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Versant Nets $100M Bundesliga Rights, 30 USA Network Games

7/15/2026

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Versant’s USA Network and Fandango secured Bundesliga broadcast rights for $100 million over five seasons.
The deal reduces U.S. revenue to $20 million (from $30 million under ESPN) and puts at least 30 matches on USA Network, with 250 games streaming free on Fandango, beginning with Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund on Aug. 22.
Versant says the deal can reach more than 80 million U.S. homes, supporting its live-sports strategy for Fandango and USA Network.

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Versant’s USA Network and Fandango secured Bundesliga broadcast rights for $100 million over five seasons.
The deal reduces U.S. revenue to $20 million (from $30 million under ESPN) and puts at least 30 matches on USA Network, with 250 games streaming free on Fandango, beginning with Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund on Aug. 22.
Versant says the deal can reach more than 80 million U.S. homes, supporting its live-sports strategy for Fandango and USA Network.