Serie A soccer telecasts are shifting from ESPN to ViacomCBS in the U.S., but prized home-country rights to the Italian league are the subject of a fierce battle between Sky and Dazn.
CBS Sports and Lega Serie A confirmed details today of the exclusive rights in the U.S., which will move to Paramount+ and CBS linear platforms as of this summer. The three-year deal is worth about $224 million, according to a person familiar with the pact.
Globally, Serie A is a prominent circuit, but the rights within Italy are especially valuable. Comcast-owned Sky and Dazn, the Len Blavatnik-backed service that just appointed ex-Disney exec Kevin Mayer as chairman, already share domestic rights, with most games on Sky. A new rights deal could see another split, but each company wants to control as many exclusive games as possible.
Parties are expected to be back at the bargaining table Friday,...
CBS Sports and Lega Serie A confirmed details today of the exclusive rights in the U.S., which will move to Paramount+ and CBS linear platforms as of this summer. The three-year deal is worth about $224 million, according to a person familiar with the pact.
Globally, Serie A is a prominent circuit, but the rights within Italy are especially valuable. Comcast-owned Sky and Dazn, the Len Blavatnik-backed service that just appointed ex-Disney exec Kevin Mayer as chairman, already share domestic rights, with most games on Sky. A new rights deal could see another split, but each company wants to control as many exclusive games as possible.
Parties are expected to be back at the bargaining table Friday,...
- 3/25/2021
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