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BravesVision reshapes Braves watching with in-house media hub
sports5 days ago

BravesVision reshapes Braves watching with in-house media hub

BravesVision will be the Braves' team-owned media home, delivered via cable/satellite, Gray Media over-the-air, and an in-market Braves.TV direct-to-consumer option (no blackouts for Braves.TV); a separate out-of-market MLB.tv option remains for broader access with typical local blackout rules. Availability depends on distributors; pricing hasn’t been announced yet, but MLB.tv-like packages could be around $20/month. The move could boost in-market revenue and sidestep some league revenue-sharing rules, with more details to come ahead of Opening Day.

MLS Leverages World Cup Buzz With Fox Doubleheader Ahead of the Final
sports10 days ago

MLS Leverages World Cup Buzz With Fox Doubleheader Ahead of the Final

MLS unveiled a 34-game 2026 schedule. With the World Cup in North America looming, the league will pause for nearly two months and resume July 17, before the Final. Fox will air a World Cup‑driven doubleheader two days before the Final: Atlanta United at Nashville SC (8 p.m. ET on Fox) and LA Galaxy vs. LAFC (10:30 p.m. ET on FS1). Apple TV remains the exclusive home for all MLS games through 2028-29 with no Season Pass paywall, while Fox continues as a key exposure partner under the current rights arrangement.

MLB Nears Major Broadcast Deals with ESPN, NBCUniversal, and Others
sports6 months ago

MLB Nears Major Broadcast Deals with ESPN, NBCUniversal, and Others

Major League Baseball and ESPN are close to a new deal that would give ESPN digital rights to all out-of-market games, in-market rights for five teams, and an exclusive weekly game, potentially replacing the current MLB.TV model and impacting existing consumers. The agreement, still pending finalization, could reshape baseball broadcasting and is part of MLB's strategy to sell rights beyond 2028, amid ongoing league negotiations and potential labor disputes.

NBC and MLB Near $600 Million Deal for Yearlong Sunday Night and Out-of-Market Games
sports6 months ago

NBC and MLB Near $600 Million Deal for Yearlong Sunday Night and Out-of-Market Games

NBC is negotiating a nearly $200 million per year three-year deal with Major League Baseball to potentially broadcast Sunday Night Baseball, Sunday Night Basketball, and Sunday Night Football, aiming to create a year-round primetime sports lineup on Sundays and strengthen its position in the evolving TV landscape dominated by live sports.

ESPN's NFL Media Expansion: Key Details and Impacts
sports6 months ago

ESPN's NFL Media Expansion: Key Details and Impacts

ESPN is acquiring NFL Network and distribution rights to NFL RedZone, gaining a stake in the NFL, which aims to focus more on selling games rather than operating its own network. The deal enhances ESPN's NFL coverage, including more live games and RedZone expansion, while raising questions about its impact on journalism, game scheduling, and sports gambling. The agreement still requires league owner and regulatory approval.

Dana White Indicates UFC Media Deal Will Involve Multiple Networks
business8 months ago

Dana White Indicates UFC Media Deal Will Involve Multiple Networks

The UFC is in ongoing negotiations for a new broadcast rights deal, with multiple networks interested, including ESPN, Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Warner Bros. Discovery. The deal may be split among several outlets, and negotiations could extend until September, with the UFC seeking around $1 billion annually. The outcome remains uncertain as discussions continue.