Sky is expanding its offer! Does DAZN have to tremble now?

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The TV rights for the NHL has changed Sky already secured. The pay-TV broadcaster is now expanding its range of US sports.

From now on there is even more US sports on Sky. The station from Unterföhring now also shows the highlights from the NBA. That should worry DAZN.

Sky: US offensive! Is it a duel with DAZN?

In September 2021, Sky secured the rights for the NHL until 2025. The pay-TV broadcaster shows over 300 games in the largest ice hockey league live. Sky outperformed DAZN, the streaming service was responsible for the transmission to date.

Now Sky is also attacking in terms of the NBA. In the future, the magazine “HANG TIME – NBA Highlights” will be broadcast on Sky Sport News every Tuesday at 2 p.m. In it, Sky wants to show the highlights of the past week.

Sky wants to take a special look at the German players. With Dennis Schröder, Franz and Moritz Wagner, Maxi Kleber, Daniel Theis, Isaac Bonga and Isaiah Hartenstein, a total of seven German players are active in the NBA – more than ever before. The show will be moderated by Amina Ndao, Moritz Lang and Andi Lengenfelder.

DAZN currently holds the rights to broadcast numerous NBA games live. The streaming service shows selected games from the US basketball league every night and broadcasts the playoffs.

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Sky: NBA available again from 2023

The current contracts run until 2023, after which it can be renegotiated. It is quite possible that Sky is thinking about buying the NBA rights. Provided the new program is well received by the viewers.

Overall, Sky’s interest in US sports is increasing. In addition to the NHL and NBA highlights, Sky also shows the highlights of the NFL football league. (fs)