Media Consumption
BT Sport will broadcast all three European finals for free
All three games will be available for free on TV, online or mobile
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Business
Warner Bros Discovery/BT JV ‘will increase competition in the UK sports rights market’
"The financial resources of the business would certainly allow it to invest more in Premier League packages at the time of the next tender,"...
Business
Warner Bros Discovery, BT reach ‘definitive agreement’ on BT Sport joint venture
Warner Bros Discovery could buyout BT during the joint venture's fist four years, while BT could sell its stake or enter an IPO
Business
Analysts: Europe’s broadcasters to net €8 billion in football revenues
Revenues will bounce back as fans return to stadiums for the 2021/22 season
Media Consumption
BT Sport adds its Timeline feature to the big screen experience
The feature lets viewers watch key events in the match, including goals, yellow and red cards, and substitutions
Business
Is Amazon preparing to bid on Italy’s Champions League rights?
Company reportedly "determined to win part" of the rights package.
Production & Post
Mediapro named host broadcaster for Champions League
Intends to use 25 cameras in the quarter final matches and 28 in the semi-finals, rising to 31 cameras for the final on 23rd...
Media Delivery
DAZN Germany scores Champions League rights
Streamer wins UCL rights for three seasons from 2021/22
Business
ITV, BT ‘in talks over Champions League rights’
BT is entitled to sell the rights to a rival broadcaster
TVBEverywhere
BT Sport retains Champions League rights
Reportedly paid £1.2 billion for rights between 2021-2024
TVBEverywhere
UK broadcasters compete for Champions League rights
UEFA could reveal winners by the end of today
TVBEverywhere
Mediaset content lands on TIMvision
Available to TIMvision subscribers on mobile and smart TV
Features
Champions League: why HDR is the next step in sport broadcasting
BT Sport COO Jamie Hindhaugh discusses the introduction of HDR in Saturday's final
Content
BT Sport, Interpol team up for HDR Champions League video
To be repurposed as a promo for BT Sport's HDR proposition
Business
All English Champions League final leads to “astounding” spike in BT Sport interest
BT CEO confirmed broadcaster will bid for rights again
TVBEverywhere
BBC releases broadcast schedule for 2018/19 football season
Broadcaster will provide extensive multi-platform coverage
Content
Virgin TV to offer BT Sport in 4K UHD
Channel will be included in TV bundles from the end of this month
TVBEverywhere
Over 200,000 viewers watched Champions League final via illegal streams
Irdeto detected 427 unique illegal streams during Saturday's game
TVBEverywhere
Champions League knockout stages attract five million illegal streamers
Web-based streams continue to be the main vehicle for illegal distribution
Business
Sunset+Vine and BT Sport extend partnership
BT’s live Premier League and UEFA Europa League football, along with its complete live rugby offering, are included within the deal
Technology
nc+ selects Axon to deliver Poland’s first 4K sports broadcast
Roll-out of the service kicked off with a live broadcast of the Champions League football match between Borussia Dortmund and Tottenham Hotspur
Business
Eurosport partners with StubHub for online ticketing
Agreement covers Eurosport’s global website and local platforms in Spain, France, Germany, Italy and the UK
Data Centre
Sports industry ‘more disrupted than ever’
Annual survey predicts the industry’s growth rate will slow by over 32 per cent in the next three to five years
TVBEverywhere
BT Sport to broadcast Champions League final in 360-degree VR
Users will be able to choose between a 360-degree produced programme with commentary and graphics, or select their own camera viewpoint
Business
EE pens exclusive BT Sport deal
EE has secured an exclusive deal to offer its customers six months of free access to all live sporting coverage available the BT Sport...
News
Business
AFP launches AFPTV Sports
AFP has unveiled AFPTV Sports, which will offer video coverage of sports news and major sporting events. The coverage, which will be available from...
News
Business
Sky profits up ten per cent
Sky has reported strong first quarter results, with a ten per cent increase in operating profit to £375 million, ahead of the predicted £366...
Business
Business
AMC secures record Champions League coverage
AMC Networks International Central Europe (AMCNI CE) channels will broadcast more live Champions League matches than ever in Hungary over the next three years.
News