Shorts: ITV, England Netball, Spurs
ITV has acquired rights to air Ligue 1’s highlights magazine in the UK for the 2024/2025 season.
The highlight show will include ITV’s best footage from the French topflight’s previous weekend.
All matches will be available on Ligue 1 Pass in the UK and Ireland.
The first programme will be broadcast on ITV4 on Wednesday 30th October, and will also be available on the ITVX streaming platform.
With the first broadcast of the programme focuses on Matchday 9, with several big fixtures, including Le Classique matchup between Marseille and PSG.
This match will be available to view on ITV4 and the ITVX streaming platform.
Richard Botchway, Assistant Commissioner at ITV Sport, said, “We are looking forward to bringing Ligue 1 to the ITV audience and showcase the very best footballing talent the French league has to offer.
“The deal with LFP Media ensures free to air coverage across ITV4 and ITVX, where football fans can enjoy weekend highlights from the likes of Olympique de Marseille, Paris Saint-Germain, Lille OSC, among many others.”
England Netball has partnered with Social Pub and Kitchen to host vitality netball horizon series watch parties.
The principal watch-party is set to be held in Manchester City Centre, where Tank & addle will host a bottomless brunch before the opening leg of the Vitality Netball Horizon series kicks off.
The initiative is hoping to create a space for fans to come together, watch the games and celebrate the occasion at numerous designated venues across the country.
Amy Buckle, Head of Partnerships at England Netball, said, “For ticket holders, there’ll be no better place to head before and after the games.
“Meanwhile for those without tickets, Social Pub & Kitchen’s commitment to show both games in select pub across the country provides a great opportunity for teammates, friends and family members to come together.”
Tottenham Hotspur have inked a new partnership with Fursys Group.
The agreement designates the Korean company as Spurs’ furniture manufacturing partner for both the men’s and women’s sides.
Fursys operates under three strands, namely Fursys, Sidiz and Iloom.
Throughout this collaboration, Sidiz branding will be on the seating in the press rooms at both the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and the club’s training centre.
Spurs will additionally be working with Fursys Group on digital activations, fan experiences, with the inclusion of pitch-side LEDs and big screens at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Ryan Norys, Chief Revenue Officer, Tottenham Hotspur, said, “Fursys Group’s innovative and industry leading approach fully aligns with our own values, and we are looking forward to working together and using our visibility across Asia, in particular, to help drive awareness of the brand.”
DAZN has launched a dedicated streaming channel in collaboration with Saudi Pro League (SPL) club Al Nassr.
Nassr TV, will provide access to club updates, player insights and behind -the-scenes action for subscribers.
This evening’s capital derby match between Al Nassr and Al Hilal will be available for free in the UK, Ireland, Belgium, Canada, Germany, Austria on DAZN.
Included within this partnership, DAZN has additionally become an official shirt sponsor of the club.
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