Norway
TV4 Media becomes WTA rights-holder in Finland, Norway and Sweden
TV4 Media, a Telia-owned broadcasting company, has acquired exclusive rights in Finland, Norway and Sweden to WTA women’s tennis events.
Nent takes action over Norwegian newspaper’s use of Champions League clips
The Nordic Entertainment Group (Nent) has taken legal action against Norwegian tabloid newspaper VG for what it claims is illicit use of clips from Uefa Champions League via its online television channel…
Norsk Tipping becomes main sponsor of Norwegian football
State-owned gaming company Norsk Tipping has enhanced its presence in Norwegian football by agreeing a deal to become the main sponsor of the national teams and club competitions
Norwegian FA delivers 2. Divisjon title sponsorship renewal
The Norges Fotballforbund (NFF), Norway’s football federation, has extended a title sponsorship deal for the country’s third tier with PostNord, the Nordic postal services and logistics company.
TV2 seals domestic Norwegian football rights for record-breaking sum
Norwegian commercial broadcaster TV2 has secured domestic rights to a host of Norwegian football properties, including the top-tier Eliteserien, from 2023, in the most valuable media rights deal in the…
Altibox and Telenor bid to dislodge Discovery in Norway’s Eliteserien tender
Norwegian telecoms rivals Altibox and Telenor have made a joint bid for domestic rights to Norwegian football, including the men’s top-tier Eliteserien, from 2023 onwards.
TV2, NRK add to football rights pact with 2026 World Cup deal
Norwegian commercial and pay-television broadcaster TV2, and public-service broadcaster NRK, have continued their cooperation in the football rights market by agreeing a deal for the 2026 Fifa World Cup
Former Google exec Teslo joins streaming platform Joymo
Oslo-based live sports streaming platform Joymo has announced the appointment of former Google executive Øystein Strand Teslo to the newly-created role of vice-president of growth and partnerships.
Nent lands exclusive Women’s World Cup rights in three Nordic markets
Nordic Entertainment (Nent) Group, the Stockholm-based media group, has acquired exclusive rights in Denmark, Norway and Sweden to the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup, which will take place in Australia a…
Denmark lined up as sole EHF Euro 2020 host as Norway withdraws
The Norwegian Handball Federation (NHF) has been forced to withdraw its co-hosting rights to the European Handball Federation’s women’s Euro 2020, with plans now being worked on for Denmark to become the…
Norwegian football league launches highly-anticipated domestic tender
Domestic rights to a host of Norwegian football, including the men’s top-tier Eliteserien, have been put out to tender.
Premier League to get 4K coverage boost on TV2 Norway
Norwegian commercial and pay-television broadcaster TV2 will offer English Premier League matches in ultra high-definition 4K for the first time from November 1
Saalbach lands 2025 Alpine World Ski Championships, Trondheim to stage Nordic Worlds
The Austrian resort town of Saalbach has defeated rival bidders from Germany and Switzerland to land the 2025 Alpine World Ski Championships, while the Norwegian city of Trondheim has been rubber-stamped…
Automated production in place as TV2 commits to Norwegian handball, ice hockey
Norwegian commercial and pay-television broadcaster TV2 is to show widespread coverage of the country’s top handball and ice hockey leagues with matches produced using automated cameras.
Canal Digital hikes TV2 Sport Premium cost by 40 per cent
Norwegian pay-television provider Canal Digital is upping the price for access to premium sports channels from TV2 amid higher rights costs paid by the commercial and pay-television broadcaster.
TV2, NRK secure Uefa national team rights in long-term deal
Norwegian commercial and pay-television broadcaster TV2 has acquired rights to the country’s Uefa European Qualifiers and Nations League matches, from 2022-23 to 2027-28, as well as the 2024 and 2028 E…
Discovery makes legal challenge to Norway’s betting ads ban
Discovery Networks Norway, an arm of the international broadcast group that owns Eurosport, has taken legal action over the move by the Norwegian state to ban the advertising of foreign betting companies…
Discovery Norway makes Johannessen sports director role permanent
The Norwegian branch of international media group Discovery has appointed Morten Johannessen as its new sports director following on from a stint serving as acting director of sport for the last year