Streaming, Broadcast, and Beyond: The Future of Local Sports Rights
This panel explored the evolving landscape of regional sports media rights, including regional sports networks (RSNs), as well as over-the-air (OTA) broadcast and direct-to-consumer (DTC) offerings.
Panelists discussed innovative distribution models, legal complexities, strategic considerations for reaching local audiences, and balancing traditional revenue streams with the need to build audiences and monetization models.
Panel Topics Included:
- Negotiating agreements for OTA broadcast of live games to extend reach
- Advising on renewal of carriage agreements with pay TV platforms for regional sports networks airing professional and collegiate games
- Structuring companion deals for DTC streaming apps to deliver live games in local markets
Resources
- Navigating the Shifting Sports Media Landscape: Trends and Recommendations
- Local TV’s Role in Pro Sports Flashes Real Staying Power
Speakers
- Shirin Malkani
Senior Counsel & Firmwide Co-Chair, Sports Industry Group
Perkins Coie - Evan Fieldman
President
Weigel Broadcasting - Ken Gordon
Vice President & Assistant General Counsel
Monumental Sports & Entertainment - Faheem Fazili
Vice President & Associate General Counsel
Dallas Mavericks - Ben Berchuck
Head of Content Acquisition
FanDuel Sports Networks