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2026 World Cup/friendly: 2.83 million viewers for Spain - Iraq on RTVE

Spain-Iraq (1-1), a friendly ahead of the 2026 World Cup, drew an average of 2.83 million viewers on public broadcaster La 1 (RTVE) in Spain on 4 June 2026 (21:00 CET), according to audience measurement institute Kantar. This figure represented an audience share of 24.3%. Spain - Egypt…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Federations, Media, Media Audiences, …
• Article # 443575
• Published on 05/06/26 at 12:00

IOC: "It makes sense to include creators in distribution and broadcasting strategies" (J. Parmentier)

"Today, creators are part of the media landscape. They have authority, they have an audience, and it is the industry's role to engage with everyone. We cannot limit ourselves to a traditional audience. Some people consume media through creators. It therefore makes perfect sense to include them in…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Essentials Media, Authorities, International authorities, …
• Article # 443480
• Published on 04/06/26 at 15:00

LFP: "L1 Innovation Lab" initiative launched to encourage innovation in match broadcasting

The Ligue de Football Professionnel has launched the L1 Innovation Lab programme "designed to structure, manage, and accelerate the innovative initiatives of LFP Media" for the broadcasting of its competitions, the LFP announced on 4 June 2026. The program has been presented to Ligue 1…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations, Media
• Category(ies): Authorities, Professional leagues, Media, …
• Article # 443460
• Published on 04/06/26 at 13:00

Italy: worst audience since March 2024 for Luxembourg - Italy on Rai 1 (4 million viewers)

Luxembourg - Italy (0-1), a friendly match, drew an average of 4 million viewers on the public-TV channel Rai 1 on Wednesday 03 June 2026 (kick-off at 20:45 CET), according to data from the audience measurement institute Auditel. This figure represented an audience share of 21.7%. This was the…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Media, Media Audiences, Italy
• Article # 443437
• Published on 04/06/26 at 11:05

Piracy/Europol: 29 arrests, 9 organised crime groups dismantled and 27,000 URLs removed in one operation

Europol, in collaboration with the Bulgaria’s General Directorate Combating Organised Crime (GDBOP), has carried out the Operation Kratos 2, which led to "29 arrests, the dismantling of nine organised crime groups and the removal of over 27,000 illegal streaming URLs" distributing sports and…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Authorities, International authorities, Media, …
• Article # 443368
• Published on 04/06/26 at 10:00

NBA/playoffs: best audience since 2002 for the Spurs-Thunder conference finals in the USA (10.8 million)

The San Antonio Spurs - Oklahoma City Thunder series (4-3) in the 2025-26 NBA Western Conference finals drew an average of 10.8 million viewers on NBCUniversal channels in the United States, the best audience for a conference finals (Eastern and Western) since 2002, the American group announced on…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Media, Media Audiences, North America
• Article # 443266
• Published on 03/06/26 at 14:00

2026 World Cup: opening of "the most technologically advanced IBC ever" in Dallas

FIFA has inaugurated the 2026 World Cup International Broadcast Center (IBC) at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas, on 01 June 2026. The 45,000 square metre space is described as "the most technologically advanced and top of the art international broadcast centre that…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations, Media
• Category(ies): International authorities, Media, Rights Acquisitions, …
• Article # 443109
• Published on 03/06/26 at 10:00

News Tank Football: elections, appointments & departures recorded in May 2026

• Dennis Schröder has been appointed managing director Europe at Puma, the German sportswear company announced on 21 May 2026. • Giorgio Furlani, CEO of AC Milan (Serie A Enilive) since December 2022, has been dismissed from his position, the club’s owner, US investment fund RedBird Capital…

Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations, Sponsors & Partners, Media
• Category(ies): Clubs, Sporting Goods & Brands, Authorities, …
• Article # 442829
• Published on 02/06/26 at 18:00

Champions League/piracy: 16.2 million illegal stream views for the final in the UK (CGI/The Guardian)

The 2025-26 Champions League final, won by Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1 McDonald's) over Arsenal FC (Premier League), recorded 16.2 million illegal stream views in the UK on Saturday 30 May 2026, according to a report by media and technology company Gaming Compliance International (GCI) for UK…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Essentials Media, Media, Rights Acquisitions, …
• Article # 443079
• Published on 02/06/26 at 13:00

SportGen Summit: "Rights holders are not competing against content creators" (J. Parmentier, IOC)

"The goal is for rights holders and broadcasters to work hand in hand creatively. One of the best examples was what Snoop Dogg did during the Paris Games. Snoop Dogg was hired by NBC, which paid him to be active throughout the Paris Olympic Games. The aim was to drive audiences toward NBC. We, the…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Essentials Media, International authorities, Media, …
• Article # 442662
• Published on 01/06/26 at 12:00