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Ekstraklasa pens European broadcast deals ahead of restart
Poland’s Ekstraklasa has struck broadcast deals in some key European markets as the league continues its preparations to return to action on May 29 following the Covid-19 shutdown.
Telia seals OTT licensing deal with Discovery
Swedish telco Telia has completed a licensing deal with international media group Discovery for standalone over-the-top streaming rights in Sweden and Finland, part of the conditions imposed upon it for…
TV4 Media continues rights drive with long-term LaLiga deal
Swedish telecoms operator Telia has followed up its acquisition of Uefa Champions League rights with a five-season extension to its LaLiga broadcast rights agreement
Eurosport and DPlay air Covid-19 charity skins in seven European countries
Discovery, the media group and owner of pan-European sports broadcaster Eurosport and subscription streaming service Dplay, will broadcast the first live golf since before the Covid-19 pandemic shutdown…
Swedish Sports Federation extends Svenska Spel association until the end of 2020
The Swedish Sports Federation has extended its association with state-owned gambling brand Svenska Spel.
The deal, which is worth SEK17m (€1.6m/$1.7m), will now extend until the end of 2020.
Nordic sales process complete as Telia secures Champions League in Finland and Sweden
Swedish telco Telia has finalised its acquisition of Uefa Champions League rights in both Finland and Sweden, from 2021-22 to 2023-24, as Uefa and its appointed Team Marketing agency wrapped up the club…
TV2 Norway sews up five-year LaLiga rights deal
Norwegian commercial and pay-television broadcaster TV2 has secured exclusive rights to Spain’s LaLiga from 2021-22 to 2025-26.
TV2 Denmark lands Europa League and extends LaLiga deal further
TV2 Denmark, the government-owned subscription and free-to-air broadcaster, has added rights to Uefa's Europa League and newly-created third-tier Europa Conference League, while extending its recent LaLiga…
TV2 follows Champions League swoop with Faroe Islands football rights deal
Norwegian commercial and pay-television broadcaster TV2 has enhanced its live sport offering during the Covid-19 shutdown by acquiring rights to the Faroe Islands Premier League, the top tier of club football…
BWF sets October date for Aarhus’ Thomas and Uber Cup finals
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has confirmed that its Thomas and Uber Cup tournaments in Aarhus will now take place in the Danish city from October 3-11
TV2 takes over Champions League rights from Nent in Norway
Commercial and pay-television broadcaster TV2 has acquired Uefa Champions League rights in Norway from 2021-22 onwards, following on from rival Nordic Entertainment (Nent) Group's announcement earlier…
Brøndby shirt sponsor Arbejdernes Landsbank seals Midtjylland deal
Danish football club FC Midtjylland has added bank Arbejdernes Landsbank as its new shirt sponsor.
Paris’ European Athletics Championships cancelled, Diamond League events postponed
This year’s European Athletics Championships in the French capital of Paris, which were scheduled to take place from August 25-30, have been cancelled.
TV2 nets extension to LaLiga rights in Denmark
Danish commercial broadcaster TV2 has signed a three-season extension to its rights deal with LaLiga, operating body of the top division of Spanish club football
Allsvenskan eyes June start date with full stadia
The Allsvenskan, the top tier of club football in Sweden, has confirmed that it is looking to start its season on June 14 with fans to be allowed in the stadium as normal despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic
Nent expands Norwegian distribution deal with Altibox
The Nordic Entertainment Group (Nent) has expanded its long-running distribution agreement with Altibox, the Norwegian IPTV operator
Mixed fortunes for landmark badminton and table tennis events
Badminton's 2020 Thomas and Uber Cup is facing fresh doubts on whether it will go ahead
Viaplay part of Com Hem pay-TV package in Nent renewal
The Nordic Entertainment Group (Nent) has renewed its distribution contract in Sweden with telecoms and cable television operator Com Hem