Latin America
MAG Seguros renews Copa do Brasil sponsorship
Insurance firm MAG Seguros has renewed its official sponsorship of the Copa do Brasil, Brazilian club football’s showcase cup competition, for the third year in a row.
Betsson signs sleeve sponsorship deal with Chile’s Colo-Colo
Swedish online gaming company Betsson has expanded its presence in South American football by agreeing a shirt sponsorship deal with Chilean Primera División club Colo-Colo.
Mexican Football Federation signs Bitso as first cryptocurrency sponsor
The Mexican Football Federation has added to its sponsorship portfolio with the signing of cryptocurrency exchange Bitso
Disney retains Premier League rights across South America
Media group Disney is in the final stages of agreeing a three-season deal for exclusive English Premier League rights across South America, SportBusiness understands.
Globo picks up rights to Minas Gerais, Rio Grande do Sul state leagues
Brazilian broadcaster Globo has enhanced its coverage of state football competitions by acquiring rights to the Campeonato Mineiro and Campeonato Gaúcho.
TV Cultura follows IndyCar deal with Formula E extension
Brazilian free-to-air broadcaster TV Cultura has agreed a one-season extension to its rights deal for the Formula E electric car-racing championship.
TV Cultura’s deal covers free-to-air rights.
Paramount+ secures exclusive Premier League rights in Mexico, Central America
ViacomCBS streaming service Paramount+ is expanding its global sports reach by securing exclusive Premier League rights in Mexico, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.
Rams develop Super Bowl LVI Sweepstakes in Mexico
The Los Angeles Rams have developed a series of Super Bowl LVI marketing programs in Mexico, providing a glimpse into how National Football League teams will activate in their International Home Marketing…
Playmaker expands Latin American footprint with Cracks acquisition
Digital sports media company Playmaker has announced the acquisition of Mexico-based video sports platform Cracks
Eleven agrees Campeonato Carioca deal, TikTok renews Copa do Nordeste deal
International sports broadcaster Eleven Sports has acquired streaming rights in Brazil to football’s Campeonato Carioca state championship, while video-sharing platform TikTok has struck a new deal for c…
Disney acquires IndyCar rights in Latin America, TV Cultura extends deal
Pay-television broadcaster ESPN and OTT platform Star+, both owned by Disney, have acquired rights in Latin America, including Brazil, for the US motor racing series IndyCar
Bitso exchange signs São Paulo sleeve deal, Betnacional backs Recife clubs
Top-flight Brazilian club São Paulo FC has signed Latin American cryptocurrency platform Bitso to a three-year sponsorship agreement with kit branding rights.
Televisa to show free-to-air LaLiga matches in Mexico
Mexican pay-television operator Televisa has reached an agreement to show Spanish LaLiga football matches on its free-to-air network Canal 5
Rio football body launches Campeonato Carioca OTT platform
The Rio de Janeiro State Football Federation (FERJ) has launched an OTT platform for the Campeonato Carioca, the annual tournament in the state.
Cariocão Play will be available from January 10.
Chile’s Primera División returns to TVN following WarnerMedia deal
Live games from the Chilean Primera División, the top division of domestic club football, will return to the screens of public-service broadcaster TVN for the first time in over two decades after a sublicensing …
Globo extends Brazilian volleyball rights agreement
The Brazilian Volleyball Confederation (CBV) has renewed a rights agreement with media group Globo until 2024
Botafogo set for takeover by US investment fund Eagle Holding
US investment fund Eagle Holding is set to complete a takeover of Campeonato Brasileiro Série A football club Botafogo.
Globo adds Palmeiras to Série A rights portfolio, signs Campeonato Paulista deal
Brazilian media company Globo has added Palmeiras to its portfolio of Campeonato Brasileiro Série A pay-television rights partners, while it has also agreed a deal for state football competition the Campeonato …