Skiing
Warner Bros. Discovery lands four-year Swiss-Ski rights deal with Infront
Warner Bros. Discovery has expanded its skiing coverage in a deal with the Infront agency for rights in 45 European markets to FIS World Cup events held in Switzerland
CAS hearing begins into challenge to Eliasch’s FIS presidency
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) inquiry into the controversial re-election of Johan Eliasch as president of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) is expected to roll into 2023 following…
Česká Televize renews long-held Ski Classics rights
Czech public broadcaster Česká Televize has extended its Ski Classics media rights agreement in a multi-year deal.
Warner Bros. Discovery picks up Ski Classics rights in Finland
Warner Bros. Discovery has acquired broadcast rights in Finland to the Ski Classics Pro Tour.
Warner Bros. Discovery will broadcast every one of the 14 events across 10 weekends
FIS secures long-term sponsorships with Certina and Le Gruyère
The International Ski Federation (FIS) has added watch brand Certina to its sponsorship portfolio and expanded its existing deal with cheese manufacturer Le Gruyère AOP.
Personalshop sponsors ski jumping’s Four Hills Tournament in Infront-brokered deal
Austrian mail-order company Personalshop has been announced as the new Presenting Sponsor of ski jumping’s Four Hills Tournament in a deal brokered by the Infront agency.
Audi extends sponsorship of FIS Alpine World Cup
German automotive manufacturer Audi has extended its top-tier sponsorship deal with the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS)
Eliasch: FIS media rights centralisation is a question of when, not if
The centralisation of international broadcast rights to the FIS World Cup series is a question of “when, not if”, according to Johan Eliasch, the International Ski Federation (FIS) president, despite the…
IMG strikes NBC deal for Austria’s FIS World Cup races
The IMG agency has negotiated a two-year US media rights agreement for FIS World Cup events held in Austria with NBCUniversal
Viaplay strikes Swedish rights deal for Austria’s FIS World Cup races
Subscription streaming broadcaster Viaplay has acquired exclusive live Swedish broadcast rights to FIS World Cup events held in Austria in a deal with Eurovision Sport, the sports arm of the European Broadcasting…
FIS recruits former Infront executive Nosotti as director of media rights
The International Ski Federation (FIS) has recruited Roberto Nosotti, previously of the Infront agency, as director of media rights at its new in-house commercial division that will oversee the sale of…
FIS advances centralisation plan with hires of IMG’s Salomon, sponsorship executive Kraus
The International Ski Federation (FIS) has advanced its controversial plans to centralise commercial rights to its World Cup series with the dual appointment of IMG’s Christian Salomon and former Allianz g…
Carlsson returns to FIS after quitting IBU post
Niklas Carlsson is returning to the International Ski Federation (FIS) after quitting his position as secretary general of the International Biathlon Union (IBU)
NRK to show home Nordic World Ski Championships through Viaplay deal
Norwegian public-service broadcaster NRK has agreed a sublicensing deal with streaming company Viaplay for rights to the 2023 and 2025 Nordic World Ski Championships, the latter of which will be a ‘home’ eve…
Skiing powerhouses take to CAS to challenge Eliasch’s FIS re-election
The national skiing associations of Austria, Croatia, Germany and Switzerland have united to protest the controversial re-election of Johan Eliasch as president of the International Ski Federation (FIS)…
Gu appointed as Salt Lake City Winter Olympics bid ambassador
Chinese skier Eileen Gu has been made an ambassador of Salt Lake City’s bid to host the Winter Olympics.
Re-elected Eliasch promises FIS rights ‘consultation’ but remains dogged by legal claims
Johan Eliasch, the Swedish businessman re-elected overwhelmingly as president of the International Ski Federation (FIS), has promised a period of “consultation” over plans to centralise commercial rig…
Crans-Montana sees off competition to land 2027 Alpine Ski World Championships
The Swiss municipality of Crans-Montana has secured a convincing victory over three rival bidders to land hosting rights to the 2027 Alpine Ski World Championships