Sports have been one of the major sources of business around the world, know which games and leagues have taken home the most expensive broadcasting rights
Along with entertainment it has proved to be an economic powerhouse for sports organizations. Top sports leagues around the globe generate a great amount of revenue through broadcasting rights. The broadcasters pay a hefty amount of money for a single season of the league. Here is the List of leagues with the most expensive broadcasting rights.
Most Expensive Sports Broadcasting Rights And Highest Media Cost Per Match List
5. Bundesliga (29 CR. INR /Match)
It is the top-tier football league of Germany where top clubs of the nation compete against each other to win the Bundesliga Meisterschale at the end. It is one of the top 5 football leagues in the world. The league consists of top clubs of Europe like Bayern Munchen, and Borussia Dortmund. Bundesliga’s media rights cost up to 29 Cr INR/match. Indian Broadcasting rights of the league are with Sony Pictures.
4. Indian Premier League (64 Cr INR/Match)
The biggest T20 league in the world is widely recognized as IPL. It is one of the most popular sports leagues around the globe. The league has played a huge role in making cricket popular in the world. IPL generates a great amount of revenue with the Broadcasting rights. BCCI earns 64Cr INR/Match in their previous contract with Star India.
3. Major League Baseball (72.7 Cr INR/Match)
Major league baseball is an American baseball tournament where 30 teams compete. It is also the oldest sports league in the world. Its broadcasting rights are with ESPN and Fox Sports. The league asks 72.7Cr.INR/Match from the broadcasters.
2. Premiere League (79.6 Cr INR/Match)
The most competitive football league in the world is the English league called as Premiere League. The most oldest and popular football clubs play in the league. worldwide brand Clubs like Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, and Liverpool compete against each other for the title. It is the most-watched football league in the world. Its broadcasting rights cost around 79.9 Cr INR/Match. Star India is the Indian broadcaster of the league.
1. National Football League (131 Cr INR/Match)
NFL is No.1 in the List of leagues with the most expensive broadcasting rights. One game of the league costs 131Cr INR. The American football league is widely popular in the USA.
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