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Free trials return to Netflix

After a near six year hiatus, Netflix has recommenced offering free trials to its streaming service. A free trial is available in multiple regions around the world (although currently not the UK or US) for 7, 14 or 30 days (depending on the region) and includes the Premium tier with 4K and HDR. A note […]

July 14, 2026

Sky Sports make ICC Women’s T20 World Cup free-to-air

Following England’s qualification to the semi-finals of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, Sky Sports has announced that it will make both semi-finals available to watch free-to-air, in addition to the final. The matches will be broadcast on Freeview via Sky Mix, as well as Sky Sports and NOW. The remaining tournament matches will […]

June 30, 2026B

Kumho FIA TCR World Tour free on DAZN

DAZN, the sports streaming platform, has partnered with WSC to add the Kumho FIA TCR World Tour, the touring car competition, to its growing international motorsport portfolio. The Kumho FIA TCR World Tour serves as a global platform where full-season professional drivers compete against local entries in regional and national TCR series. DAZN is broadcasting […]

June 30, 2026

France: World Cup 2026 in UHD on M6 via Fransat

The M6 Group will broadcast FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament matches live and in Ultra High Definition (UHD) via Fransat, Eutelsat’s free-to-air DTH satellite platform for French DTT channels. Thanks to the the Eutelsat 5 West B satellite, viewers across mainland France will be able to watch the event in UHD without reception or bandwidth […]

June 5, 2026

EBU, European Athletics extend partnership to 2031

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and European Athletics have agreed a rights extension through the end of 2031, securing free-to-air coverage of the continent’s premier athletics events and reinforcing one of international sport’s most enduring and partnerships. European Athletics and the EBU have been in a partnership since 1981, with this latest agreement marking 50 […]

June 2, 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

DAZN to air free IFAF football competitions

DAZN, the sports streaming platform, has acquired the broadcast rights to the International Federation of American Football’s (IFAF) flag football competitions under a new multi-year agreement. The partnership will see DAZN carry a wide selection of IFAF events, making them free-to-view for fans in more than 200 markets. The global agreement is a first for […]

May 21, 2026

No free-to-air Champions League final in UK

The 2026 UEFA Champions League final on May 30th will not be available to watch for free in the UK for the first time in over 30 years. The match, taking place in Budapest between Arsenal and holders Paris Saint-Germain, will be restricted to TNT Sports and HBO Max – which both require a subscription […]

May 20, 2026

National Havoc Robot League free on DAZN

DAZN, the sports streaming platform, will bring the NHRL World Championship Pro Tour to fans worldwide for free. The multi-year agreement sees DAZN broadcast the National Havoc Robot League’s (NHRL) premier international series starting from this May. The NHRL World Championship Pro Tour features elite robotics teams competing in head-to-head robot fighting events. The 2026 […]

May 15, 2026

Italy broadens FTA coverage for sports and cultural events

Italy’s Communications Authority (AgCom) has updated its list of events of ‘significant public importance’ that must be broadcast free-to-air to at least 80 per cent of the Italian population. This revised list is notably broader than previous versions, encompassing a diverse range of sporting and cultural milestones. Major sporting events include the Olympics and Paralympics, […]

May 8, 2026From Branislav Pekic in Rome