DAZN Group, a leading global sports entertainment platform, has announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Foxtel Group, Australia’s dominant subscription television provider.
The landmark deal, having secured all necessary regulatory approvals, immediately catapults DAZN into a commanding position within the lucrative Australian sports market and significantly bolsters its global streaming presence.
This strategic acquisition represents a major leap forward for DAZN, granting the platform immediate access to millions of Australian households and a well-established sports broadcasting infrastructure. While Foxtel Group will continue to operate as an independent entity based in Australia, the integration promises to unlock exciting new opportunities for content sharing, technological innovation, and enhanced viewer experiences across both organizations.
Crucially, the existing leadership team of Foxtel Group, spearheaded by CEO Patrick Delany, will remain in place to ensure operational continuity for its portfolio of popular brands, including Foxtel, the streaming powerhouse Kayo Sports, the entertainment-focused BINGE, and the integrated content platform Hubbl. These platforms will maintain their commitment to delivering a diverse array of sports, entertainment, and news content that deeply resonates with Australian audiences.
Shay Segev, CEO of DAZN, expressed his enthusiasm about the acquisition, stating, “This is an exciting day for DAZN and Foxtel Group and a significant milestone for DAZN as we expand our global footprint into Australia, a key sports market with passionate fans. Foxtel’s strong local presence, combined with DAZN’s global scale, technology, and content rights, will unlock incredible opportunities for sports fans, advertisers, and partners while continuing to deliver great drama, lifestyle and news content.”
Patrick Delany, CEO of Foxtel Group, echoed this sentiment and said, “DAZN’s ownership allows the Foxtel Group to remain an Australian-based business, with an Australian team and the sport, drama and entertainment that Australians love. As part of DAZN, we now benefit from their global scale, their leading technology platform and their track record in innovation that will allow us to more effectively compete with the global streaming giants.
“A big part of what drives us at Foxtel is bringing the best sports and the best sports production to our subscribers. We now have the opportunity to take the AFL and NRL, our two largest and most iconic Australian sports, to a massive global audience. For our Australian subscribers, it creates the opportunity to enjoy even more of the world’s best sports.”
The integration process will be carefully managed in phases to ensure a smooth transition for employees, partners, and, most importantly, customers. Moving forward, Foxtel will be identified as “a DAZN Company,” clearly signalling its connection to a global leader in the sports entertainment landscape.
An Australian media powerhouse established in 1995, Foxtel Group operates a comprehensive subscription television service. Reaching millions of households across Australia, the company delivers a wide spectrum of content spanning sports, movies, entertainment, and news via cable, satellite, and internet protocol television (IPTV). Foxtel offers a variety of subscription packages and streaming options, catering to diverse viewing preferences and budgets, and has become a cornerstone of the Australian media landscape.
Launched in 2015, DAZN has rapidly grown into a leading global sports streaming service, providing live and on-demand access to a vast array of sporting events. With operations in over 200 countries and territories, DAZN is transforming how fans consume sports content by offering a flexible and affordable streaming experience across multiple devices. The platform’s offerings include major sports like football, boxing, MMA, and basketball, alongside original programming, solidifying its position as a disruptor in the sports broadcasting industry.