American Football
NFL Network, RedZone go D2C on NFL+
The National Football League is making its two cable channels, NFL Network and NFL RedZone, available in a direct-to-consumer offering on NFL+
CBS, Nickelodeon extend kid-friendly NFL broadcasts to Super Bowl
Paramount-owned CBS Sports and Nickelodeon have announced that they will broadcast a children-centric, family-friendly simulcast of next year's Super Bowl, marking the first time an alternative telecast…
NFL owners approve record $6bn takeover of Commanders, Snyder to pay $60m after investigation
The National Football League's owners have unanimously approved the sale of the Washington Commanders for a reported record $6.05bn (€5.4
Packers’ accounts reveal NFL revenue almost topped $12bn in 2022
The National Football League's shared revenue in 2022 rose to a record $11.98bn (€10.70bn), or $374.4m per team, up from $11.1bn ($347.3m per team) in the previous year.
Walker to lead Nolan Partners’ North American sports performance practice
Sports and entertainment executive search firm Nolan Partners has hired Darius Walker as partner to lead its Sports Performance Practice in North America – a role that includes executive searches for h…
Goodell: NFL to ‘contemplate’ sovereign investment
National Football League commissioner Roger Goodell said that the league will "contemplate" investments from sovereign wealth funds
ELF secures Swiss exposure with CH Media deal
The European League of Football (ELF) will receive broadcast exposure in Switzerland for the first time after a deal was agreed with CH Media
Genius retains flagship NFL contract to 2028
Genius Sports has kept hold of one of its flagship contracts by extending its National Football League data and betting video rights deal until the end of the 2027-28 season
Free-to-air NFL coverage in France returns to M6
American football’s NFL has another new free-to-air broadcast home in France after M6 acquired the rights in a three-season deal.
CFL names FanDuel as first authorised gaming operator
Gaming company FanDuel has agreed a deal to become the first authorised gaming operator and official sportsbook partner of the Canadian Football League
DirecTV renews deal with NFL Media, adds RedZone
Pay-television operator DirecTV has announced a multi-year renewal of its agreement with NFL Media to carry NFL Network and add NFL RedZone to all its platforms for the first time
Pricing, viewing features outlined as NFL Game Pass launches on DAZN
DAZN Group has today (Friday) officially launched the NFL Game Pass direct-to-consumer digital service on its platform globally, providing full details of the pricing structure and features
Gosper: Hosting demand exceeds supply for NFL European games
The National Football League is building a network of stadia and cities across western Europe that would facilitate a substantial increase in the number of regular-season games played on the continent…
Eight NFL players to embark on commercial tour in Germany, UK
The National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) has introduced a 'Passport Tour' which will see eight active NFL players visit the cities of Frankfurt and London to grow their brand and build…
Highmark and Buffalo Bills agree new stadium naming rights deal
Health insurance operator Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York will continue its stadium naming rights relationship with the Buffalo Bills when the NFL franchise moves to a new build in…
O2 TV Sport to cover Prague Lions’ debut ELF season
Pay-television broadcaster O2 TV Sport has acquired rights in the Czech Republic to the European League of Football (ELF) as a new Prague-based team debuts in the competition
ELF hires Qvest to develop FAST channels, engages WSC Sports
The European League of Football (ELF) has engaged technology company Qvest to deliver a full-service free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels service
Panini seeks to grow US sports in Europe through ELF tie-up
Collectibles company Panini has announced an agreement with the European League of Football (ELF) in a deal designed to provide more exposure for US sports in Europe