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Football rights tracker: Will tech platforms save the leagues?

20 April 2023
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The total value of European football media rights has stagnated since the end of the last decade, translating into a real terms decline.

New entrants like DAZN and Amazon have occupied the space left open by incumbents such as Sky and Canal+.

Serie A, Ligue 1 and the Premier League will tender rights this year, entertaining unrealistic expectations of bids from Apple.

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DAZN: Uphill climb to achieve profitability

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With the Champions League rights renewed in Germany, and crucial distribution deals secured in Italy and Spain, DAZN has a firmer foothold in its three major European markets.

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  • Champions League in Italy: Sky and Amazon deals confirm upward trend in rights value

    7 March 2023

    Sky has extended its Italian Champions League coverage to 2027, most of it to become exclusive, but at a higher price.

    Amazon keeps its Wednesday first-pick
    Having secured the UEFA rights, Sky has derisked the upcoming Serie A auction for seasons from 2024/25.        

    The Italian deal highlights the rebalancing of media rights value from domestic leagues to European competitions.

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  • DAZN: Uphill climb to achieve profitability

    13 January 2023

    DAZN has published its 2021 results, with losses extending to $1.4 billion, a situation that will likely have ameliorated in 2022, as the company looks to breakeven in 2023.

    With the Champions League rights renewed in Germany, and crucial distribution deals secured in Italy and Spain, DAZN has a firmer foothold in its three major European markets.

    Price increases in major markets and ancillary revenue streams will help stem losses, but achieving break-even by 2023 is still a challenge.

     

     

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