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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Football's digital frontier is shifting: How UEFA wants to lead charge?
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has ignited the engines of change, launching a sweeping evaluation of its over-the-top (OTT) platform, in what could lead to a complete technical reboot. This move signals the governing body's intent to future-proof its streaming presence, potentially replacing its current tech partner, Endeavor Streaming, and reimagining the service from the ground up. From modest beginnings to monumental ambitions which debuted in June 2019 as a free global service, has steadily offered fans a taste of European football beyond the mainstream. Powered by Endeavor's Vesper technology, the platform currently hosts over 250 live events per season, covering youth, women's, and futsal competitions. Now, UEFA is preparing to blow past those numbers, envisioning a quadrupled output of up to 1,000 live events annually. This includes not just matches, but draws, real-time data overlays, and sophisticated enforcement of global geo-rights—all wrapped in layers of DRM and anti-piracy protection. Monetisation mission: Beyond free access No longer content with an ad-supported model, UEFA is actively exploring tiered pay-per-view pricing, including per-match, competition-wide, monthly, and annual payment plans. Also on the agenda: dynamic ad insertions, branded content hubs, and strategic sponsorship integration. The goal? To elevate from free platform to revenue engine, without losing its global reach or integrity. In a strategic move, UEFA has issued a Request for Information (RFI), a precursor to a possible Request for Proposal (RFP). The RFI invites leading tech providers to reimagine the future of while making it crystal clear that nothing is set in stone. "UEFA seeks to gather insights from industry-leading suppliers… whether through enhancing the existing service or transitioning to a new technical partner," the organisation stated. Importantly, UEFA emphasised that the RFI is informational, not contractual. The outcome might be a refinement, or a full supplier switch. Endeavor's position under review Earlier this year, Endeavor Streaming led a user experience refresh, updating interface and expanding its content offerings. But even those enhancements may not be enough to secure their future role. A new agreement, should UEFA move forward with an RFP, would come into effect in April 2026. From niche to necessity: The expansion blueprint While traditionally focused on less mainstream competitions, has shown glimpses of its growing ambition. In early 2024, it streamed Nations League matches for Italian users in English, until Sky Italia swooped in with a third-party deal covering the semis, final, and qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Clock Ticking: Who will stream UEFA's Future? The deadline for RFI submissions is August 22 at noon CET. UEFA plans to issue the full RFP in mid-October, with first-round bids due by December 5. In an increasingly crowded streaming landscape, stands at a crossroads—and the world's biggest tech players may soon battle to control the screen where Europe's future football stories unfold.
Barnama
4 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
Deltatre To Acquire Endeavor Streaming, Creating End-To-End OTT Solutions Leader
BUSINESS KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- Deltatre, a global provider of streaming, digital, data, and graphics solutions for the sports, media and entertainment industries, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Endeavor Streaming from Endeavor Group Holdings Inc. The acquisition will merge the strengths of both companies, combining Deltatre's digital product suite, including D3 VOLT, FORGE, AXIS, and DIVA, with Endeavor Streaming's over-the-top (OTT) platform, VESPER, alongside their digital strategy, consulting and direct-to-consumer marketing services. In a statement, the company said the combined entity will provide a comprehensive and scalable digital service offering to clients, streamlining operations through a unified platform and eliminating the need for multiple third-party providers. Among the group's extensive portfolio are some of the world's most recognisable sports and media properties, such as the NFL, UFC, Sky, Rogers, NBA, WWE, MLB, BritBox, Bell Media, LIV Golf, ICC, World Rugby and UEFA, highlighting a shared track record in delivering high-performance, large-scale digital and OTT deployments. 'Together, we are extremely well-positioned to lead at every level of the industry. This investment broadens the value we offer to both existing and future clients. 'Endeavor Streaming is a highly respected player, and its offerings complement our services seamlessly,' said Deltatre Chief Executive Officer, Andrea Marini. Meanwhile, Endeavor Streaming President, Fred Santarpia added: 'Our platform has helped some of the world's largest sports and media organisations transition toward direct-to-consumer strategies.' Both companies have prioritised the productisation of their platforms, offering rapid, repeatable, and cost-effective solutions while maintaining the flexibility to support customised launches. The combined capabilities are expected to cater to global brands as well as regional and niche content providers. The acquisition also enhances Deltatre's global footprint, expanding operational support across key markets including the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The transaction is expected to be finalised in the third quarter of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.
Barnama
4 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
Deltatre Announces Acquisition Of Endeavor Streaming To Create Digital And Streaming Platform Leader
LONDON & NEW YORK, July 16 (Bernama) -- Deltatre, a leading international provider of streaming, digital, data, and graphics solutions for the sports, media, and entertainment industries, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Endeavor Streaming from Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. In bringing together these complementary and proven digital and OTT providers, Deltatre is joining its advanced product suite – D3 VOLT, FORGE, AXIS, and DIVA, which delivers multi-functional digital experiences with integrated video – with Endeavor Streaming's pure-play OTT product, VESPER. They will also unite their digital strategy, consulting, and direct-to-consumer growth marketing services.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Endeavor Streaming, Which Powers UFC Fight Pass, Sold to European Provider Deltatre
Deltatre, a European provider of streaming media solutions for sports, media and entertainment companies, clinched a deal to acquire Endeavor Streaming from Endeavor Group Holdings Inc. Terms of the deal, announced Tuesday, weren't disclosed. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions. Endeavor was taken private earlier this year in a $25 billion deal with private-equity firm Silver Lake and is the parent company of representation giant WME Group. Endeavor Group Holdings owns 61.7% of the shares of TKO Group, parent of UFC and WWE. Advertisement More from Variety Endeavor Streaming says it livestreams tens of thousands of major events annually including UFC fight cards and powers streaming services including WNBA League Pass, UFC Fight Pass, NWSL and the University of Texas' LHN. Customers of Deltatre, based in Turin, Italy, include the BBC, Rogers, Bell Media, Danish Broadcasting, Mediacorp, beIN, CPL, UEFA, ATP, NFL, DFL, NHL, MLS, MLB and World Athletics. In 2022, Bain Capital and Nextalia SGR acquired Deltatre from Bruin Capital. The companies said the combined Deltatre-Endeavor Streaming business will provide a 'compelling and comprehensive range of digital experiences.' The joint portfolio of clients includes Sky, the NBA, WWE, LIV Golf, ICC and World Rugby. With Endeavor Streaming, Deltatre will obtain expanded operational support across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Advertisement 'Together, we are extremely well positioned to lead at every level of the industry – and this investment underscores our commitment to broadening the value we bring to existing and future clients,' Deltatre CEO Andrea Marini said in announcing the deal. 'Endeavor Streaming is a highly respected player in our industry and its offerings are a natural complement to our existing products and services.' Fred Santarpia, president of Endeavor Streaming, said his company 'has established itself as a trusted partner to the world's largest sports and media companies, as they transition their businesses from linear-driven experiences into a direct-to-consumer driven future.' 'With Deltatre, we look forward to delivering even greater opportunities to create value for our partners in growing audiences and revenue,' said Santarpia. Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP is serving as legal adviser to Deltatre, and New Deal Advisors SpA is acting as financial adviser. Latham & Watkins LLP is serving as legal adviser to Endeavor Group Holdings and the Raine Group is acting as its financial adviser. Advertisement Best of Variety Sign up for Variety's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Deltatre Acquires Endeavor Streaming
Deltatre, the international provider of streaming, digital, data, and graphics solutions for the sports, media, and entertainment industries, will acquire Endeavor Streaming from Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc., the company announced on Tuesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Deltatre said it will be joining its product suite that includes D3 VOLT, FORGE and AXIS with Endeavor Streaming's pure-play OTT product VESPER to create a 'digital and streaming platform leader.' More from TheWrap News Corp Authorizes New $1 Billion Stock Buyback Program Deltatre Acquires Endeavor Streaming A Crackdown on the $10 Billion Drug Ad Market Could Hammer Linear TV CAA, Comcast Ventures Join $84 Million Funding Round for AI Firm Moonvalley As part of the acquisition, the companies will also unite their digital strategy, consulting, and direct-to-consumer growth marketing services. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions. The joint portfolio of clients includes the NFL, UFC, Sky, Rogers, NBA, WWE, MLB, BritBox, Bell Media, LIV Golf, ICC, World Rugby, and UEFA. 'Together, we are extremely well-positioned to lead at every level of the industry – and this investment underscores our commitment to broadening the value we bring to existing and future clients. Endeavor Streaming is a highly respected player in our industry and its offerings are a natural complement to our existing products and services,' said Andrea Marini, CEO of Deltatre. 'Endeavor Streaming has established itself as a trusted partner to the world's largest sports and media companies, as they transition their businesses from linear-driven experiences into a direct-to-consumer driven future,' said Fred Santarpia, President of Endeavor Streaming. 'With Deltatre, we look forward to delivering even greater opportunities to create value for our partners in growing audiences and revenue.' This news comes after Silver Lake closed its $25 billion deal to take Endeavor private in March. Endeavor first started exploring a potential sale of some of its events, including Frieze, the Miami Open and Madrid Open tennis tournaments, back in October. Endeavor also sold On Location, Professional Bull Riders and IMG to TKO Group Holdings in a $3.25 billion all-equity deal. Additionally, former Endeavor executive chairman Patrick Whitesell bought WME Sport's football division. Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP is serving as legal advisor to Deltatre, and New Deal Advisors SpA is acting as its financial advisor. Latham & Watkins LLP is serving as legal advisor to Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc., and The Raine Group is acting as its financial advisor. The post Deltatre Acquires Endeavor Streaming appeared first on TheWrap. Sign in to access your portfolio
