ORF, ServusTV Secure World Cup 2026 & Euro 2028 Sublicenses
HereS a breakdown of the key information from the provided text, focusing on the broadcast rights agreements for the world Cup 26 and Euro 2028 in Austria:
Key Agreements:
World Cup 26:
ORF: Will broadcast the final, four of the eight round-of-16 matches, two of the four quarter-final games, and one semi-final fixture. If Austria qualifies,ORF will show the first and third group stage games,and all games from the round of 16 onwards if they advance. ServusTV: Will broadcast 52 of the 104 games total, including four of the eight round-of-16 matches, two of the four quarter-final games, and one semi-final fixture. If Austria qualifies, ServusTV will show the second group stage game and the round-of-32 tie if they advance.
Euro 2028:
ORF: Will broadcast 25 of the 51 total games, including four of the eight round-of-16 matches, two of the four quarter-final games, and one semi-final fixture. If Austria qualifies, ORF will show the second group stage game and the round-of-16 fixture if they advance.
servustv: Will broadcast the first and third of Austria’s group-stage ties (if they qualify) and any remaining games after ORF’s coverage if Austria advances.
Context & History:
Similar Agreements: This split-rights arrangement mirrors previous deals for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the 2024 European Championships.
Rights Acquisition: ServusTV secured rights to the 2024 and 2028 euros in April 2021.ORF obtained rights to the 2026 World Cup in 2023,with the explicit option to sub-license games (which they have now done).
World Cup Expansion: the 2026 World Cup will feature 48 teams, an increase from the previous 32.
Austria’s Qualification: Austria hasn’t qualified for a World Cup as 1998, but is currently favored to qualify for the 2026 tournament.
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