From Sky to Prime Video: The tennis lawn classic Wimbledon will be shown by a new provider in the next four years. The Amazon streaming service has secured exclusive broadcast rights until 2027.
“Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament and one of the most prestigious sporting events ever, with a long history of success for German players and athletes,” said Alex Green, Managing Director at Prime Video Sport, Europe.
Prime customers in Germany and Austria should be able to use the offer at no additional cost. Membership costs 8.99 euros per month or 89.90 euros per year. The rights package includes exclusive broadcasting of all rounds, both men’s and women’s.
Prime is thus expanding its rights portfolio. In Germany, the streaming service also offers live Champions League games, among other things. Sky had been broadcasting Wimbledon since 2007.
The loss of the most prestigious tennis tournament in the world is regrettable, as Sky emphasized in a press conference. However, the sports rights portfolio is constantly being adjusted and optimized. “At Wimbledon we have decided not to renew the rights. But with the extension of the ATP rights and the new acquisition of the WTA rights, we are now more than ever the number 1 tennis broadcaster in Germany.”
With Sports Information Service (SID)
2023-12-14 16:11:45
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