J. League Aug 25, 2020
J. League and DAZN extend domestic broadcast deal through 2028 season
by Dan Orlowitz
The agreement will see the value of the current contract, which began in 2017, rise to $2.1 billion.
Business Aug 20, 2020
DAZN targets $1 billion in new funds as sports streamer rebounds
by David Hellier and Crystal Tse
After its global expansion was hit by the coronavirus, staff have been told the company is on track to return to pre-COVID-19 subscriber levels by the fourth quarter.
More Sports Apr 1, 2020
Sports streaming service DAZN to stop paying rights fees to leagues: source
Streaming service DAZN has told sports leagues it will not pay rights fees for any suspended or canceled games amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a source familiar with the matter. The streaming service is the first media company operating in the United States that ...
Soccer | From the Spot Apr 10, 2019
Sweeping changes needed for J. League Cup
by Dan Orlowitz
With the J. League season in full swing, it's sometimes easy to forget that the J. League YBC Levain Cup is also in progress. As Japan's four Asian Champions League representatives battle it out across East Asia, 14 other first-division teams, as well as two ...
Business / Corporate Aug 25, 2017
DAZN brings boxing superfight to Japan, as streaming apps poised to disrupt broadcasting
by Gearoid Reidy
In Tokyo and want to watch this weekend's Mayweather-McGregor superfight? You won't need a satellite dish or a sports bar — just an app. Japan's boxing fans can view the $500-million bout, the richest global sporting event this year, with their smartphone and a $15 ...
Soccer / J. League Mar 20, 2017
DAZN chief admits errors, sees bright future for J. League
by Andrew McKirdy
The chief executive of sports streaming service DAZN insists the problems that plagued the much-trumpeted launch of its J. League coverage have been fixed, and remains confident that it can revolutionize the way that Japanese fans watch sports. "We are disrupting, we are breaking new ...
Soccer / J. League Feb 27, 2017
Broadcasting glitches embarrass J. League on opening weekend of season
The J. League said Monday it will continue to communicate with DAZN to ensure there will be no repeat of the disruption of its live streaming service on the opening weekend of the season. British-based Perform Group launched its DAZN service in Japan after buying ...