IOC awards Beijing 2022 broadcast rights in Australia

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has awarded Seven West Media Ltd. (Seven) the Australian broadcast rights for the XXIV Olympic Winter Games in Beijing in 2022.

Launch of Sports Law News Roundtable E1

Aurora and North One to bring Extreme E's broadcast to life with cutting edge-approach

Aurora and North One strike multi-year deal with Extreme E for host broadcasting and raft of support programming and digital content

Swimming Australia and The Seven Network joint statement

The Seven Network and Swimming Australia have agreed to terminate their broadcast partnership following Swimming Australia’s inability to hold the Olympic and Paralympic Swimming Trials in 2020 due to the COVID- 19 pandemic as required under Seven’s media rights agreement.

Lega Basket Serie A international rights to be sold exclusively via Content Arena

Singapore, 29.09.2020 - Content Arena, the software provider specialising in solutions to facilitate sports media rights trading, is excited to announce that SN1 Trading, the Munich-based sports rights consultancy - and trading firm, will be using Content Arena Marketplace as the exclusive sales channel for the international rights to the Italian Lega Basket Serie A, one of the top domestic basketball leagues in Europe.

UEFA launches UEFA Women's Champions League 2021–25 media rights RFP

UEFA has today launched a Request for Proposals (RFP) process in relation to the acquisition of media rights for the UEFA Women's Champions League 2021–25 cycle.

Autumn Nations Cup to be broadcast on Amazon Prime and Channel 4

The Autumn Nations Cup will be the first competitive Autumn international tournament and the first full tournament after a six month break for international rugby.

Canal 11: Portuguese Football Federation's pioneering television channel

Despite the postponement of EURO 2020, UEFA quickly committed to its 2020 –24 funding cycle for HatTrick – the football development programme which, every four years, channels EURO revenue to UEFA’s 55 member associations. In a special series, we talk to five national associations about groundbreaking football projects that will continue to thrive thanks to UEFA’s decision.

Channel 4 secure UK rights to broadcast Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

With exactly four years to go until the Opening Ceremony, Channel 4 on Friday, 27 August been awarded the UK television rights to the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

Formula 1 and esports in the time of Coronavirus

Published Wednesday, 12 August 2020.

Why long-term private equity capital in sport is a potential game changer

Published Wednesday, 12 August 2020.

Covid-19: the challenges and opportunities facing Spain’s sports industry

Published Thursday, 21 May 2020.

Brazil’s telecom regulator investigates the status of internet (OTT) transmissions (Claro S.A. v Fox)

Published Monday, 11 November 2019.

A review of China Sports Law Week 2019 – “Inclusivity, Integrity and Insights”

Why sports broadcasters in China cannot currently rely on copyright law to protect against unauthorised livestreams (and possible solutions)

Published Friday, 14 June 2019.

How Sweden’s new gaming and betting market works and its potential impact on the sports industry

Published Wednesday, 10 April 2019.

How technology is improving the fan experience – and creating legal challenges for clubs and leagues

Published Friday, 22 February 2019.

The potential impact of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 on sports sponsorship in Ireland

Published Wednesday, 09 January 2019.

The challenges of digitally placed advertising: Ofcom’s decisions on ‘undue prominence’ from the Singapore Grand Prix

Published Thursday, 11 October 2018.

Tackling illegal streaming: how sports broadcasters are balancing technical and legal solutions

Published Monday, 20 August 2018.

Richard Millington and David Murray - Sports, money and media - Episode 69

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Key contemporary trends in the UK sports media rights market (2017/18) - A view from industry

Published Thursday, 03 May 2018.

The rise of women’s football in Mexico – The creation of LIGA MX Femenil

Published Friday, 27 April 2018.

Understand the Rules of the Game™ - Future of Sport Law Report 2017/18

Key sports law cases of 2017 - Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australia

EMEA Asia and Australia Key Sports Law Issues 2017 Image

UEFA, Premier League and Canal+ International, welcome decision of Rwandan court in the fight against piracy

The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), organizer and owner of the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League competitions, the Football Association Premier League Limited, organizer and owner of the English Premier League (EPL) competition and Canal+ International, their broadcast partner in French-language for these competitions in the territory of the Republic of Rwanda welcome the decision No RCOMA 00877/2019/HCC rendered on 9 September 2020 in their favour by the Commercial High Court of Rwanda against the Rwandan TV channel “Victory TV Ltd”.

Indian sports law update: BCCI conflict of interest cases and IPL’s Covid-19 rules

Published Friday, 09 October 2020.

NBPA launches Broadcaster U. Virtual Game Call Program powered by Sportscastr

Using SportsCastr’s studio-quality remote broadcasting platform, the NBPA’s Broadcaster U. Virtual Game Call Program will give players a unique opportunity to gain experience in TV color commentary and broadcasting, regardless of their location

Aurora and North One to bring Extreme E's broadcast to life with cutting edge-approach

The ever-broadening reach and appeal of pioneering new electric off-road motorsport series Extreme E has today been bolstered by the confirmation of a new broadcast deal with Saran Media Group that will see the championship shown live in Turkey.

IPC launches requests for information for Games media rights in Europe

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has launched a request for information (RFI) process for the sale of the media rights for all territories within Europe* for the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games and the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

How would a private equity firm invest in the English Football League?

Published Friday, 11 September 2020.

Report reveals Channel 4 revolutionising disability broadcast landscape

A case study released on 10 September by the award-winning British rights holder reflected on the global impact they have had since signing on for the London 2012 Paralympics. The move changed the broadcast landscape of Para sports and global perception on disability.

FIBA enters global partnership agreement with electronics giant TCL

MIES (Switzerland) - FIBA, the International Basketball Federation, and TCL have announced an entirely new global partnership, following the fruitful relationship between FIBA and TCL at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019, hosted across eight cities last year in China.

AFC confirms rights deal with Sport1 in Germany, Austria and Switzerland

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has today announced that Sport1 GmbH will be their new media partner, broadcasting the AFC Champions League for the 2021 and 2022 seasons in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

The safe return of spectators to elite sport - a health & safety perspective

Published Wednesday, 12 August 2020.

WTO Panel report on piracy vital in protecting the interests of ECA Member Clubs

The protection of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) is a central element of a well-functioning global order and underpins virtually all sectors of economic activity. The need to protect IPRs linked to the broadcasting of professional football is particularly vital given the importance of media rights revenue to the overall economic model of the game.