How to Negotiate Streaming Carve-Outs and Territory Exclusivity in U.S. Sports Broadcasting Rights Agreements
U.S. sports media rights deals now commonly split linear TV and streaming into separate “carve-out” bundles, and exclusivity can differ by platform, territory, and device. That fragmentation creates leverage—but also litigation risk—when leagues, teams, RSNs, and streamers negotiate distribution. This article explains how to structure streaming carve-outs and territory exclusivity in U.S. sports broadcasting rights […]