The PwC Global Entertainment & Media Outlook: 2020-2024 report stated that for the first time, subscription video on demand revenues have surpassed box office revenues with the closure of cinema halls and multiplexes due to the COVID-19 induced lockdown since March. OTT video growth is coming from both inside and outside the home as internet-connected […]
Australian Football Federation launches an OTT platform called ÖFB TV
The Austrian Football Federation, the governing body and organiser of Austrian Women’s Bundesliga, the UNIQA ÖFB Cup and national teams, has launched a new OTT platform to provide a new home for Austrian football. Built and operated by StreamAMG in partnership with digital sport specialists RESULT Sports, ÖFB TV offers comprehensive access to the men’s, […]
International Swimming League launches OTT platform titled ‘ISL-AND’
International Swimming League (ISL)’s Season 2020 has unveiled an innovative content platform providing unprecedented access to the athletes and teams. From multi-view cameras capturing the action in the pool, to 360° cameras embedded in the league’s 10 international teams, together with video content and archive material, fans will experience a swimming competition like never before. […]
Audi Sport unveils OTT channel with Motorsport.tv
Audi Sport has become the latest manufacturer to launch a dedicated channel on Motorsport.tv, Motorsport Network’s digital OTT platform devoted to racing and automotive content. Fans of Audi Sport will be able to go behind-the-scenes as soon as this weekend as the German marque tackles the legendary Nürburgring 24 Hours race in which nine cars […]
NFL Media strikes a carriage agreement with YouTube TV
NFL Media and YouTube TV have announced a carriage agreement to bring the two NFL-based channels to YouTube TV subscribers. NFL Network is available on YouTube TV’s base package as of Thursday. NFL RedZone is also available now, as part of YouTube TV’s new add-on package, Sports Plus, which launched Thursday. Host Scott Hanson will […]
DAZN has launched on Vodafone’s GIGATV in Germany
DAZN, the global sports streaming service, is now available to millions of customers on Vodafone’s GigaTV TV and entertainment platform in Germany. It’s the first of multiple partnerships integrations anticipated between DAZN and Vodafone as the businesses respond to customer demand for frictionless, richer viewing experiences. The DAZN app has launched on the “GigaTV 4K […]
NASCAR launches dedicated channel On Motorsport.tv
National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC (“NASCAR”) has launched a dedicated channel on Motorsport.tv, Motorsport Network’s digital OTT platform devoted to racing and automotive content. The NASCAR channel will bring fans rich content from behind the scenes, one of the world’s most exciting and fan-friendly racing series. The NASCAR channel will be available […]
The European Tour renews partnership with CANAL+
The European Tour and CANAL+ have agreed a long-term partnership extension, ensuring that CANAL+ remains the exclusive home of European Tour golf in France. The new agreement extends a relationship that stretches back over 20 years and will see tournaments such as the Rolex Series – the premium category of events on the European Tour’s […]
FC Barcelona launches its own streaming service
FC Barcelona launched its new streaming service, called Barça TV+. The launch is part of the club’s new digital strategy and reflects the new ways in which fans are engaging with sports and entertainment brands worldwide. FC Barcelona’s new digital service will be available worldwide via the club website and app, for all devices (PC, […]