The total annual value of live sports broadcast rights in the United States is estimated to increase at a compound annual growth rate of eight percent between 2022 and 2026. By 2026, the value of the live sports broadcasting deals is estimated to reach 29 billion U.S. dollars.
Average annual value of live sports TV broadcasting rights deals from 2018 to 2026
(in billion U.S. dollars)
Includes spend by U.S. TV networks and streaming services on rights to major U.S. leagues (i.e. MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL), international leagues (e.g. English Premier League, Formula 1), top leagues in other major sports (e.g. golf, motor racing, pro wrestling, soccer, tennis, UFC), college sports, and the Olympics.
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