Media Rights
MLB launches in-market streaming for 21 teams in 2026
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Major League Baseball has introduced blackout-free in-market streaming subscriptions for 21 of its 30 teams ahead of the 2026 season. ESPN has acquired rights to sell the MLB.TV service, offering fans more options to watch games through apps and websites. This move aims to eliminate local blackouts and enhance accessibility for baseball enthusiasts.
The PGA of America has extended its media rights agreement with NBC and USA Network for the Ryder Cup, continuing a partnership that dates back three decades. The deal will run through the 2033 event at The Olympic Club in San Francisco. This extension underscores the event's growth into a major commercial force in golf.
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beIN MEDIA GROUP has acquired broadcasting rights for all 2026 Qatar Airways Premier Padel Tour events and the 2026 FIP World Cup across 39 territories. The deal covers regions including the Middle East and North Africa, Türkiye, Asia-Pacific, and North America, with coverage on beIN SPORTS and the TOD platform in MENA. This extends a partnership that began in 2022, marking five years of collaboration.
Brazilian broadcasters CazéTV and Globo have agreed to share domestic rights for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, hosted in Brazil. CazéTV will stream all 64 matches for free on digital platforms, while Globo will air 56 games on free-to-air TV and all on pay-TV. The deal ensures broad coverage of the tournament from June 24 to July 25.
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Michael Jordan will continue his limited involvement in NBC's NBA coverage as a special contributor, focusing on pre-taped interviews rather than live game analysis. The series 'MJ: Insights to Excellence' features Jordan sharing personal reflections on the game and critiquing modern NBA practices like load management. This comes as part of NBC/Peacock's new 11-year, $27 billion deal with the NBA.