The deal involves a comprehensive suite of solutions to enhance live-game coverage

Sportradar and NBC Sports Regional Networks expand data and content deal

Brian Josephs, Vice President, Digital Sport, Sportradar: “Sportradar is excited to expand its relationship with the NBC Sports Regional Networks as they continue to evolve their offerings to further engage the next-generation sports fans."
2021-05-14
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With access to Sportradar’s live data interface, the NBC Sports Regional Networks is able to deliver faster data updates on-screen and enhanced graphics to complement live game action. It can also track deeper and more insightful storylines throughout the course of a game.

Sportradar and NBC Sports Regional Networks announced a new data and content agreement, under which Sportradar provides the networks a comprehensive suite of solutions and offerings from the company's Broadcast Services to enhance its live-game coverage.

The expanded deal builds upon Sportradar and NBC Sports Regional Networks’ existing betting data and content partnership, which on April 22 produced an alternative betting broadcast of a Chicago Bulls game.

The NBC Sports Regional Networks are leveraging Sportradar’s expertise in seamlessly bringing together live sports and data to drive fan engagement. With access to Sportradar’s live data interface, the NBC Sports Regional Networks delivers faster data updates on-screen and enhanced graphics to complement live game action.

The NBC Sports Regional Networks also benefit from Sportradar’s experience with specialized league data (MLB Statcast powered by Google Cloud, NBA Advanced Stats), which allows them to track deeper and more insightful storylines throughout the course of a game. Paired together, these products and datasets enable the NBC Sports Regional Networks to drive more personalized storytelling based on the market and specific fan interests, according to the company.

Brian Josephs, Vice President, Digital Sport, Sportradar said in a press release: “Sportradar is excited to expand its relationship with the NBC Sports Regional Networks as they continue to evolve their offerings to further engage the next-generation sports fan. NBC Sports Regional Networks are iconic and have shaped the way that fans watch their favorite teams and athletes. Our technology platform and 360-degree approach enable them to tap into a number of our capabilities and will give them the flexibility they need to create tailored experiences that meet the changing demands and expectations of their audiences.”

Jon Slobotkin, Senior Vice President, Content and Live Programming for NBC Sports Regional Networks commented in a press release: “The NBC Sports Regional Networks are committed to delivering impactful, entertaining and informative live-game experiences, and continuing to experiment and enhance our coverage through technology and innovation. Advanced data is a significant component of those efforts, and Sportradar delivers the services and capabilities we need to best serve fans and meet their evolving preferences for how they consume content covering their favorite teams and players.”

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