German Football League (DFL)
Tencent joins Bundesliga broadcaster line-up in China
Chinese technology and media giant Tencent has acquired non-exclusive streaming rights in China to the German Bundesliga in a two-season deal covering 2021-22 and 2022-23
DFL ups broadcast reach of 2. Bundesliga with enhanced feed powered by AWS
The German Football League (DFL) has expanded the global broadcast reach of the second-tier 2
Bundesliga, Laos Football Fed kick off relationship with Covid workshop
The German Bundesliga last month ran a knowledge-sharing workshop for the Lao Football Federation about restarting football activities during the pandemic
CJ ENM acquires Bundesliga rights in South Korea
Media group CJ ENM has acquired the media rights for the German Bundesliga in South Korea, in a three-season deal covering 2021-22 to 2023-24.
Bundesliga clubs opt to end DFL private equity talks ‘for now’
Clubs from Germany’s two Bundesliga divisions have today (Wednesday) decided to break off talks over private equity investment in a new league entity that would hold a licence to commercialise their i…
Bundesliga could offer investors ‘up to 25.1-per-cent stake’ in new global media and esports units
The German Football League (DFL) has sent a prospectus to investors outlining how it could share up to a 25.1-per-cent stake in a new unit marketing the Bundesliga’s international media and esports rights.
Bundesliga International extends Sportfive Supercup marketing deal until 2025
Bundesliga International has extended the Sportfive agency’s worldwide marketing rights deal for the German Supercup and Bundesliga relegation and promotion play-offs until 2025.
Derbystar retains Bundesliga ball supply deal to 2026
The German Football League (DFL) has renewed its ball supply sponsorship deal with Derbystar, the Germany-based sporting goods manufacturer, until the end of the 2025-26 season
ESPN demonstrates Bundesliga commitment with extensive Der Klassiker coverage
ESPN is demonstrating its commitment to the Bundesliga with extensive coverage of the high-profile Bayern Munich-Borussia Dortmund match this weekend, highlighted by "Der Klassiker" being aired on the…
Webinar replay | The opportunities for private equity in European football
Private equity houses have been examining a host of league investment opportunities across European football with Serie A, Bundesliga and La Liga all reported to be examining the idea of selling stakes…
DFL seeks to accelerate Virtual Bundesliga’s growth with ESL partnership
The DFL has entered into a partnership with esports giant ESL, with the long-term aim of making its Virtual Bundesliga a comparable prospect to its traditional football competitions. Adam Nelson speaks with the DFL's Andreas Heyden and ESL's Ralf Reichert.
DFL in the market for head of digital marketing and campaigns
The German Football League (DFL) is looking to recruit a head of digital marketing and campaigns with at least a decade of experience in the sector
Seifert: Discovery money being paid after ‘comprehensive’ legal victory
Christian Seifert, the chief executive of the German Football League, has said that broadcast rights fee money from Discovery is being paid after a “comprehensive” victory against the international med…
DFL revamps TV rights revenue distribution model to offset Covid-19 impact
The executive committee of the German Football League (DFL) has decided to introduce a new revenue distribution model for its domestic broadcast rights that it feels will offer stability in view of challenges…
DFL and Charlton plot sports OTT platform in Mena region
The German Football League (DFL) has been working with Israeli pay-television broadcaster Charlton with a view to setting up an over-the-top sports broadcast offering in the Middle East and North Africa…
Der Klassiker provides springboard for Bundesliga’s global marketing efforts
The Bundesliga is locked in a battle with other major European leagues for the hearts, minds, and eyeballs of fans around the world. Kevin Roberts examines some of the league's marketing efforts alongside the Der Klassiker match between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.
Deltatre takes over Sportec Solutions as services offered to other rights-holders
Sports technology provider Deltatre has acquired a majority stake in Sportec Solutions, the joint venture it set up with the German Football League (DFL) to collect and innovate around match data
DFL and ESL to collaborate on development of Virtual Bundesliga
The German Football League (DFL) has entered into a strategic partnership with Sweden-based ESL, the world’s largest esports company, to further develop the Virtual Bundesliga.