The European Games team has been announced today, running 21 June - 2 July. Am I right in thinking the EBU has picked up the rights so it should be on the BBC (BT had the 2015/19 events, not to be confused with the European Sport Championships on tge BBC in 2018/22)
(01-06-2023, 01:16 PM)Brekkie Wrote: The European Games team has been announced today, running 21 June - 2 July. Am I right in thinking the EBU has picked up the rights so it should be on the BBC (BT had the 2015/19 events, not to be confused with the European Sport Championships on tge BBC in 2018/22)
Think it avoids Wimbledon but would clash with Queens.
Not quite sure what the status of the European Games are. You are correct that last year the EOC agreed a deal with the EBU back in August to be "the host broadcaster of the 2023 and 2027 events" and to provide FTA coverage, but then the second article I found is from March which sounds like Mediapro have been announced as host broadcaster. I haven't heard any mention of BBC coverage anywhere and France tv are not mentioning it as part of their sporting coverage over the summer, and I'd expect them to cover it if the rights are available (and it only clashes with the opening weekend of the Tour de France).
(01-06-2023, 04:56 PM)RhysJR Wrote: Not quite sure what the status of the European Games are. You are correct that last year the EOC agreed a deal with the EBU back in August to be "the host broadcaster of the 2023 and 2027 events" and to provide FTA coverage, but then the second article I found is from March which sounds like Mediapro have been announced as host broadcaster. I haven't heard any mention of BBC coverage anywhere and France tv are not mentioning it as part of their sporting coverage over the summer, and I'd expect them to cover it if the rights are available (and it only clashes with the opening weekend of the Tour de France).
The EBU press release at the time said it was a "partnership". And, seeing the recent Mediapro news, the EBU might handle some duties alongside the Spanish company, which is also working with a local partner. What it is certain is that EBU is handling the distribution of events, as told to Broadcast.
(01-06-2023, 08:58 PM)Medianext.MX Wrote: The EBU press release at the time said it was a "partnership". And, seeing the recent Mediapro news, the EBU might handle some duties alongside the Spanish company, which is also working with a local partner. What it is certain is that EBU is handling the distribution of events, as told to Broadcast.
If is on the BBC then it's looking like it'll be red button or iPlayer at best, and even though they've probably got full rights I suspect they'll limit it to one stream as that is their new norm now.
(28-05-2023, 09:59 AM)Rdd Wrote: Unconfirmed reports circulating that Prime Video have won the rights to the Six Nations team’s Rugby World Cup warm up games in the U.K. at least.
Now confirmed, I understand this is only for the U.K. with Irish rights to be announced later.
Watching back Sky’s coverage of Australian rugby leagues State of Origin - furniture retailer Harvey Norman sponsors replays and while their logo was blurred out (but still obvious) the commentators gave it prominent mention meaning there was essentially no point to blurring it.
(04-05-2023, 10:43 AM)thegeek Wrote: as an update to this, they've gone for 5.30pm: www.glasgowtimes.co.uk
Not a problem for BBC One Scotland if the match at Wembley finishes in normal time, but they'll be a bit squeezed for time if it goes to extra time, never mind penalties. I guess the BBC Scotland channel would have to be involved for either the conclusion of the first match or the build-up to the second, and I can see them getting pelters for either option.
Looks like they've gone for a simulcast of the Scottish Cup coverage on the BBC Scotland channel from 5pm regardless of the outcome at Wembley. I daresay this would all be a lot simpler if BBC Two Scotland was still an option.
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