Denmark
DR acquires rights to Denmark’s home IIHF Women’s World Championship
Danish public-service broadcaster DR has acquired rights to the 2022 IIHF Ice Hockey Women’s World Championship, which commences in Denmark tomorrow (Thursday).
Viaplay scores Haaland endorsement and content deal
Viaplay Group, the subscription streaming operator, has announced a multi-year endorsement and content agreement with Manchester City and Norway national team striker Erling Haaland
Copenhagen hopes that Euros bid will boost city’s growing women’s sports ambitions
Copenhagen is set to boost its growing credentials in women’s sport if a joint bid by Denmark and its Scandinavian neighbours for the Uefa Women’s Euro 2025 is successful.
Sportway expands Danish presence with handball federation deal
Sportway, the Sweden-based automated production and live streaming firm, has furthered its presence in Denmark by agreeing a deal with the Danish Handball Federation
Promoted Andersen succeeds Vestergaard as DR head of sport
DR, the Danish public broadcaster, has appointed Ulrik Andersen as the new head of its sports division
LIV Golf opener to be broadcast by Mola TV and Viaplay
LIV Golf’s inaugural Invitational Series event at London’s Centurion Club this week is to be broadcast by streaming service Mola TV, SportBusiness understands, while subscription streaming operator Via…
Pluto TV launches in Nordics with Bellator, World RX rights
Pluto TV, the free, ad-supported streaming service owned by US media group Paramount Global, has launched in Sweden, Denmark and Norway and will provide live sport from the Bellator mixed martial arts…
Sport Live seals landmark Danish boxing deal with TK Promotion
The Denmark-based Sport Live channel has sealed a two-year deal with boxing promotion TK Promotion, covering four to six annual boxing events until 2024
Danish speedway to receive wider audience with Jysk Fynske Medier
The SpeedwayLigaen, the top division of speedway in Denmark, has agreed a deal with Danish media group Jysk Fynske Medier to co-exclusively live-stream the 2022 season
‘From industrial hub to recreational haven’ – Copenhagen Harbour steps up as event host
Copenhagen Harbour has become a jewel in the crown of the Danish capital’s event-hosting capabilities. In association with Wonderful Copenhagen.
DBU considers move to become joint owner of Parken Stadium
The Danish Football Association (DBU) has expressed an interest in becoming a joint owner of Copenhagen’s Parken stadium, home of the Danish national team.
New sports director in Denmark for TV3 Sport, Viaplay
Nordic Entertainment (Nent) Group has named Benjamin Munk Lund as the new sport director in Denmark for TV3 Sport and Viaplay, its subscription streaming service
Spring Media widens speedway portfolio with Danish League deal
The Spring Media agency has secured exclusive global media rights to the Danish Speedway League for four years, from 2022 to 2025
Viaplay ties down Caf competition rights in nine countries
Viaplay, Nordic Entertainment (Nent) Group’s subscription streaming platform, has acquired rights in nine countries to competitions organised by the Confederation of African Football.
Denmark’s Sport Live extends distribution
The Sport Live channel in Denmark is to be made available on two new TV packages through Norlys Play, the streaming platform of the telco and energy company Norlys
Nent adds KSW to Viaplay portfolio in 10 European countries
Nordic Entertainment (Nent) Group’s subscription streaming platform Viaplay has acquired rights to Europe’s mixed martial arts organisation KSW in 10 countries.
Hosting rights assigned for EHF Euros in 2026, 2028
The European Handball Federation has assigned hosting rights for the 2026 and 2028 editions of the men’s and women’s EHF European Handball Championships.
Copenhagen’s Parken connects with Three in naming deal
Parken, the national stadium in Denmark, has entered into a long-term sponsorship rights agreement with telecommunications company Three