Perform Group launches DAZN, an OTT sports platform in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Japan

Perform Group launched DAZN, an OTT subscription platform for sports content available in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Japan, announced the group, who specialise in the production and distribution of sports content on digital platforms, on 16/06/2016. DAZN will be available on all digital and mobile media in high definition.

DAZN will initially be available in Japan, where Perform could acquire part of the digital rights for the J-League (for the cycle starting in 2017) in partnership with Japanese broadcaster NTT (Nippon Telegraph and Telephone), according to Japanese media on 21/06/2016.

DAZN will have access, eventually, to clips and summaries of the Bundesliga and the 2.Bundesliga, acquired by Perform Group for the 2017-2021 cycle, on 09/06/2016. These rights could cost €20m per year according to German media on 23/06/2016.

"DAZN will revolutionize the sports content of broadcasts via Internet consumers will finally be able to enjoy their favorite sport live or on demand - on multiple devices without additional package overpriced and without commitment," said Simon Denyer…