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World Handball Championship is being stripped from ARD and ZDF by this broadcaster.

Removing control of the handball world championship from ARD and ZDF channels

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German handball games associated with Yury Knorr will no longer be aired on ARD and ZDF.
German handball games associated with Yury Knorr will no longer be aired on ARD and ZDF.

Handball World Championships Shift Towards Freemium Broadcasting

Broadcaster steals ARD and ZDF's handball world championship broadcast - World Handball Championship is being stripped from ARD and ZDF by this broadcaster.

Dive into the New Era of Handball 🏐🌐

buckle up, folks! Here's the juicy deets on the upcoming Handball World Championships (WM) in 2027, 2029, and 2031. Buckle up, because it looks like the handball action is heading for a freemium approach! πŸ€”πŸ’Έ

Public Broadcasters Take a Backseat to Private Competitors πŸŽ₯πŸ’Ό

The ARD and ZDF, long-time handball fans' faithful companions, won't be gracing our screens as much as we'd like in the coming tournaments. 😱❌ Instead, ProSiebenSat.1 has claimed the lion's share of the broadcast rights. This isn't your typical Friday night entertainment thoughβ€”not all matches will be under ProSiebenSat.1's wing; some will be aired on Free-TV.

"Top handball will remain reliably available in Free-TV with World and European Championships at least until 2031," said DHB President Mark Schober, putting a positive spin on the situation 🌟πŸ’ͺ

ZDF, on the other hand, expressed regret for being pushed out of the picture, acknowledging, "we will now focus on the EM 2026." 😦πŸ–₯️

No Extra Bucks for the Thrill πŸ’°πŸŽŸοΈ

Fret not, handball enthusiasts, 'cause you won't have to shell out any extra cash to catch the action. Handball fans will still be able to watch selected matches, including finals, for free in addition to the German matches. πŸŽŠπŸŽ‰

Pay-TV Rights Grab πŸ€‘πŸ’°

As for those who can't resist splurging on some premium sports action, Dyn, a paid streaming service, has secured the pay-TV rights for the WM tournaments, along with the junior and beach handball world championships and qualifying matches for the 2028 Olympic Games. πŸ†πŸŒ΄

ProSiebenSat.1's Grand Strategy πŸ₯ˆπŸ†

The acquisition of handball rights reflects ProSiebenSat.1's strategy of beefing up its sport portfolio at the highest level. The Chief Content Officer stated that it's a "great opportunity to accompany the German national handball teams as a free-to-air partner in the next six years." πŸŽ‰πŸ’Ό

A New Era for Handball πŸŒŸπŸ”œ

Thanks to this new deal, fans will avoid the free-TV blackout that happened in 2015 and 2017, and can look forward to a decade of handball full of growth opportunities 🌱🌟.

In case you were wondering, handball at major tournaments ranks second when it comes to television viewership, with an average of 7.083 million viewers for a single match πŸ“πŸ“Š.

  1. The European Parliament is discussing the financial implications of the shift towards freemium broadcasting for the Handball World Championships.
  2. Lifestyle magazines may feature articles on the changes in handball broadcasting and its impact on viewers.
  3. For personal-finance management, it's important to budget for entertainment costs, including paying for premium sports content like handball matches.
  4. Data-and-cloud-computing companies can potentially analyze sports viewership patterns to predict market trends and consumer behaviors.
  5. Businesses related to food-and-drink might consider sponsoring handball teams to increase brand visibility during matches.
  6. Investing in sports-related stocks, such as those of broadcasting companies, could be a savvy move for those interested in the business world.
  7. Technology companies can develop innovative solutions to enhance the viewing experience of freemium handball broadcasts.
  8. Travel companies may offer special packages for handball enthusiasts to attend the World Championships in different locations.
  9. Reading books on sports history or journalism can provide insights into the industry's evolution and the effect of freemium broadcasting on handball.
  10. Educational institutions can incorporate the Handball World Championships as a case study in marketing and sports management courses.
  11. Personal-growth seminars could discuss how to turn big-wins in handball into successes in other areas of life.
  12. Shopping platforms can create exclusive merchandise for handball fans to show their support during the tournaments.
  13. Social-media influencers can share their thoughts on the freemium broadcasting model and its impact on handball's fanbase.
  14. Movies-and-tv streaming services can produce documentaries about high-profile handball matches or personalities.
  15. Career-development workshops could help aspiring sports journalists or broadcasters navigate the freemium broadcasting landscape.
  16. Casino-and-gambling websites can offer handball-themed games or betting options for the World Championships.
  17. Sports books can release betting guides for handball matches, highlighting responsible-gambling practices to their readers.

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