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/ 69 days ago

DAZN 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 […]

News

/ 70 days ago

EFL to air more games on TV than ever before in US and UK

Soccer is a national obsession of England, and has been ever since the Football League (now the EFL) was created in 1888. The founding members are quite an eclectic bunch. Back then, they were Accrington Stanley (now in the fourth tier), Aston Villa (back in the UEFA Champions League this season), Blackburn Rovers (one of […]

TV

/ 74 days ago

Is Multiview coming to Premier League games on Peacock?

American soccer fans should soon be able to watch multiple Premier League games at once in the near future. Speaking on a recent conference call with reports, NBC Sports president Rick Cordella confirmed that Multiview is coming to Peacock and the network's coverage of the English top flight. Multiview allows viewers the opportunity to stream […]

TV

/ 75 days ago

Venu Sports: Why the price is a bust for soccer fans

The long-awaited announcement of the price for Venu Sports, the new streaming bundle that will launch in the fall of 2024, has been revealed. At $42.99 per month, it’s a sticker shock for sports fans. But specifically for soccer, is it worth the price? We take a closer look. It was previously revealed back in […]

USWNT Olympic soccer game delivers impressive viewership

The USWNT cruised through the first two games of its Olympic soccer schedule in Paris, and viewership has matched the performances. Convincing performances against Zambia and Germany sent Emma Hayes's side through to the quarterfinals. With one group-stage game remaining, it is a chance for the Americans to carry their momentum both on the field […]

News

/ 80 days ago

How LaLiga is trying to create a Ted Lasso-like series of its own

LaLiga will add to their list of streaming innovations with their own take on Ted Lasso. In terms of streaming, La Liga has recently been one of the world’s best-performing soccer leagues. In 2021, they partnered with MediaPro to bring viewers closer to the action. Their cutting-edge pitchside camera, similar to the NFL’s end zone […]

TV

/ 84 days ago

Ligue 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' […]

TV

/ 84 days ago

Women's Super League inks YouTube deal as streaming home

Women's Super League (WSL) officials have revealed a significant change in their broadcasting schedule ahead of the 2024/25 season. In the United Kingdom, league representatives previously announced that their domestic partnership would continue with Sky Sports and the BBC for one more year. As a result, the networks would share the broadcasting rights to exactly […]

TV

/ 85 days ago

Swiss Super League launches new streaming service for USA

After its three-year broadcasting rights deal with OneFootball, the Swiss Football League (SFL) has opened its new streaming service to anyone outside Switzerland. The streaming service includes every Swiss Super League and Challenge League match and features your choice of German, French, and Italian commentary, or stadium noise. It follows the announcement from the Polish […]

TV

/ 85 days ago

Why Paramount+ is now the must-have soccer app

CBS recently acquired two major soccer properties for Paramount+, making it the home of European soccer for fans in the United States. First, CBS swooped in to sign a deal with the English Football League. As a result, the EFL Championship, League One, League Two, and Carabao Cup will be available on CBS's platforms and […]

TV

/ 89 days ago

CBS Sports grabs EFL, Carabao Cup media rights in US

The English Football League (EFL) and Carabao Cup have found a new home in the United States. CBS Sports has officially agreed to become the exclusive American broadcaster of the competitions. The EFL consists of the second-tiered Championship, League One, and League Two. The Carabao Cup, also referred to as the League Cup, is an […]

TV

/ 89 days ago

EFL FAQ: What fans need to know about the new CBS deal

CBS Sports' new deal with the English Football League (EFL) is a breath of fresh air for soccer fans in the United States. While ESPN+ was a big upgrade on the previous rightsholder beIN SPORTS, CBS' new deal is even bigger and better. To break it all down, here's the EFL FAQ to answer your […]

TV

/ 90 days ago

Bundesliga 'Relegation Rollercoaster' details wild playoff battle

The Bundesliga playoff battle to conclude the 2023/24 season was one of the most unpredictable stories in recent soccer history. The team finishing 16th in the Bundesliga, Bochum took on the third-place team from that season's 2. Bundesliga. In this case, that was Fortuna Dusseldorf, a side that last played in the top flight in […]

UEFA Euro 2024

/ 91 days ago

Euro 2024 final beats Copa America viewership on FOX

FOX had coverage of both the Euro 2024 and Copa America Final on Sunday, and the viewership for both games was strong. The first of those two games was Spain against England. The Spanish defeated the Three Lions of England after an 88th-minute goal from Mikel Oyarzabal. That evening, Argentina defeated Colombia in extra time […]

News

/ 91 days ago

Concerns about FIFA finding a broadcaster for Club World Cup

Talks linking Apple as a broadcaster for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup have officially broken off. The two sides previously negotiated for months. The global governing body of the sport supposedly valued a media partnership for the tournament at around $4 billion. Apple, however, has balked at the request after reportedly considering only going […]