Switzerland
Coppa Italia TV rights deals signed off in Portugal and Switzerland
Lega Serie A has approved the award of Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana broadcast rights in Portugal and Switzerland
Joint Swiss, French and Italian bid ‘studied’ for 2030 Winter Olympics
The prospect of a joint bid for the 2030 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games has emerged, with stakeholders in Switzerland, France and Italy said to be studying a proposal
General secretary sought for Switzerland’s 2026 Ice Hockey World Championship
The executive board of the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championship is seeking a general secretary for the event, which will take place in Switzerland
Dyn Media lands rights to first international property in BCL deal
Germany-based OTT operator Dyn Media has acquired rights to the Basketball Champions League under a long-term agreement
Blue retains Uefa club competition rights in Switzerland
Pay-television operator Blue has extended its rights in Switzerland to Uefa club competitions for another three seasons, from 2024-25 to 2026-27.
Viaplay shelves launch in DACH region, plans Baltic cost savings
Viaplay Group, the international subscription streaming broadcaster, will not launch in German-speaking markets as planned next year amid wider cost-cutting initiatives
Audi confirms Sauber agreement for F1 entry in 2026
German automotive manufacturer Audi has selected Sauber as its strategic partner for its Formula 1 entry in 2026
UniqFEED secures ‘multi-million’ investment from Patinex
Virtual advertising technology company UniqFEED has announced the closing of a Series C funding round led by a single backer, private investment company Patinex
Sportdigital expands AFC rights with 2023 Asian Cup addition
The Asian Football Confederation has announced an expanded agreement with subscription broadcaster Sportdigital Fussball for the 2023 Asian Cup in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
Swiss prosecutor appeals Blatter, Platini acquittal in corruption case
The Swiss public prosecutor’s office has appealed the acquittal of ex-Fifa president Sepp Blatter and his former Uefa counterpart Michel Platini on corruption charges.
Champions League rights on the market in Germany
Broadcasters in Germany, Austria and Switzerland must submit their first-round offers for 2024-27 Uefa Champions League broadcast rights by November 14 after Team Marketing kicked off the sales process
SportAccord brings in interim MD as Hatt exits
SportAccord, the umbrella organisation which gathers together international sports federations and organisations involved in the business of sport, has named Martin Gibbs as acting managing director following…
Former LET chief Khodabakhsh joins Swiss Timing in innovation role
Ivan Khodabakhsh, the former chief executive of golf’s Ladies European Tour, has joined sports technology firm Swiss Timing as head of innovation.
Switzerland launches Women’s Euro 2025 bid
The Swiss Football Association (SVF) has formally launched its bid to host the 2025 Uefa Women’s European Championship.
Infront adds Tour de Romandie to cycling portfolio in long-term rights deal
The Infront agency has bolstered its cycling portfolio by acquiring global media rights to Switzerland’s Tour de Romandie until 2029.
DAZN targets profitability in DACH region within 12 to 18 months
DAZN aims to be profitable within 12 to 18 months in German-speaking countries, according to Alice Mascia, the subscription broadcaster’s new chief executive in the DACH region.
DAZN strikes NFL renewals in Canada and DACH, free-to-air in DACH moving to RTL
Sports streaming platform DAZN has renewed its NFL rights in Canada from the forthcoming season onwards as well as in Germany, Austria and Switzerland from 2023
Alfa Romeo to end Sauber F1 deal following 2023 season
Italian automotive manufacturer Alfa Romeo has announced that it will end its wide-ranging agreement with the Sauber Group-owned Formula 1 team at the end of the 2023 season