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Sunrise Secures Exclusive NHL Rights for MySports in Switzerland
Sunrise's MySports channel in Switzerland has secured exclusive rights to broadcast up to 300 live NHL games, including the Stanley Cup Playoffs and Final, for the 2025/26 season. This deal adds to MySports' existing coverage of the Swiss National...
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Warner Bros. Discovery Plans Dedicated TNT Sports App and Company Split
Warner Bros. Discovery CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels announced plans for a dedicated TNT Sports app, a Discovery+ relaunch, and CNN digital expansion. The company will split into two publicly traded entities next year: Streaming & Studios and Global...Category: Pay TV news Views: 18 Date:
MFE's Acquisition of ProSiebenSat.1: Assurances on Editorial Independence
Pier Silvio Berlusconi assures German officials of editorial independence at ProSiebenSat.1 following MFE's acquisition. The deal aims to create a pan-European media group to compete with global streaming giants. Concerns about editorial integrity...Category: Pay TV news Views: 892 Date:
ProSiebenSat.1 CFO Martin Mildner Extends Contract Amidst MFE Integration
ProSiebenSat.1's CFO, Martin Mildner, has extended his contract until 2029. This move comes as the company integrates with MFE-MediaForEurope, aiming for a stronger pan-European media presence. Mildner's financial expertise will be crucial in...Category: Pay TV news Views: 2.663 Date:
Nova Expands EON Platform with Thema's Korean Drama Collection
Nova, a leading Southeastern European media provider, partners with Thema to bring a diverse selection of Korean dramas to its EON platform. This exciting expansion includes hit shows like "Through The Darkness" and "Taxi Driver," showcasing...Category: Pay TV news Views: 2.859 Date:
Malone-Murdoch Merger Talks: A Media Giant That Never Was
John Malone and Rupert Murdoch explored a massive merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Fox Corporation in summer 2024. Despite strategic advantages in sports and entertainment, the deal collapsed due to irreconcilable differences between Fox...Category: Pay TV news Views: 2.769 Date:
Fubo Launches Dedicated Sports Streaming Package
FuboTV unveils a new $56 monthly sports-only streaming package, Fubo Sports, featuring major networks like ESPN, FS1, and NFL Network, but notably excluding NBC and Warner Bros. Discovery channels. This move follows Fubo's antitrust lawsuit against...Category: Pay TV news Views: 2.261 Date:
Sky Sports Expands NFL Coverage in Landmark New Deal
Sky Sports and the NFL have announced a new three-year agreement significantly expanding live game coverage in the UK and Ireland. The deal includes more Sunday games, all NFL London & Europe games, and continues popular programming like NFL...Category: Pay TV news Views: 559 Date:
Tele Columbus Reports Continued Decline in TV Subscribers and Revenues
Tele Columbus, operating under the PŸUR brand, saw a significant drop in TV customers and revenue in the first half of 2025. The decline is attributed to lower bundle penetration and a shift in consumer demand towards high-speed broadband. The...Category: Pay TV news Views: 393 Date:
AFN TV Shifts to IP Delivery, Saving Millions
American Forces Network (AFN) transitions its European television service from satellite to IP delivery in 2026, saving over $9 million annually and offering expanded content via the AFN Now app. This move provides more channels, on-demand...Category: Pay TV news Views: 2.449 Date:
NBC and MLB Near Deal for Sunday Night Baseball; Streaming Rights Shuffle
Major League Baseball is reportedly nearing major media rights deals with NBC, including Sunday Night Baseball, and potentially replacing Apple's Friday Night Baseball. ESPN's exit from its current deal opens opportunities for other networks and...Category: Pay TV news Views: 2.308 Date:
PPF Withdraws from ProSiebenSat.1 Takeover Bid, Paving Way for MFE Control
Czech investor PPF has withdrawn its bid for German broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1, selling its 15.7% stake to MFE-MediaForEurope. This clears the path for MFE to gain majority control and create a pan-European media powerhouse. The decision follows a...Category: Pay TV news Views: 1.425 Date:
US Sports Rights Spending Surges, Outpacing Overall TV Revenue Growth
Spending on US sports rights has skyrocketed 122% since 2015, reaching $30.5 billion in 2025, significantly exceeding the growth of overall TV industry revenue. This surge highlights the premium value of live sports in attracting and retaining...Category: Pay TV news Views: 519 Date:
Disney+ Expands German Content Library with ZDF Studios Partnership
Disney+ strengthens its European content offering by signing a multi-year licensing agreement with ZDF Studios, adding over 3,000 films and series from Germany, Austria and Switzerland. This boosts Disney+'s local programming and provides...Category: Pay TV news Views: 3.423 Date:
Ericsson Sells iconectiv to Koch Equity Development: A Strategic Shift
Ericsson's sale of its subsidiary iconectiv to Koch Equity Development LLC for approximately USD 1 billion is a strategic move, streamlining its portfolio and focusing on core technologies. The transaction, completed after an August 2024...Category: Pay TV news Views: 2.843 Date:
CNBC Expands India Coverage with Key Hire
CNBC has appointed Priyanka Salve as its new senior correspondent for India, bolstering its coverage of the country's dynamic market. Based in Singapore, Salve will lead digital reporting and the Inside India newsletter, leveraging her extensive...Category: Pay TV news Views: 82 Date:
Argentine Authorities Crack Down on Illegal Streaming Platform Al Ángulo TV
Argentine authorities have arrested the alleged founder of Al Ángulo TV, a notorious illegal sports streaming platform, in a significant victory against digital piracy. The operation, supported by ALIANZA and La Liga, uncovered a sophisticated...Category: Pay TV news Views: 1.822 Date:
Hearst and Sky Renew Partnership, Securing History and Crime Channels
Hearst Networks Germany and Sky Deutschland extend their partnership with a multi-year deal ensuring continued distribution of The History Channel and Crime + Investigation across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland on various Sky platforms. The...Category: Pay TV news Views: 1.829 Date:
MLB's New Media Deals: NBC in Talks for Sunday Night Baseball, Streaming Rights Up for Grabs
Major League Baseball is reshaping its media landscape. NBC is reportedly close to a massive deal for Sunday Night Baseball, while streaming rights, including a potential shift for Friday Night Baseball from Apple TV+, are being negotiated with...Category: Pay TV news Views: 2.629 Date:
Canal+ and LFP Media's Ligue 1+ Broadcasting Dispute: A Potential Reshaping of French Football
The battle between Canal+ and LFP Media over the distribution of Ligue 1+ threatens to leave French football fans without access to matches. This dispute highlights the complexities of broadcasting rights and the potential for a fragmented media...Category: Pay TV news Views: 3.085 Date: