why would the CBC turn down showing one of the most popular sports in Canada? We need skating on tv in Canada!
That's Skate Canada (the grand prix) and Canadian nationals every year....I don't know that it applies to worlds, no matter where it is.
My guess is that the ISU's asking price is more than what CBC is willing to pay.
Sounds like ISU is closing out some deal with some online streaming service for their worldwide rights. Not sure how things will pan out. Not announcing any detail with 10 days left is certainly weird.
Waiting for last minute bargain deals they are? Or end up with no deal at all??
<cough BREXIT <cough>
I'm going to my shed to cry bitter tears of frustration.
<cough BREXIT <cough>
Haven't thought of Brexit, but it probably means BBC will have to re-negotiate with EBU for rights? Where is Eurosport based? It is British or based in same low tax haven like Luxembourgh?
WHAT in the world is this supposed to mean... ??? Ok, I would gladly pay 35€ for a season pass, if that means all the ISU events for this season, but I guess this is not what it is for???? Just Finland related...???
That season pass is only for the Finnish federation's events. https://www.skatingfinland.fi/live/
(And it is not new for a paid pass to be required for Finlandia Trophy. True for quite a few years now.)
WHAT in the world is this supposed to mean... ??? Ok, I would gladly pay 35€ for a season pass, if that means all the ISU events for this season, but I guess this is not what it is for???? Just Finland related...???
I saw this and I was just like, "wHaT?" the US Figure Skating NBC Sports Gold pass is $59.99 but it includes major international competitions as well as domestic competitions. Grand Prix? It's there. Worlds? It's there. Euros/4CC? It's there.
Thanks for the info. Do they offer a "commentary-off" option? Eurosport player did. If there is absolutely no other choice, I might consider it.