Sports streaming platform DAZN has announced that its application will go live on Sky in the UK and Republic of Ireland in the new year.
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- Sky customers will now be able to sign up to DAZN’s services directly via Sky Glass, Sky Stream and Sky Q.
- The app will feature DAZN’s UK sports content including boxing, mixed martial arts (MMA), UEFA Women’s Champions League and Saudi Pro League.
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DAZN already offers linear channels on Sky’s platform in the UK, but this launch brings its entire portfolio to the country’s main pay TV platform. The company hopes the partnership will increase its exposure in its home country and increase the number of subscribers.
Earlier this month, it was reported that DAZN is looking to raise up to US$1 billion in new investments to support its global expansion goals ahead of a potential initial public offering (IPO) in the coming years. Ta.
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āThis is great news for both DAZN and Sky customers,ā said Shay Segev, DAZN Group Chief Executive Officer. āThis will make it even easier to access the DAZN app in the UK and Ireland, allowing you to enjoy not only the great boxing and martial arts that we are known for, but also top-level women’s football, the Saudi Pro League and more.
āDAZN’s distribution strategy is to make it accessible to as many sports fans as possible and Sky’s leading technology through Sky Q, Sky Glass and Sky Stream will bring DAZN into more homes across the UK and Ireland. “We are working hard to create the world of sports entertainment that we are working hard to create.” ā
Next up:
DAZN’s next major event is the boxing event “Day of Reckoning” to be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on the 23rd.rd December.
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