Latest Broadcasting Rights News

Nine Entertainment has extended its Australian Premier League streaming and broadcast rights through the 2033-34 season, securing a major audience driver for Stan Sport. The deal carries an expected rights-fee increase of about 3% a year, while Nine says changes to legacy Optus discounts and other initiatives should offset higher costs.

The WIN Group has increased its economic interest in Nine Entertainment (ASX:NEC) to 31.18% by acquiring 47 million shares on market, nudging its voting power closer to a quarter of the company.

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited posted a $511 million statutory net profit for FY26, driven by significant portfolio restructuring and growth in digital and outdoor advertising, while advancing AI licensing partnerships.

Sky New Zealand has secured exclusive broadcast rights for the NRL in New Zealand through to 2034, extending its long-running partnership with the Australian Rugby League Commission and promising comprehensive coverage across multiple platforms.

Nine Entertainment has locked in exclusive free-to-air and streaming rights for NRL and NRLW matches from 2028 to 2034, reinforcing its dominance in Australian sports broadcasting and promising continued audience growth.

Sky New Zealand has locked in a five-year exclusive broadcast partnership with New Zealand Rugby and SANZAAR, ensuring fans access to every major rugby moment through to 2030. The deal expands coverage of both men's and women's rugby, including new tournaments and historic tours.

Sports Entertainment Group (SEG) is set to become the sole broadcaster of all three Victorian racing codes after agreeing to acquire RSN’s brand and broadcasting assets for $3.25 million.