01-06-2023, 08:58 PM
(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).
www.sportspromedia.com
www.insidethegames.biz
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.
www.ebu.ch
www.european-games.org
www.broadcastnow.co.uk