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Spain: Mediapro to deliver NBA on Prime Video

Mediapro has been chosen by Prime Video to provide live production services for the NBA games on Prime Video within the Spanish market. The production will be led from Barcelona and will deliver more than 100 games. Mediapro said Prime Video’s decision to entrust it with this project “is based on the group’s proven track […]

September 26, 2025

Mediapro, TGI Sport implement pitch-side virtual advertising

From its CONMEBOL hub in Buenos Aires, Mediapro is partneering with TGI Sport in the implementation of new, virtual advertising technology. TGI Sport, specialist in technology solutions for sporting media outlets, has developed software capable of inserting digital adverts in areas at stadia such as LED signs or even the pitch itself which are only […]

September 22, 2025

Spain: RTVE, Mediapro share World Cup 2026

Spanish broadcasters RTVE and Mediapro will share the 2026 World Cup to be held in the US, Canada and Mexico following an agreement reached with FIFA. The competition will be held from June 11th to July 19th 2026 and will be the biggest in history, as 48 teams from the five continents will compete for […]

September 10, 2025

Mediapro claims founder ‘misappropriation’

Mediapro, the Spanish audiovisual production and TV rights management company chaired by Tatxo Benet, has filed a lawsuit against its co-founder and former managing partner Jaume Roures, accusing him of misappropriation for refusing to transfer ownership of one of the group’s subsidiaries, Versatil Cinema. The lawsuit is a definitive break between Benet and Roures – […]

July 10, 2025From David Del Valle in Madrid

Mediapro signs Tubi Mexico, Central America distribution deal

Mediapro North America has announced a distribution agreement with Tubi, Fox Entertainment’s FAST service, to bring Pro Padel League (PPL) and Ultimate Fan Zone (UFZ) to audiences in Mexico and Central America for the next two seasons. PPL is the first professional padel league based in the US, featuring a global competition with events in […]

July 7, 2025

Mediapro cutting jobs following La Liga TV loss

Spanish TV company Mediapro is set to cut up to 169 jobs due to production-related reasons following the loss of its La Liga TV production rights, now held by the Swiss company HSB. The job redundancy plan will affect employees mainly involved in match coverage, commentary, highlights and other related services which will no longer […]

June 18, 2025From David Del Valle in Madrid

CONCACAF awards production of World Cup qualifiers to Mediapro

CONCACAF, the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football, has once again awarded Mediapro with the production of a major competition. The group will produce and distribute the broadcast signal for 30 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches. The fixtures, taking place from June 4th, are key to deciding which teams will qualify for […]

May 27, 2025

Spain: Gol Play ends DTT transmission

Spanish sports TV network Gol Play is to stop broadcasting on DTT on June 10th, but will continue to make its signal available via pay-TV operators Movistar Plus+, Orange TV, Vodafone TV, Euskaltel, and Telecable Mundo R. It will also be available for free via Mediapro’s OTT platform, Gol Stadium. The move comes soon after […]

May 23, 2025From David Del Valle in Madrid

CONMEBOL extends partnership with Mediapro

The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) has renewed its deal with Mediapro, awarding the group the production and international distribution rights for the broadcast signal of its competitions until the end of 2026. CONMEBOL has entrusted Mediapro with flagship tournaments including the CONMEBOL Libertadores, CONMEBOL Sudamericana, and CONMEBOL Recopa. Mediapro will deliver and tailor the […]

May 14, 2025

Mediapro strike puts La Liga TV matches at risk

Around 800 workers from Mediapro – the Spanish production group responsible for broadcasting La Liga and La Liga 2 – have been called to strike during the final match days of the season, putting TV transmissions at risk. Trade Unions have warned of the fact that the Swiss company HBS, the new producer of La […]

May 9, 2025From David Del Valle in Madrid