Fifa Women's World Cup
1Stadia sublicenses Women’s World Cup rights to DD Sports, FanCode
Government-owned Doordarshan Sports (DD Sports) and streaming platform FanCode have both acquired rights in India to the Fifa Women’s World Cup in sublicensing deals with the US-based 1Stadia.
Japan’s NHK strikes late deal with Fifa for Women’s World Cup rights
A blackout of the Fifa Women's World Cup has been averted in Japan, after state broadcaster NHK stepped up to acquire the rights at late notice
DAZN deals with SportA for Women’s World Cup highlights
Subscription sports broadcaster DAZN has picked up rights in Germany to show highlights from the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup.
Setanta Sports nets exclusive WWC rights in nine Eurasian countries
Setanta Sports has acquired exclusive Fifa Women's World Cup rights in nine countries across the Eurasia region, SportBusiness has learned
BMO is first brand on board under new Fifa-Concacaf pact
BMO, the Canadian multinational financial services company, has signed a wide-ranging regional sponsorship deal with Fifa that covers the upcoming Women's World Cup and national team competitions run by…
Women’s World Cup breakthrough in major markets after EBU intervention
Fifa has extended its media rights agreement for the 2023 Women’s World Cup with the European Broadcasting Union, ensuring the tournament will be screened in the major markets of France, Germany, Italy, S…
Pacific Islanders to get free-to-air Women’s World Cup coverage
Coverage of the upcoming Fifa Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand will be made available to free-to-air broadcasters across the Pacific Islands, thanks to an agreement with the Pacific Cooperation…
BBC ‘committed’ to securing Women’s World Cup rights, says content head
The BBC is “absolutely committed” to securing a rights deal for the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup, the UK public-service broadcaster’s chief content officer has said.
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AB InBev overlooks Qatar beer ban to expand Fifa deal
AB InBev has expanded its relationship with Fifa, agreeing a new sponsorship deal covering the 2026 men's Fifa World Cup, as well as adding the rights to this year’s Women’s World Cup.
English FA ‘would consider’ bid for 2031 Women’s World Cup
Debbie Hewitt, chair of the English Football Association (FA), has revealed that the organisation would consider a bid to host the Fifa Women’s World Cup in 2031.
McDonald’s delivers Fifa sponsorship renewal to 2026
McDonald’s, the fast food chain, has signed a new contract with Fifa to remain as a World Cup sponsor until the 2026 edition in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Infantino threatens ‘big five’ blackout if Women’s World Cup bids not raised
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has once again called on broadcasters in the ‘big five’ European markets to increase their offers for media rights to the 2023 Women’s World Cup, describing their curre…
Global interest in hosting 2027 Fifa Women’s World Cup
Fifa has hailed the "global appeal" of the Women's World Cup (WWC) after four expressions of interest were submitted from four different continents to host the 2027 tournament
Cisco joins Fifa sponsorship roster for Women’s World Cup
Fifa is continuing to build out the 2023 Women's World Cup sponsorship portfolio, with Cisco the latest brand to come on board
US, Mexico launch joint 2027 Women’s World Cup bid
The US Soccer Federation and the Mexican Football Federation have announced their intention to jointly bid to host the 2027 Fifa Women's World Cup
Germany, Netherlands and Belgium make first move for 2027 Women’s World Cup
The German Football Association (DFB), Dutch Football Association (KNVB) and Belgian Football Association (RBFA) have become the first applicants to formally express their interest in staging the 2027…
Fifa launches bidding process for 2027 Women’s World Cup
Fifa, football’s global governing body, has launched the bidding process for the 2027 Women’s World Cup with the host, or hosts, set to be announced in May 2024.
Brazil preparing bid to host 2027 Women’s World Cup
Brazil is preparing a bid to host the 2027 Fifa Women’s World Cup, the country’s sports ministry has announced.