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LTN surpasses 3,000 satellite-to-IP migrations

LTN announces it has completed successful satellite-to-IP migrations covering over 3,000 broadcaster, MVPD (Multi Channel Video Programming Distributor), head-end and content owner sites. The milestone comes as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) vote approving rules for the auction of Upper C-Band spectrum marks the next phase of the US broadcast industry’s transition. While many broadcasters […]

July 23, 2026

beIN extends Roland-Garros rights in MENA, Asia

The French Tennis Federation (FFT) and beIN Media Group have announced the extension of its exclusive broadcasting agreement for Roland-Garros across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and Asia regions which will see beIN continue its coverage for a further five-year period, covering the 2027 to 2031 editions of the tennis tournament. Under the […]

July 22, 2026

NEP extends deal as Wimbledon broadcast services provider

NEP Europe, part of NEP Group, the media services provider for sports and entertainment worldwide currently delivering Wimbledon 2026, has annoucned a new multi-year agreement with Wimbledon Broadcast Services (WBS) as a broadcast services provider. Under the agreement, NEP will continue as the broadcast technical services provider for future Championships, extending its longstanding relationship with WBS. […]

July 9, 2026

Nielsen: Wimbledon and the ‘Serena Effect’

Throughout her tennis career, Serena Williams has proven to be a powerful force in television. Nielsen data shows her matches consistently draw massive audiences across the US, turning tennis broadcasts into must-watch events. This pattern, known as the ‘Serena Effect’, shows her ability to engage viewers. With her return to Wimbledon this week (on ESPN […]

June 30, 2026

Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter debuts on Prime Video in August

Prime Video has announced an August 20th premiere date for a feature-length documentary exploring the journey of tennis legend Novak Djokovic, who began playing on the hardscrabble courts of Serbia and rose to become the most accomplished champion in the history of men’s tennis. From Connor Schell’s Words + Pictures, Sadoux Productions, and director Jason […]

June 26, 2026

BBC extends Wimbledon rights

BBC Sport and The All England Lawn Tennis Club have announced a new agreement that will see the Wimbledon tennis Grand Slam remain free-to-air for audiences across the UK through to and including 2033. The extension continues one of the most enduring partnerships in British broadcasting and sport after the BBC first broadcast Wimbledon in […]

June 25, 2026By Nik Roseveare

WBD nets Wimbledon rights in 11 countries

The Wimbledon Grand-Slam will be shown live to millions of ftennis ans across 11 countries in Europe through Warner Bros Discovery’s (WBD) all-encompassing coverage of The Championships. Every match from all 18 courts will stream live on HBO Max in Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Iceland, the Netherlands, Norway, Romania, Slovakia and Sweden coverage […]

June 25, 2026By Nik Roseveare

ATP Media implements Kinetiq watermarking

ATP Media, the broadcast arm of the ATP Tour, has announced a partnership with Kinetiq to implement Teletrax watermarking technology across ATP Tour tournament broadcast feeds, providing new visibility into how live tennis coverage is consumed by broadcasters worldwide. ATP Media produces multiple live feeds during tournaments from ATP Media Studios, its central production facility […]

June 25, 2026

Prime Video expands FTA offer in Spain

Prime Video has strengthened its FTA TV service in Spain, adding three new channels. The move further expands a section of the platform that has become one of its most dynamic areas, extending beyond its traditional on-demand catalogue. The latest additions are BBC Lifestyle, BBC Series and The Tennis Channel, all of which are now […]

June 17, 2026From David Del Valle in Madrid

beIN extends Wimbledon rights across MENA

beIN Media Group, the sports, entertainment and media group, has announced the renewal of its partnership with The All England Lawn Tennis Club, securing its exclusive broadcast rights to The Championships, Wimbledon across 24 territories in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region until 2030. beIN Sports, the Group’s flagship sports network, will provide […]

June 17, 2026By Nik Roseveare