27/01/2022

1190 SPORTS SIGNS DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT WITH UNIVISION COMMUNICATIONS IN THE US AND THE MAIN BRAZILIAN CHAMPIONSHIP CONTINUES TO GROW AROUND THE WORLD
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The multi-platform agreement covers three seasons (2021-2023) of Series A and B of the Brasileirão Assai Championship, which will be broadcast by Univision in Portuguese and exclusively in Spanish.

Buenos Aires, San Pablo, July 16th, 2021. 1190 Sports, a global company dedicated to the management and sale of sports rights -broadcast, image and distribution-, today announced the signing of a multi-platform agreement with Univision Communications Inc. Through this agreement, the leading Spanish language media and content company in the U.S. will broadcast the A and B Series matches of the Brazilian Championship in Portuguese and exclusively in Spanish in the United States and Puerto Rico.

Univisión will bring the magic of the main Brazilian soccer competition to millions of fans in these territories during three seasons (2021-2023), with the broadcast of 380 games from each of the A and B Series’ championship.

In addition, Univision will also have access to highlights with the best moments of each match, the goals, decisive plays, the main players of the competition, the tournament’s rising stars, stadiums and interviews with the highlights of each game.

The popularity of soccer is increasing in the United States and we have been witnessing this fact over the years. Undoubtedly, the large presence of Latin communities fueled the local passion for this sport. We celebrate that millions of fans will be able to enjoy the ‘jogo bonito’, its consecrated players and and its rising stars, now through Univision different platforms, both in the US and in Puerto Rico”, says Hernán Donnari , CEO and co-founder of 1190 Sports.

The Brasileirão is a consolidated, mature competition and a product of undeniable quality. The organization of the championship and CBF’s investment in the evolution of competitions are key factors for the international interest.

The presence of the Portuguese and Spanish speaking community in the United States is giant and we are building on this opportunity that adds value to the championship and the clubs abroad”, said the General Secretary and Media Director of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), Edu Zebini.

1190 Sports holds the international broadcasting rights for free TV (FTA), pay TV, Pay per view (PPV) and digital platforms (OTT) of the Series A and B of the Brazilian Football Championship Abroad for four seasons (2020-2023 ). The

Serie A Brasileirão is considered one of the 10 most important tournaments in the world, and is already present in more than 100 territories.

ABOUT 1190 SPORTS:

1190 Sports is a global company dedicated to the management and commercialization of sports broadcasting, image and distribution rights. Its value proposition allows leagues, federations, clubs and brands to strengthen their connection with consumers. Based on long-term relationships and an associative business model and through innovative commercial management of rights and sponsorships, 1190 Sports proposal seeks to boost the income of its partners, generating increasing benefits over time for all parties. Currently, 1190 Sports manages the international broadcasting rights of the two most important soccer leagues in Latin America, the Argentine Professional Football League (through AFD) and the A & B Series of the Brazilian Championship; it is also the exclusive commercial agent of the image and advertisement rights of “La Roja,” Chile’s National Soccer Team, the Youth Series and the Women’s team, as well as the Chilean National Rugby Team, Cóndores, and Selknam, among others. 1190 Sports is part of the Fz Sports group and is backed by 777 Partners, a private investment firm that invests across a number of high growth attractive verticals including sports, media and entertainment. For more information visit: www.1190sports.com