…

Apple’s Sports app now lists where to watch nationally broadcast games in the U.S., while also adding new soccer tournaments like the FA Cup and EFL Championship. The update improves navigation and expands features like live scores and play-by-play tracking.…

Executives at PGA Tour say they are getting ready for a new era in sports when leagues will need to exercise significantly more control over the content that’s made from the games, matches and tournaments that every media outlet wants…

NFL RedZone surprised viewers in Week 15 by introducing ads during its previously ad-free broadcasts, undermining its long-held promise of “seven hours of commercial-free football.” The split-screen ads, featuring sponsors like Verizon and Gatorade, frustrated users and sparked backlash on…

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…

Netflix’s 2024 mid-year data shows sports documentaries gaining traction, with The Roast of Tom Brady leading at 22.4 million U.S. views. Other top sports titles include Drive to Survive (11.6M views), Captains of the World (8.7M views), and America’s Sweethearts…