Volleyball
Qatar Airways makes volleyball first Russian federation deal
State carrier Qatar Airways has added to its diverse sports property sponsorship portfolio with the addition of the Russian Volleyball Federation (CEV)
CSM to distribute Chinese Volleyball Super League international rights
The China Sports Media agency has agreed a three-season deal to distribute the international media rights for the Chinese Volleyball Super League (CVL), from 2021-22 to 2023-24
Polsat faces broadcast watchdog penalty over CEV volleyball coverage
Polish pay-television broadcaster Polsat could face a penalty from the country’s National Broadcasting Council (KRRiT) after failing to make a women’s European Volleyball Championship match available on …
Migu renews Chinese Volleyball Super League media rights
Migu, the video streaming service run by Chinese telco China Mobile, has renewed its domestic media rights for the Chinese Volleyball Super League (CVL) for three seasons, 2021-22 to 2023-24
Genius Sports and CEV sign long-term technology deal
The European Volleyball Confederation (CEV) has signed a long-term agreement with sports data and technology company Genius Sports
Seoul’s sports venues reopen to fans
Korean baseball, football and volleyball leagues are welcoming fans back to stadiums in Seoul this week as the government relaxes pandemic-related restrictions
Sky Italia acquires rights to Italian women’s volleyball league
Pay-television broadcaster Sky Italia has acquired rights to Lega Pallavolo Serie A1 Femminile, the top tier of women’s domestic club volleyball.
Polsat serves up long-term Polish volleyball extension
Commercial and pay-television broadcaster Polsat has secured rights to Poland’s top-tier men’s and women’s volleyball leagues until 2028.
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Discovery lands CEV Champions League rights in Italy
The European Volleyball Confederation (CEV) has announced a two-year rights deal with the Discovery Sports arm of media group Discovery for the rights in Italy to its men’s and women’s Champions League clu…
Sport1 launches PPV, subscription streaming platform
German sports broadcaster Sport1 has launched a new multi-sports streaming platform which will be monetised by pay-per-view and subscription revenues and will initially be centred on coverage of the domestic…
Sport1 retains women’s Volleyball Bundesliga rights to 2026 as PPV introduced
German sports broadcaster Sport1 has retained rights to Germany’s women’s Volleyball Bundesliga in a wide-ranging five-year agreement.
Mikasa serves up Brazilian volleyball renewal
Mikasa, the Japan-based sportswear manufacturer, has renewed its sponsorship agreement with the Brazilian Volleyball Confederation (CBV) for another four years
French volleyball league launches host broadcast tender
The French volleyball league (LNV) has launched a host broadcast tender for the production of top-tier matches from both the men’s and women’s leagues.
FIVB and CVC’s Volleyball World signs five-year deal with Italian volleyball leagues
Volleyball World has announced that it has signed major long-term deals with the top-tier professional men’s and women’s volleyball leagues in Italy.
Vivo sponsors China’s national women’s volleyball team
Vivo, the Chinese mobile phone maker, has become the official sponsor of China’s national women’s volleyball team.
Korea Volleyball Federation agrees rights renewal with KBS
The Korea Volleyball Federation (KOVO) has renewed its domestic media-rights agreement with broadcaster KBS in a deal reported to be worth KRW30bn ($26m/€22m) over six seasons, 2021-22 to 2026-27.
Deltatre revamps Volleyball World digital products
Sports streaming technology company Deltatre has redesigned the website and app of Volleyball World, the commercial rights-holder of all International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) properties
Russia retains hosting rights for 2022 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship
The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has confirmed that Russia will retain the rights to host next year’s FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship, despite the ongoing ban on the country hos…