ESPN’s big streaming swing & YouTube’s NFL game changer
In this episode of StreamTime Sports, Nick Meacham and Chris Stone break down a jam-packed week of developments in sports media. From ESPN’s long-anticipated streaming launch and Fox’s DTC entry, to YouTube’s first-ever globally streamed NFL game, they explore the major shifts reshaping media rights, monetisation, and fan engagement. Plus, they dive into EA Sports live-streaming MLS matches, the WNBA’s booming momentum, and Premiership Rugby’s £200M comeback deal with TNT Sports.
Talking Points:
ESPN confirms a $30/month DTC bundle with Disney+, Hulu, and an AI-powered SportsCenterFox Sports finally join the streaming wars - too late or just in time? Could YouTube’s free global NFL stream redefine live sports broadcasting?Is the NBA helping or hindering the WNBA’s growth by bundling their media rights?Premiership Rugby secures a £200M deal with TNT SportsMLS and Apple continue diversifying distribution by live streaming via the EA Sports FC app
StreamTime Sports
A weekly podcast profiling the people, businesses and technologies driving the sports media revolution. The go-to place for sports industry professionals seeking ideas, insights and inspiration in these times of rapid transformation across streaming, OTT and digital.
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