Paramount+ has become the home of World Rugby events until 2029
Paramount+ becomes US home of World Rugby events
World Rugby has agreed a deal with CBS Sports for Paramount+ to become the home of its events in the US until 2029.
This includes the next three Rugby World Cups, and all USA national team fixtures - with select matches also shown on CBS and the CBS Sports Network. The next Rugby World Cup is the women’s edition this summer, taking place in England. The US is set to host the men’s and women’s Rugby World Cups in 2031 and 2033.
World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin said: “Today’s announcement is a generational moment for rugby in the United States. This landmark partnership with CBS Sports and Paramount+ is tangible proof of our commitment to grow the game by connecting great rugby with sports fans wherever they are.
“With their incredible reach and storytelling pedigree, CBS Sports and Paramount+ will be instrumental in building a coast-to-coast rugby community in a country already boasting over 800,000 players, a dynamic college system, a huge growth rise in women’s rugby, growing men’s professional league, and a fanbase of nearly 40 million.
“This important deal builds on strong momentum in the U.S. market, supercharging the fan ecosystem with shoulder content, digital storytelling, and on-demand access to help convert curiosity into lasting fandom.”
FIBA appoints Mediapro in Asia & agrees TF1 rights deal
FIBA has appointed Mediapro Asia to sell its 3x3 basketball rights across the Asia Pacific region until 2028.
This includes the FIBA 3x3 World Cup, FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup, FIBA 3x3 World Tour, FIBA 3x3 Women’s Series, and FIBA 3x3 Champions Cup.
In addition, TF1 Group has agreed to broadcast all major FIBA events free-to-air in France until 2029.
This deal will begin with the FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2025 and run all the way through until after the curtain falls on FIBA EuroBasket 2029, which encompasses the next men’s and women’s Basketball World Cups. Action will be shown through linear channels TF1, TMC, and TFX, and streaming service TF1+.
Extreme H races onto Sony Pictures Network India
Extreme H has agreed a rights deal with Sony Pictures Network India, which is an extension of fellow racing competition Extreme E’s former agreement with the broadcaster.
Sony will cover the live race programme and highlights in English for the Extreme H World Cup for the Indian subcontinent. Extreme H is the successor to Extreme E, which ended as a competition in 2024.
Ali Russell, managing director at the FIA Extreme H World Cup, said: “We are proud to partner once again with Sony Pictures Networks India, a trusted and innovative broadcast leader who we’ve had a much-valued relationship with since the very start of Extreme E Season 1.
“India is a crucial market for our global ambitions, and this collaboration allows us to share our message and technology with millions of new viewers, while inspiring a new generation of future-focused motorsport fans.”
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