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LaLiga pulls record US audiences on ESPN

LaLiga recorded its best-ever season in the US across ESPN platforms platforms during the 2025-26 campaign, reaching 20.1 million viewers and 3.9 billion minutes watched, up 10 per cent and 11 per cent, respectively, from the previous season. The record-breaking season, which covered all 380 matches, was highlighted by the latest playing of El Clásico […]

June 5, 2026

EBU delivers strong audiences for Women’s Champions League Final 2026

European Broadcasting Union (EBU) Member broadcasters have reported significant audiences for the UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) Final 2026, following the first season under the EBU’s five-year agreement with UC3 – the joint venture uniting European football’s governing body UEFA and the European Football Clubs. For the first time ever, 22 EBU Members broadcast the […]

May 29, 2026

Spain launches real-time blocking of illegal sports streams 

Spain has introduced an unprecedented system to block illegal sports broadcasts in real time, marking a significant escalation in the fight against digital piracy and directly affecting users who rely on unauthorised streaming services. The initiative, reported by elEconomista, follows a landmark ruling issued on March 23rd by a commercial court in Barcelona. The decision […]

April 14, 2026From David Del Valle in Madrid

DAZN to host live chats with Chelsea, Barcelona stars

DAZN, the sports streaming platform, will offer football fans around the globe a chance to put their questions directly to two footballing superstars this week. The live chat events are a new, interactive experience available on the DAZN mobile app. DAZN’s feature, powered by The Residency, allows registered DAZN users to join live chats with […]

March 19, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Report: Telcos missing opportunity to improve networks using AI

Telcos must look beyond their own organisations to maximise the benefits of AI, the WBBA has advised in a report launched at BDC Barcelona 2026. Surveying over 340 telecoms professionals, the State of AI in Telecoms report has found that while AI adoption is accelerating, most operators continue to focus on internal efficiency and cost […]

March 9, 2026

Newcastle United vs Barcelona to be shown on Prime video

Prime Video continues its exclusive coverage of top Tuesday night Champions League action with Newcastle United vs Barcelona on March 10th. Coverage of the first legg, Round of 18 fixture begins at 18:30 GMT with kick-off at 20:00. The match will be available live on Prime Video in the UK and Ireland at no additional cost to Prime […]

February 27, 2026

DAZN launches feature for real-time chat with football stars

DAZN, the sports streaming platform, has announced a new interactive mobile app feature that will offer football fans real-time access to players. DAZN users around the world will have the exclusive opportunity to chat live with some of football’s biggest names, including Alejandro Balde (Barcelona), Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan), Enzo Fernández (Chelsea), and Fermín López […]

February 11, 2026

First ElClásico of the 2025/26 season live on Premier Sports

ElClásico, will be broadcast live and exclusive on Premier Sports this weekend. Spanish giants Real Madrid and FC Barcelona will battle for a crucial three points in the La Liga title race and bragging rights for their global fanbases. Last weekend Barcelona required a 93rd-minute winner from Ronald Araújo to avoid a draw at home to […]

October 21, 2025

Adspective signs virtual product placement partnership with BIHUB

Adspective, the AI-powered ad intelligence ecosystem based in Poland, has entered into a strategic partnership with Barça Innovation Hub (BIHUB), the global centre of excellence created by FC Barcelona to drive innovation across sport, technology and media. Adspective becomes the first Polish company to work with FC Barcelona on redefining advertising inside sports content. As […]

September 9, 2025

FC Barcelona installs PPDS LED wall at Tito Vilanova training pitch

PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays and complementary solutions, has announced the installation of a Philips Urban LED wall at the reigning La Liga and Copa del Rey champions’ Ciutat Esportiva training campus. Together with FC Barcelona’s commitment to installing advanced and sustainable technologies in its spectacular new Spotify Camp Nou stadium […]

August 27, 2025