Elite international volleyball will appear on national TV in the US for the first time
Volleyball World agrees CBS & Big Ten US broadcast deals
Volleyball World has agreed US rights deals with CBS Sports and the Big Ten Network.
This will see the 2025 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) and FIVB World Championships, including every match played by the US Men’s and Women’s National Teams, alongside additional coverage of top international matchups, shown across the broadcasters - the first time elite international volleyball will appear on national television in the US.
Felix von Knorring, head of media at Volleyball World, said: “This is a defining moment for volleyball in the U.S. For the first time, fans will have consistent, high-quality access to the biggest international matches featuring Team USA. We’re incredibly proud to partner with CBS Sports and Big Ten Network, two broadcasters that truly understand the sport and the passion of its fans. This partnership reflects Volleyball World’s ambition to take volleyball to new heights and bring the best of the global game to American audiences. It is just the beginning of what we believe will be a transformative era for volleyball in America.”
IRIS Sport Media secures Club World Cup deals across Central America
IRIS Sport Media, appointed by DAZN to handle the sub-licencing of its global Club World Cup rights, has secured agreements across Central America.
These include Costa Rica (Teletica); El Salvador (Canal 4 TCS); Guatemala (TV Azteca); Honduras (Televicentro); Nicaragua (Canal 13); and Panama (Next TV).
The Club World Cup has expanded this year, with 32 teams to compete in 63 games over 29 days in the US from 15 June.
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