DAZN concluded the acquisition of ViewLift, a U.S. specialist in streaming solutions for leagues, teams and rights holders, reinforcing the group’s expansion strategy in the United States sports market, today announced the company.
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19/08/2026
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Ainda that the value of the business was not disclosed, the operation, initially announced in April, was now completed, allowing DAZN to strengthen the ability to work directly with leagues, teams and rights holders, supporting the development and operation of streaming services.
ViewLift's purchase allows you to add links with 17 US professional teams and six Regional Sports Networks from DAZN, which recently concluded agreements with MSG Networks, YES Network and Minnesota Timberwolves.
The acquired company will operate as an autonomous business unit within DAZN, maintaining the current leadership and team.
In Portugal, the DAZN sports entertainment platform today announced a partnership with LiveModeTV to broadcast free of charge on YouTube a game by Premier League and UEFA Champions League, which will also be available live on the platform.
“The goal is to create new gateways to these competitions, reach different audiences and arouse interest in a closer and more continued follow-up throughout the season,” says the information released.
LiveModeTV premiered in Portugal with the broadcast of the 2026 World Cup Games on YouTube and Prime Video.