Shorts: Commonwealth Games, F1, London Lions
Australian broadcaster the Seven Network has secured an exclusive media rights deal with Commonwealth Sport.
The agreement makes Seven the official Australian broadcast partner for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games and the 2030 edition, for which the host is yet to be confirmed.
The deal covers rights across broadcast, digital, connected TV, subscription services, radio, and social platforms within Australia.
The Glasgow 2026 Games will feature more than 3,000 athletes from up to 74 nations competing across 10 sports, including Para sport events.
Phil Batty OBE, Chief Executive, Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, said, “We are absolutely delighted to welcome Seven to Glasgow 2026 as the official Australian broadcast partner.
“As a longstanding partner of the Games, their commitment to 2026 and 2030 demonstrates the renewed importance of the Games globally to spectators and athletes.“
Lead actors Damson Idris and Kerry Condon have provided exclusive details about upcoming Formula 1 feature film
The film, produced in collaboration with Formula 1, has been shot at multiple Grands Prix over the past year, including Silverstone, Hungaroring and Spa-Francorchamps.
The appearance at Goodwood was part of a wider activation by IWC Schaffhausen, which serves as the official watch partner of APXGP — the fictional team featured in the film.
The release is expected to coincide with increased mainstream interest in Formula 1, driven by global audience growth and high-profile entertainment crossovers.
BC London Lions have announced a partnership with travel eSIM app Saily.
The agreement sees Saily, created by the makers of NordVPN, become the official eSIM partner of the basketball club. The app provides mobile data connectivity for travellers in over 200 destinations without needing a physical SIM card or incurring high roaming charges.
The partnership intends to facilitate connectivity abroad for the London Lions team, staff, and fans travelling for games, holidays, or business. As part of the deal, London Lions supporters will receive a special offer of 15% off their first Saily purchase.
Saily’s app allows users to switch between data plans and offers features including encryption protocols and 24/7 customer support.
Lenz C. Balan, CEO of London Lions, said, “We’re delighted to welcome Saily as the Official eSIM Partner of the London Lions. In an increasingly connected world, having seamless, secure mobile access wherever you are is essential – for our team, our staff, and most importantly, our fans.“
NASCAR has announced a new partnership with Edinburgh-based streaming platform Recast to expand its global reach.
The collaboration aims to increase viewership options and drive fan engagement in select international markets outside the US.
Through the integration of RecastPay onto NASCAR’s digital platforms, international fans will gain pay-as-you-go access to live race broadcasts and other content.
This move allows NASCAR to offer flexible viewing options, including pay-per-view (PPV) streams, directly to consumers in key overseas territories.
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