Volleyball
French volleyball league deals with beIN to end broadcaster hiatus
Pay-television broadcaster beIN Media Group has acquired rights in France for the domestic men’s Ligue A Masculine volleyball league for the 2022-23 season.
Mexico to host 2023 Beach Volleyball World Championships
The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and its commercial vehicle Volleyball World have awarded Mexico the 2023 edition of the Beach Volleyball World Championships
Volleyball World taps LiveU to provide broadcast feeds using IP connectivity
Volleyball World, the commercial rights-holder for all International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) properties, has appointed LiveU, the live video streaming and remote production technology provider, to…
Polsat lands 10-year FIVB rights deal with Volleyball World
Volleyball World, the commercial rights-holder for all International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) properties, has signed a long-term agreement in Poland with commercial broadcaster Polsat
Infront secures Gedik Investment sponsorship for Turkish Volleyball Federation
The Turkish Volleyball Federation (TVF) has signed up Gedik Investment to its sponsorship portfolio
Japan Volleyball Association secures sponsorship from Capcom
Japanese video game developer and publisher Capcom has agreed a three-year sponsorship deal with the Japan Volleyball Association
Seifert’s S Nation Media adds Volleyball Bundesliga to rights portfolio
The men’s Volleyball Bundesliga (VBL) has become the second German sports league to award its broadcast rights to S Nation Media, the new streaming platform being launched by Christian Seifert, former c…
Poland and Slovenia replace Russia as FIVB Worlds hosts
Poland and Slovenia have been appointed by the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) as the initial new co-hosts of its 2022 Men’s World Championship, which was originally due to be held by Russia.
CTS Eventim named as new ticketing partner of CEV
The European Volleyball Confederation (CEV) has announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with German ticketing and live entertainment company CTS Eventim
Volleyball Federation of Russia ‘seeking $80m in compensation’ for cancelled FIVB Worlds
The Volleyball Federation of Russia has filed a claim with the Court of Arbitration for Sport seeking $80m (€73.2
FIVB launches accelerated process for Men’s World Championship
The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has launched an accelerated bidding process to find a replacement host for this year’s Men’s World Championship, which was removed from Russia last week fol…
FIVB strips Russia of 2022 Men’s Volleyball World Championships
The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has stripped Russia of the rights to host its 2022 Men's World Championships in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
IOC urges IFs to move or cancel Russian events, but FIVB Worlds to proceed ‘as planned’
The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has stated that its men’s World Championship in Russia later this year is currently scheduled to go ahead as planned despite the country’s invasion of Ukr…
New Indian volleyball league prepares for launch
A new franchise-based volleyball competition, the Prime Volleyball League, is set to launch in India this week
Vivo takes up title sponsorship of Italian Women’s Volleyball League
The Italian Women’s Volleyball League has signed Chinese smartphone company Vivo as its new title sponsor.
Globo extends Brazilian volleyball rights agreement
The Brazilian Volleyball Confederation (CBV) has renewed a rights agreement with media group Globo until 2024
FIVB approves 10 host cities for Russia’s Men’s World Championship
Russia’s organising committee for the 2022 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship has confirmed the venues that will stage the competition across 10 host cities next year.
Athletes Unlimited Volleyball to return to Dallas for 2022 season
Athletes Unlimited, the startup network of professional sports leagues, has announced that season two of its women’s professional volleyball league will take place March 16-April 16, 2022 at Fair Park Col…