International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS)
FIS lands Visa as latest central sponsor
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) continues to build out its central sponsorship portfolio after bringing in Visa as title sponsor of the Snowboard Alpine World Cup.
Sweden ends opposition to FIS rights centralisation
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) has won over one of its strongest critics in its battle to centralise media rights, striking an agreement with Svenska Skidförbundet (SFF), the Swedish …
FIS unfazed by rights centralisation legal defeat in Germany
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) has insisted its plan to introduce media rights centralisation is still on track, despite a potentially damaging legal defeat in Germany.
EXCLUSIVE: FIS to launch World Championships global rights tender
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) will on Monday issue an invitation to tender (ITT) for global media rights to the Alpine and Nordic World Ski Championships in 2027 and 2029, SportBusiness understands.
ÖSV prepares FIS centralisation case over ‘seven-figure’ damage
The Austrian Ski Federation claims to be facing seven-figure damages as it readies legal action over the process by which media rights centralisation was voted through by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) council.
‘Progress made’ in top ski nations’ FIS rights centralisation talks
Leading ski federation claim to be making progress in talks with the International Ski and Snowboard Federation over media rights centralisation but are still 'far away' from an agreement.
FIS rights centralisation dispute reignites after council vote
A controversial vote on Friday by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) council to push through media rights centralisation has reignited a dispute with Europe’s leading ski associations w…
Crans-Montana’s 2027 Alpine Worlds at risk amid FIS, Swiss-Ski battle
Crans-Montana’s hosting of the 2027 Alpine Ski World Championships is in doubt amid a dispute between the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) and Swiss-Ski over financial guarantees.
Skechers deals with Infront to bolster winter sports portfolio
US-based footwear brand Skechers has expanded its presence in winter sports by agreeing new sponsorships with the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) and the German Ice Hockey Federation (DEB)
FIS begins to populate new OTT platform with World Cup content after Infront deal
The International Ski Federation (FIS) is live-streaming several World Cup events across its own platforms this winter sports season as part of its new centralised media rights agreement with the Infront…
FIS and Infront strike peace deal over media rights centralisation
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) and Infront have hammered out the details of a centralised media rights ‘framework agreement’ that brings to an end a long-running feud over the own…
European ski associations eye dialogue after pulling CAS challenge against Eliasch re-election
The four national ski associations of Austria, Croatia, Germany and Switzerland have withdrawn their joint appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) concerning the controversial re-election of…
A1 signs two-event sponsorship deal for Alpine World Ski Championships
Austrian telecommunications company A1 has agreed a deal to sponsor this year’s Alpine World Ski Championships in Courchevel/Méribel, France, along with the 2025 event taking place in Saalbach in its ho…
FIS M&M recruits Fifa’s Stoll to digital and innovation role
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) has added to its team at its new in-house commercial division with the appointment of Fifa’s Benjamin Stoll as director of digital and innovation.
Sportradar to monitor growing betting interest in skiing and snowboarding
The Sportradar Integrity Services division of sports technology company Sportradar has entered into a multi-year agreement with the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS)
CAS hearing begins into challenge to Eliasch’s FIS presidency
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) inquiry into the controversial re-election of Johan Eliasch as president of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) is expected to roll into 2023 following…
Würth steps up commitment to FIS showpieces, Viessmann extends support
Building supplies company Würth has strengthened its association with winter sports by being named a main sponsor of the 2023 Alpine and Nordic World Ski Championships, while heating and refrigeration …
Viaplay strikes Swedish rights deal for Austria’s FIS World Cup races
Subscription streaming broadcaster Viaplay has acquired exclusive live Swedish broadcast rights to FIS World Cup events held in Austria in a deal with Eurovision Sport, the sports arm of the European Broadcasting…