Latest news of sports

Disney starts a new direct-to-consumer strategy with ESPN standalone service 22 AUG 2025

Streaming

Disney starts a new direct-to-consumer strategy with ESPN standalone service

The new direct-to-consumer platform will feature over 20,000 live events annually, debut with a $29.99 monthly plan, and integrate personalized features such as live stats, fantasy, and betting.
US: Specialty SVOD outpaces premium growth but shows signs of slowdown 18 AUG 2025

Markets

US: Specialty SVOD outpaces premium growth but shows signs of slowdown

The U.S. streaming market closed Q2’25 with 339M subscriptions, including 20% in Specialty, Sports, and vMVPD services; Specialty SVOD grew 12% YoY, while overall streaming added a net 6M subscriptions.
Paramount secured $7.7 Billion, seven-year exclusive U.S. rights deal for UFC 11 AUG 2025

Deals

Paramount secured $7.7 Billion, seven-year exclusive U.S. rights deal for UFC

Starting in 2026, all 43 annual UFC events — including 13 numbered cards and 30 Fight Nights — will stream on Paramount+ at no extra cost, with select events simulcast on CBS, aiming to expand accessibility, boost engagement, and grow Paramount’s U.S. subscriber base.
Sports drive nearly a quarter of new Pay-TV subscriptions in first half of 2025 6 AUG 2025

Trends

Sports drive nearly a quarter of new Pay-TV subscriptions in first half of 2025

Omdia research shows sports accounted for 24% of new global pay-TV sign-ups between January and June, with Asia-Pacific leading growth and streaming services increasingly competing for rights.
CosmoGO to be the exclusive Canadian distribution partner for sports streamer Fanatiz 19 JUN 2025

Streaming

CosmoGO to be the exclusive Canadian distribution partner for sports streamer Fanatiz

Partnership marks CosmoGO’s entry into sports with content available on its platforms later this Summer.