Hockey
Streaming geo-blocking restrictions lifted as FIH makes programming commitment
The Fédération Internationale de Hockey (FIH), hockey’s world governing body, has opted to remove any geo-blocking restrictions on full re-runs of FIH Hockey Pro League matches played in 2019 and 2020.
Fox Sports acquires rights to revamped Hockey Australia league
Pay-television broadcaster Fox Sports has partnered with Hockey Australia to support the launch of its new elite domestic league
MyCujoo CEO Pedro Presa on the streaming platform’s ‘long-tail’ business model
The MyCujoo chief executive explains how his company sees its opportunity in lower-tier rights, playing communities and white-label streaming solutions.
MyCujoo streaming platform in talks with CBF to expand Brasilian football broadcast portfolio
Football streaming platform MyCujoo is in talks with the Confederação Brasileira de Futebol to expand its broadcast portfolio in the country, the company’s chief executive officer, Pedro Presa has told SportBusiness Media.
ESPN builds on FIH partnership in Central, South America
International sports broadcaster ESPN has furthered its ties with the International Hockey Federation (FIH) in Central and South America by agreeing a four-year rights deal
Hockey fan demographic key to DAZN renewal in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
Streaming service DAZN has extended its rights to International Hockey Federation (FIH) events in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, targeting field hockey’s affluent following.
FIH agrees rights deal for US, Canada
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has signed a four-year rights agreement in the US and Canada with the Bleacher Report Live streaming service
DAZN renews FIH rights in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
OTT service DAZN has renewed rights for International Hockey Federation (FIH) events in Germany, Austria and Switzerland in a new four-year deal, from 2019 to 2022
FIH unveils new global broadcast platform
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is set to launch a new global broadcast platform which it states will bring games to more fans and also lead to the development of user-generated content and new…
L’Équipe to cover France’s return to Hockey World Cup
French free-to-air sports broadcaster L'Équipe has acquired rights to the upcoming Hockey Men’s World Cup as the national team prepares to return to the competition after a long absence.
FIH strikes new rights partnership in the Netherlands
Dutch pay-television broadcaster Ziggo has agreed a four-year rights deal with the International Hockey Federation (FIH)
Pakistan Hockey Federation opens rights tender for new league
The Pakistan Hockey Federation has opened up a tender process for broadcasting rights to the inaugural edition of its new league, which it has confirmed will take place in February next year
Spark picks up FIH rights in New Zealand
New Zealand telco Spark has signed a four-year rights agreement with the International Hockey Federation (FIH)
Australian hockey granted wider exposure with Fox Sports deal
Australian pay-television broadcaster Fox Sports has agreed a five-year extension to its rights partnership with the International Hockey Federation (FIH).
FIH signs content partnership with Whisper Films
Sports production company Whisper Films has agreed a global content partnership with the International Hockey Federation (FIH).
Eurosport to broadcast hockey showpieces in Spain
International sports broadcaster Eurosport has agreed a rights deal in Spain with the International Hockey Federation (FIH).
FIH extends with Belgian rights partner
Belgian pay-television operator Telenet has signed an extension to its rights deal with the International Hockey Federation (FIH).
FIH engages Little Dot to amplify digital content
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has heralded a “step change” in its digital media strategy through a new two-year partnership with Little Dot Studios.