21st Century Fox and the Deutsche Fussball Liga (DFL) have announced a series of multi-year agreements to deliver Bundesliga football to hundreds of millions of fans across North and South America, Europe and Asia via 21st Century Fox’s global portfolio of television assets. The agreements call for a five-year term in Asia and the Americas, and a two-year term in Europe. Financial details were not disclosed. In total, the agreements cover 80 countries or territories on four continents … [Read more...] about 21st Century Fox announces global Bundesliga deal with DFL
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News Corp secures additional BPL rights in Asia
New York - News Corp announced that it has secured exclusive mobile and internet clip rights for England’s Barclays Premier League and several additional major leagues in Japan, Vietnam and Indonesia, to commence with the 2013 season later in August. In addition, mobile and internet rights have been secured in those territories for Bundesliga (Germany), Ligue 1 (France), Serie A (Italy), FA Cup (England), Championship (England), Capital One Cup (England), Brazilian Championship, and … [Read more...] about News Corp secures additional BPL rights in Asia
beIN SPORT Asia picks up Bundesliga rights
According to SportsPro, beIN SPORT Asia has acquired the media rights to Germany’s top soccer competition, the Bundesliga, in Indonesia and the Philippines. The deal, which covers the 2013/14 and 2014/15 seasons, grants the Asian arm of the Qatari-owned channel rights to all Bundesliga matches across all media platforms and devices. Coverage will be available across three newly-launched HD channels, including beIN SPORT 1 HD, a soccer-dedicated channel, and beIN SPORT 2 … [Read more...] about beIN SPORT Asia picks up Bundesliga rights
EPL rights for Vietnam goes to K+
Hanoi - K+ Satellite Digital Television announced their ownership of the broadcast rights of popular football leagues, now available on three K+ channels. Additional broadcast rights of football leagues include Bundesliga, League One, League Two and the qualification matches and international friendly matches of the World Cup 2014 by UEFA and CONMEBEL. Following the last two seasons, K+ will broadcast all football matches of 38 rounds of the 2012-2013 EPL including weekday matches and … [Read more...] about EPL rights for Vietnam goes to K+
MP & Silva to distribute BPL in the Philippines and Taiwan until 2016
MP & Silva, a leading international media rights company, has secured a direct deal with the Premier League to distribute the media rights of the top-tier Premier League for the next three seasons in the Philippines and Taiwan. The package covers TV rights of all 380 matches per season in both territories. Premier League Chief Executive, Richard Scudamore, said: “We know MP & Silva well as they have acquired Premier League rights in the past and we are pleased to be … [Read more...] about MP & Silva to distribute BPL in the Philippines and Taiwan until 2016
