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CBS Sports
/ 429 days agoCBS in talks with Serie A about renewing US media rights deal
CBS Sports are in talks to renew their US media rights to Serie A, an executive has revealed to World Soccer Talk. Serie A's current media rights deal expires at the end of the 2023/24 season. While the league is struggling to sell domestic rights in Europe, league executives in Italy are hoping for an […]
beIN SPORTS
/ 430 days agoLigue 1 rights in US up for grabs in final season of current deal
The French Ligue Professionnel de Football (LFP) opened bidding for the international broadcast rights to Ligue 1. Any new rights deal would run from 2024 to 2029. The league is looking to significantly boost overseas revenue. In the crucial US market, beIN SPORTS holds the rights to the French league in 2023/24. However, beIN SPORTS' […]
CBS Sports
/ 433 days agoThierry Henry still waiting on CBS Sports to finalize contract renewal
On the day of the 2023 UEFA Champions League Final, French soccer superstar Thierry Henry told viewers on air that he was ready to talk with CBS Sports about extending his contract with the US broadcaster. Three months after that final in Turkey, Thierry Henry's CBS contract is still not finalized. While CBS Sports was […]
HBO Max
/ 435 days agoWarner Bros. Discovery to offer sports for free on Max streaming
Max, the streaming service formerly known as HBO Max, is going to offer live sports coverage for free, or at least at no additional cost. Warner Bros. Discovery plans the limited-time offer later this year. That includes putting basketball, hockey and baseball on the streaming service at no additional cost. Currently, Max has a base […]
fuboTV
/ 435 days agoFubo changes user interface to increase ease of operation
The Fubo user interface is changing. Most of these are to accommodate the increased use of TV services like Amazon Fire TV and Android TV devices. The main change in the screen operation is the main hub of selections is moving to the left-hand side of the screen. For example, users can access the guide, […]
CBS Sports
/ 436 days agoGet Paramount+ special offer before prices rise again
A special offer on Paramount+ can go a long way with streaming services raising their prices. CBS's paid streaming platform recently bumped its monthly subscription price up by $1 to $5.99 per month. However, these services are not slowing down on that front. Paramount chief executive Bob Bakish revealed that June's price hike is not […]
World Soccer Talk
/ 438 days agoFree eBook: '2023-24 Ultimate Soccer TV & Streaming Guide'
It's a new season, and that means it's time for the latest edition of the World Soccer Talk ebook entitled The Ultimate Soccer TV and Streaming Guide. Inside, it includes listings of where to find all of the major leagues and cup tournaments on television and streaming for viewers in the United States of America. […]
Amazon
/ 440 days agoGermany humiliated at World Cup to be shown on Amazon Prime
Amazon's latest All or Nothing documentary series features Germany at the 2022 World Cup. Amazon revealed the official trailer of the show. The 90-second snippet highlights the team's struggles at the 2022 World Cup, both on and off the pitch. The latest edition of the successful series will hit the streaming service on Friday, September […]
Africa
/ 441 days agoLegal dispute brews as CAF cancels 12-year beIN SPORTS deal
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has terminated its 12-year, $415 million broadcasting deal with Qatari media company beIN SPORTS. This move is likely to spark legal action. CAF signed on with beIN in 2017. The contract ran through 2028, and it covered top competitions. For example, beIN had the broadcast rights to the Africa […]
Apple TV
/ 442 days agoShedding light on MLS Season Pass statistics in year one
Apple has been remarkably careful to protect MLS Season Pass statistics. The technology giant paid a massive $2.5 billion for the global streaming rights to Major League Soccer for 10 years. Its inaugural season has shown potential, but tangible success is still kept hidden. The recent signing of global soccer phenom Lionel Messi to Inter […]
Italy
/ 442 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 […]
CONMEBOL
/ 442 days agoFanatiz adds rights to many Conmebol World Cup qualifiers
Streaming service Fanatiz has picked up broadcast rights to seven of the ten Conmebol World Cup qualifiers. With World Cup 2026 around the corner, these are the first matches of the long road to qualification for the South American countries. Fanatiz is making the highly anticipated games available on a pay-per-view basis of $29.99 for […]
Apple TV
/ 446 days agoApple lowers MLS Season Pass price to $29 for the rest of 2023
Apple is lowering the price of MLS Season Pass for the last three months of the 2023 campaign. With the push for the playoffs heating up, it is arguably the best time to subscribe to Apple's Major League Soccer platform. There are seven to 10 games remaining for MLS clubs. Only one club has secured […]
Leagues: NWSL
/ 450 days agoSave $30 on Paramount+ with this special offer
Soccer fans looking to watch UEFA Champions League, Serie A, CONCACAF Nations League, the U.S. Open Cup Final and more are in luck. Paramount+ currently has a special offer for just $2.50 per month for an annual subscription plan. This is a 50% savings over an entire year's plan (usually $59.99 per year). Paramount+ in […]
Leagues: EPL
/ 451 days agoPremier League comes down hard on illegal streaming
The Premier League is taking a harder stance on illegal streaming as bidding continues on its domestic broadcast rights. Illegal broadcasts of games in the English top flight continue to be a major problem. Moreover, official broadcasters are submitting offers over $6 billion for three years. According to the UK's Intellectual Property Office, a February […]