Univision lands Spanish-language rights to Super Bowl LVIII
For the first time, the Super Bowl will air on Univision.
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Combate Global moves to Saturday nights, adds Jimmy Smith Jr. as English PXP voice on Paramount+
Combate's 30 events this year will air on Saturdays instead of Fridays, beginning on March 11.
MLS Cup draws largest total audience in 25 years
LAFC's shootout win over the Philadelphia Union drew large viewership numbers.
Combate Global pairs with TelevisaUnivision for streaming MMA competition reality series ‘Combate Global Exclusivo VIX+’
The series will be available on new TelevisaUnivision streaming service VIX+ in both the U.S. and Mexico.
MLS’ Apple TV deal will likely see salary cap rise, but production costs will impact how much of a rise we see
The Athletic projects MLS' total media revenues (including sublicensing) to approach $300 million a year, but production costs to approach $60 million a year, maybe more with start-up costs in the first couple of years. Still, that's a large boost over what the league was making.
Univision reportedly strikes deal with UEFA for Spanish language rights to Euro, Nations League, World Cup Qualifiers
Univision reportedly has snared a big fish in international soccer rights.
Univision acquires equity stake in Combate Global
"This announcement underscores Univision’s commitment to Hispanic MMA and we could not be more excited to further strengthen our successful partnership with them."
Euro 2020 final drew 3.6 million average viewers for Canada’s CTV/TSN, 2.9 million for Univision’s Spanish-language coverage
Both U.S. Spanish-language coverage and Canadian English-language coverage of the Euro 2020 final pulled in big numbers.
Copa América pulled from Argentina and moved to Brazil, just two weeks before it was set to start (updated)
This comes 10 days after Colombia was pulled as a co-host.
Univision and Verizon partner for TUDNVision 5G 360-degree viewing app and enhanced AR analytics for Liga MX matches
Selected Liga MX matches will now come with 360-degree viewing options.
Combate Americas signs new five-year deal with Univision featuring 150 live events, rebrands to Combate Global
"Combate is a fast-ascending property and we are committed to delivering more events from the premier Hispanic MMA franchise to fight fans than ever before."
Searchlight and ForgeLight complete acquisition of Univision following FCC approval, with Wade Davis becoming CEO
The Univision ownership change is now complete.
Univision/TUDN Spanish-language UEFA Champions League Final coverage averaged 2.05 million viewers, the best U.S. numbers since 2015
Spanish-language coverage of the UEFA Champions League Final Sunday averaged 2.05 million viewers on Univision and TUDN, a 41 percent jump over their coverage last year.
Every remaining 2019-20 UEFA Champions League match will be aired on TV in Spanish on Univision’s networks, including TUDN
Univision will broadcast all of the remaining 2019-20 UEFA Champions League matches across their broadcast and cable channels.
Univision/TUDN Liga MX coverage will feature footage of actual fans cheering at home
Univision will overlay footage from fans' home video setups on the empty lower bowls of Liga MX stadiums.
Univision and TUDN extend UEFA Champions League deal for three further seasons
The UEFA Champions League will remain on TUDN for three more years.
Univision reportedly “nearing a sale” to investment group involving former Viacom EVP Wade Davis, at a much lower price than 2007
Univision changed hands for $13.7 billion in 2007, but seems set to go for $10 billion or less this time around.
Combate Americas’ ratings for Tucson event were up 33 percent year over year, beating Bellator, ONE Championship, and PFL events
The average audience of 411,000 viewers for Combate Americas beat broadcasts from Bellator, ONE Championship, and the PFL.
