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Sky Sports Extends Exclusive US Open Broadcasting Rights Through 2030

Sky Sports Extends Exclusive US Open Broadcasting Rights Through 2030

Sky Sports has secured a three-year extension to its existing contract to broadcast the US Open tennis tournament. The deal ensures that Sky Sports and its streaming service, NOW, will remain the exclusive rights holder in the UK and Ireland until the end of 2030.

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Sky Sports has officially confirmed a new agreement to extend its partnership with the US Open, maintaining its position as the exclusive broadcaster for the tournament in the UK and Ireland. The deal adds three years to the current contract, effectively locking in the rights until the conclusion of the 2030 tournament.

This extension continues the current arrangement where viewers can access coverage through the Sky Sports platform and the NOW streaming service. While the financial terms of the deal were not disclosed in the announcement, the agreement solidifies Sky's long-term commitment to tennis broadcasting. The US Open, one of the four major Grand Slam events, remains a significant component of Sky's sports portfolio. By securing these rights through 2030, the network ensures it will continue to be the primary destination for UK and Irish audiences looking to watch the event for the remainder of the decade.

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Focused on the business continuity and the benefit to their own platform subscribers.

"exclusive home"

"exclusive home"

✓ Only outlet to report: Confirmed the specific end date of the contract as the end of 2030.

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  • ·Lack of financial details regarding the value of the deal.
  • ·No mention of how this affects potential competition from other broadcasters or free-to-air channels.

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0 A-rated source(s) among 1 total. Lowest trust: Sky Sports (B)