Denmark
Danish Superliga can strike exclusive domestic deal as no single buyer rule scrapped
The Danish Superliga will be free to negotiate an exclusive domestic rights deal with a single broadcaster when it next goes to market after the Danish Competition Council agreed to a suspension of the…
Blitzer-led consortium promises investment in Brøndby
The new American owners of Danish Superliga club Brøndby IF have pledged to inject DKK220m (€29.5m/£25.5m) after completing the takeover of the club.
Denmark’s Sport Live to air Floorball World Championships
Danish broadcaster Sport Live has acquired rights to all of Denmark’s matches at the upcoming Floorball World Championships.
Nocco signs on for home Handball World Championships
The International Handball Federation (IHF) has appointed Swedish beverages brand Nocco as an official sponsor of its 2023 Men’s and Women’s World Championships.
TV2 Denmark follows NFL swoop with NBA renewal
TV2 Denmark, the government-owned broadcaster, has renewed its rights to the NBA for three seasons, 2022-23 to 2024-25
TV2 replaces Viaplay as NFL broadcaster in Denmark
TV2 Denmark, the government-owned broadcaster, has secured rights to the National Football League for three years, from 2022 to 2024
DR acquires rights to Denmark’s home IIHF Women’s World Championship
Danish public-service broadcaster DR has acquired rights to the 2022 IIHF Ice Hockey Women’s World Championship, which commences in Denmark tomorrow (Thursday).
Viaplay scores Haaland endorsement and content deal
Viaplay Group, the subscription streaming operator, has announced a multi-year endorsement and content agreement with Manchester City and Norway national team striker Erling Haaland
Copenhagen hopes that Euros bid will boost city’s growing women’s sports ambitions
Copenhagen is set to boost its growing credentials in women’s sport if a joint bid by Denmark and its Scandinavian neighbours for the Uefa Women’s Euro 2025 is successful.
Sportway expands Danish presence with handball federation deal
Sportway, the Sweden-based automated production and live streaming firm, has furthered its presence in Denmark by agreeing a deal with the Danish Handball Federation
Promoted Andersen succeeds Vestergaard as DR head of sport
DR, the Danish public broadcaster, has appointed Ulrik Andersen as the new head of its sports division
LIV Golf opener to be broadcast by Mola TV and Viaplay
LIV Golf’s inaugural Invitational Series event at London’s Centurion Club this week is to be broadcast by streaming service Mola TV, SportBusiness understands, while subscription streaming operator Via…
Pluto TV launches in Nordics with Bellator, World RX rights
Pluto TV, the free, ad-supported streaming service owned by US media group Paramount Global, has launched in Sweden, Denmark and Norway and will provide live sport from the Bellator mixed martial arts…
Sport Live seals landmark Danish boxing deal with TK Promotion
The Denmark-based Sport Live channel has sealed a two-year deal with boxing promotion TK Promotion, covering four to six annual boxing events until 2024
Danish speedway to receive wider audience with Jysk Fynske Medier
The SpeedwayLigaen, the top division of speedway in Denmark, has agreed a deal with Danish media group Jysk Fynske Medier to co-exclusively live-stream the 2022 season
‘From industrial hub to recreational haven’ – Copenhagen Harbour steps up as event host
Copenhagen Harbour has become a jewel in the crown of the Danish capital’s event-hosting capabilities. In association with Wonderful Copenhagen.
DBU considers move to become joint owner of Parken Stadium
The Danish Football Association (DBU) has expressed an interest in becoming a joint owner of Copenhagen’s Parken stadium, home of the Danish national team.
New sports director in Denmark for TV3 Sport, Viaplay
Nordic Entertainment (Nent) Group has named Benjamin Munk Lund as the new sport director in Denmark for TV3 Sport and Viaplay, its subscription streaming service