Baku 2015 Seal US Broadcast Deal With Universal Sports Network
February 20, 2015
Baku 2015 European Games has signed a broadcast deal with Universal Sports Network which will see coverage of the inaugural event across the USA.
The Universal Sports Network will broadcast daily coverage of the European Games from Azerbaijan, diagnosis including the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, generic pills on its linear channel and online.
Additionally, order Universal Sports Network has also acquired the broadcast rights to distribute the European Games in Canada.
Mr Simon Clegg, Chief Operating Officer of Baku 2015, said: “Signing this agreement with Universal Sports is a major boost to Baku 2015 and ensures the Games will be shown to one of the largest television audiences in the world.
“This deal proves there is real appetite for the first European Games across the globe, and I am sure that sports fans in the USA will enjoy tuning in to follow the action this summer.”
With this latest agreement, the Baku 2015 European Games has now announced deals to broadcast the Games in 50 countries around the world.
Mr Robert James, Senior Vice President of Content and Communications at Universal Sports Network, said: “Showcasing the first European Games reflects Universal Sports’ commitment to international sport.
“The European countries represented and the top athletes participating at the Games promise to bring great competition and excitement for our viewers across the USA.”
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