ALL POSTS TAGGED "DAZN"
TV
/ 49 days agoIs Saudi Arabia the financial savior of DAZN?
The Saudi Arabian sports scene is becoming an increasingly lucrative arena, and DAZN, the streaming giant backed by billionaire Len Blavatnik, may have found a lifeline there. After years of significant financial losses, DAZN is exploring potential partnerships and expanding its footprint in the Middle East. The streaming platform's relationship with the Saudi Pro League […]
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/ 99 days agoDAZN announces 7-year global deal with National League
DAZN has officially announced a seven-year global broadcasting partnership with the English Football League’s (EFL) National League. The division is the fifth-highest league in the English soccer pyramid. It is also the highest division in EFL's setup that features semi-professional clubs. Soccer fans will soon be able to watch every National League match each season […]
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/ 114 days agoLigue 1 TV deal in France is a grim warning to rest of Europe
After a winding, five-year road that saw record highs and record lows, Ligue 1 has finally found at least a sense of stability. The LFP, the body that governs France's professional leagues, reached a $546 million deal with DAZN for the league's domestic TV rights deal. The deal followed months of uncertainty, with several clubs' […]
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/ 122 days agoDecision reached in $546 million deal for Ligue 1 rights in France
The ongoing pursuit of a domestic Ligue 1 TV rights holder in France has come to a close with two familiar broadcasters. DAZN and beIN SPORTS will combine to broadcast every game of the Ligue 1 season for viewers in France. The deal was completed just weeks before the Ligue 1 season begins. Kickoff for […]
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/ 129 days agoLigue 1 clubs face bankruptcy without a new broadcast deal
Several Ligue 1 clubs are facing bankruptcy due to the league's unfinished broadcast deal in France. Teams such as Lens, who finished second in Ligue 1 in the 2022/23 season, and eight-time league winners Nantes, could all close their doors depending on the league's indecisiveness, per a report from L'Equipe. The LFP, the body that […]
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/ 303 days agoDAZN leading the race for domestic TV rights to Ligue 1
The Ligue 1 domestic rights in France are up for renewal, and DAZN is emerging as the favorite to broadcast the league for the next five seasons. The streaming service is currently broadcasting Ligue 1 via Canal+, a sports channel in France. DAZN is also the home of the French top flight in Austria, Belgium, […]
Business of Soccer
/ 341 days agoAfter spending billions, DAZN wants to raise $1 billion more
DAZN is apparently looking to raise significant new funds heading into 2024. According to Bloomberg, the London-based sports streaming platform has held several discussions with potential investors in recent months. Sources at the company claim that DAZN is even exploring the possibility of raising around $1 billion. The move would help the company expand their […]
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/ 347 days agoDAZN still targets domestic Premier League rights
The Premier League is still searching for a domestic rights partner for the four-season cycle from 2025/26 to 2028/29, and DAZN wants in. The streaming platform has assembled a collection of leagues across the world for both domestic and international audiences. For example, it has domestic broadcast rights to Ligue 1 in France and LaLiga […]
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/ 388 days agoDAZN, Sky retain Serie A rights in Italy in $4.8 billion deal
DAZN and Sky will return as the domestic broadcast rights holders for Serie A. The upcoming deal runs for the next five seasons. Therefore, it will expire at the end of the 2028/29 campaign. The duo is paying a combined $4.8 billion for the five-year deal. As a result, Serie A is pulling in $960 […]
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/ 410 days agoDAZN enter fray against Sky Sports-TNT sports for EPL TV rights
Reports indicate that DAZN will most certainly participate in the next EPL TV rights auction, which might be rather competitive. The domestic rights of the Premier League were last put up for auction in 2018, bringing in $6.2 billion and drastically altering the playing field for teams. Because of this ruling, even mid-table teams now […]
Italy
/ 436 days agoSerie A considers direct-to-consumer streaming platform
With the new season underway, Italy's premier league, Serie A, is at a critical juncture regarding its broadcasting and streaming rights. Current rights expire at the end of the 2023/24 season. With bids coming in below the League’s target, there is now talk of Serie A launching its own service. Broadcasters failing to meet Serie […]
ATA Football
/ 456 days agoDAZN takes over ATA Football to grow women's soccer coverage
Streaming platform DAZN announced the acquisition of ATA Football, a leader in covering women's soccer. As a result of the takeover, DAZN will have coverage of all the leagues ATA Football offered. DAZN is no stranger to covering women's soccer, either. The streaming platform has provided coverage of the UEFA Women's Champions League for international […]
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/ 465 days agoSaudi Pro League secures DAZN broadcasting deal in UK
The rapidly emerging Saudi Pro League made a major move by securing a broadcasting deal with streaming service DAZN in the UK. The landmark deal provides exposure and credibility to a league trying to build on its prominence ahead of a key season in the league. The agreement has DAZN show every game live from […]
Canada
/ 471 days agoThe future of watching soccer on TV is happening in Canada
The landscape of soccer broadcasting has undergone a seismic shift in recent years. Streaming services are displacing traditional television as the primary home for the most coveted competitions. Major tournaments like the World Cup and Euros air on conventional networks like CTV and TSN in Canada, leveraging their unrivaled reach. However, prominent leagues across Europe […]
Italy
/ 513 days agoSerie A unable to get favorable offers for domestic rights
Serie A is struggling to land domestic broadcasting rights. The league's broadcasting rights, at both domestic and international levels, expire at the end of the 2023/24 season. However, as seen with the Premier League in 2022, leagues like to have their broadcast rights locked up some time in advance. The Italian top flight is entering […]