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Virgin Media, DAZN distribution deal

Virgin Media O2 and DAZN have announced a distribution deal which will see a selection of DAZN boxing and combat sports available to Virgin TV customers as PPV. The partnership starts with former two-time Heavyweight Champion Anthony Joshua’s bout against American powerhouse Jermaine Franklin on April 1st. As part of the newly agreed distribution deal, […]

March 28, 2023By Nik Roseveare

IPL cricket on DAZN in UK

Every match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season will be available to watch in the UK and Ireland on DAZN. Starting on March 31st, all 74 matches, including the playoffs and finals, will be included in the DAZN subscription, at no extra cost.  The short format cricket tournament is in its sixteenth year. […]

March 27, 2023By Nik Roseveare

DAZN to air NWSL

DAZN Group, the sports entertainment platform, has acquired the non-exclusive broadcasting rights to the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) for the 2023 season in its key markets including Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Japan, UK, France, Belgium, Portugal, Scandinavia (Norway, Denmark, Sweden), Brazil and the Netherlands. The deal sees DAZN broadcast the NWSL Regular Season, […]

March 24, 2023

DAZN announces record viewing figures ahead of quarter-finals

UEFA Women’s Champions League action to return with the start of the quarterfinals tomorrow. The top-tier competition will see the best teams in Europe, including Barcelona FC, Olympique Lyonnais, FC Bayern Munchen, Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal WFC, Chelsea FC Women, AS Roma and VfL Wolfsburg battle it out in huge match ups, showcasing some of the […]

March 20, 2023

DAZN launches on Sky

Sports entertainment platform DAZN Group is launching DAZN 1 HD in the UK and Ireland on channel 429 on Sky ahead of the return of British boxing’s biggest name, two-time World Heavyweight Champion of the World Anthony Joshua, on April 1st, 2023. From March 23rd, DAZN 1 HD will show a 24/7 schedule of live […]

March 16, 2023

DAZN women’s sports FAST channel for Germany, Austria

Online sports broadcaster DAZN has announced the launch of a FAST channel in Germany and Austria dedicated entirely to women’s sports. The 24/7 channel, called DAZN Rise, will be available from March 16th via Samsung TV Plus and IPTV platform Waipu.tv before being made available on other platforms in the near future including LG and […]

March 8, 2023

Spain: Record pay-TV audience

The existing 73 pay thematic channels in Spain drew 21 million viewers in February, representing 45.5 per cent of the population and breaking and a new audience record, according to Barlovento Comunicación.The most widely watched pay-TV channels are DAZN LaLiga, followed by LaLiga TV (Movistar Plus), AXN, Fox, Liga de Campeones (Movistar Plus), TNT, Calle […]

March 2, 2023From David Del Valle in Madrid

Live IPL on ITV

Sixteen Indian Premier League (IPL) are set to broadcast free-to-air in the UK, with ITV signing a deal with OTT broadcaster DAZN. According to a reports, the two broadcasters have partnered to take the current IPL rights away from Sky Sports on a five-year deal. ITV will air 16 of the regular season games, with […]

March 1, 2023

EFL seeks broadcast rights bids

The EFL, which runs the three football leagues below the Premier League, has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for interested parties in respect of its broadcast rights from season 2024/25 onwards, with speculation suggesting that they are set to double in value to over £200 million (€227m) a season. Streaming companies such as Viaplay […]

February 28, 2023By Colin Mann

DAZN: “Madrid loves Madrid”

Ahead of the February 25th league clash between Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid, DAZN, the sports streaming platform, wanted to respond to those who try to sow hatred in football, and in society in general, with a clear message: “Madrid loves Madrid”. The banner has been placed on the same bridge where a similar […]

February 24, 2023