Germany
DFB names media rights expert Blask as CEO; finances still hurt by historic tax issues
The German Football Association (DFB) has promoted its senior marketing and sales executive Holger Blask to the role of chief executive
Bundesliga clubs narrowly vote to enter private investor talks
The German Football League (DFL) has been given the green light to re-enter talks with potential investors, after the smallest possible majority of Bundesliga and 2
DAZN chooses Germany for free in-app streaming, plans wider roll-out
Global sports streaming service and media company DAZN has launched a free in-app offering for users in Germany, marking the first phase of what will be a wider global roll-out.
EXCLUSIVE: Bayern and Adobe end sponsorship one year into three-year contract
Bayern Munich and Adobe have decided to end their sponsorship agreement by mutual consent, just one year into a three-year contract.
Dyn Media to show every game from home EHF Euros in SportA sub-licensing pact
Every game from the upcoming EHF European Championships is to be shown live in the host country Germany by new streaming platform Dyn Media, it was announced today (Wednesday).
EXCLUSIVE: Formula E set to sue ProSiebenSat.1 over extension U-turn
Formula E has commenced legal proceedings against ProSiebenSat.1 following the German commercial broadcasting group's decision to walk away from the series, SportBusiness can reveal.
Five private equity firms in frame for proposed Bundesliga investment
Five financial investors have been invited to partner with the German Football League (DFL) in its latest private equity push, four of which were involved in the process that was terminated just six months…
SAP and WhatsApp join Mercedes F1’s team partner portfolio
German software company SAP has agreed a new partnership with Mercedes-AMG Petronas, which the two parties state has the potential to “create a new blueprint” for the automotive industry, while US communications platform WhatsApp has stepped up its association with the Formula 1 team.
NFL Game Pass lands on Primetime Channels in UK, Germany following DAZN deal
The NFL Game Pass direct-to-consumer service is to be made available as a Primetime Channel on YouTube in both Germany and the UK following a deal struck between DAZN and the Google-owned streaming giant
DFL stresses ‘partner’ not ‘investor’ in private equity 3.0 push
Private equity investment is back on the Bundesliga agenda for the third time in as many years, with the German Football League (DFL) this week publishing clear guidelines in the hope of persuading the…
ProSiebenSat.1 backtracks on Formula E extension, search on for new broadcaster
Formula E is racing to land a new free-to-air broadcaster in Germany in time for the start of the 2024 season after ProSiebenSat.1 ended its deal despite having seemingly agreed terms on a contract extension
Bayern sponsorship guru Jung to quit at end of season
Andreas Jung, one of the leading commercial executives in German football, is to leave his role as the board member responsible for marketing at Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich at the end of the season
Bayern Munich exceeds expectations with record revenues for 2022-23
German Bundesliga club Bayern Munich today (Monday) announced record revenues exceeding its own expectations, with income totalling €854.2m ($913m) for the 2022-23 season.
MotoGP switches to Sky in Germany following ServusTV exit
Motorcycling's MotoGP World Championship is to move to pay television in Germany from next year, after Sky Deutschland secured the rights
Puma ticks sustainability boxes for St. Pauli in new kit sponsor deal
German football club FC St. Pauli has announced a new sponsorship agreement with Puma, two years after taking production of the team's kit in-house for sustainability reasons
Coca-Cola sticking with Uefa for Euro 2024 global role
Coca-Cola, the US soft drinks corporation, has signed a new deal with its long-term commercial partner Uefa, becoming an official global sponsor of Euro 2024, the second tier of the federation’s national te…
H.I.G. Capital ready to cash in on Sportfive with sale explored
H.I.G. Capital, the international private equity and asset management firm, is looking to put the Sportfive agency up for sale, according to reports.
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Infront builds motorsport footprint with expanded ADAC deal
The Infront agency has signed an expanded agreement with ADAC Motorsport that sees it become the German motorsport event organiser’s Official Marketing Partner.