Nordics
Fiba nets another public-service broadcaster in SVT deal
SVT, Sweden’s public-service broadcaster, has secured rights to International Basketball Federation (Fiba) events and qualifiers until 2025.
IWF awards World Championships to Saudi Arabia, Norway as election date set
The International Weightlifting Federation has awarded its 2023 and 2025 World Championships to Saudi Arabia and Norway, respectively, while elections to appoint a new president to replace the disgraced…
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
Posten Norge delivers renewal for Norwegian Handball Association
Posten Norge, the Norwegian postal service, has agreed a four-year extension to its long-standing sponsorship deal with the Norwegian Handball Association (NHF)
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.
NBA signs Norwegian rights deal with VG
Norwegian newspaper Verdens Gang has further expanded its sports rights portfolio by agreeing a multi-year deal with North American basketball league the NBA
Commercial Sports Media lands Swedish football leagues advisory role
Commercial Sports Media, the Stockholm-based media rights consultancy, has been appointed to advise on the next domestic broadcast rights tender for Swedish football’s top-tier Allsvenskan and second-tier S…
C More secures WRC, World RX and ERC rights to 2027
Nordic pay-television broadcaster C More has secured a deal covering Finland and Sweden to broadcast the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), the FIA World Rallycross Championship (World RX) and the FIA…
Nent hit by sudden passing of CFO Catrina
Gabriel Catrina, chief financial officer at Nordic Entertainment (Nent) Group, has died suddenly after a short illness
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
SVT serves up last-minute World Table Tennis Championships deal
SVT, the Swedish public-service broadcaster, struck a late deal to show the men’s singles and doubles finals from the World Table Tennis Championships.
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.
Tampere Arena signs Nokia as new naming rights sponsor
Telecommunications company Nokia has acquired naming rights to a new multi-purpose arena in the Finnish city of Tampere after the venue recently terminated a deal with previous sponsor, technology company…
Nent lands long-term Damallsvenskan rights in deal including Sweden
The Nordic Entertainment (Nent) Group has secured a deal with the Swedish Elite Football Dam (EFD) which will see its Viaplay streaming service show the top-tier of women's football in Sweden, the Damallsvenskan,…
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
Copenhagen, the world’s most ‘bike-friendly’ city, ready for the Tour de France’s Grand Départ
Copenhagen will build on its reputation as a haven for cycling enthusiasts by hosting the Tour de France’s Grand Départ next year.