Global sports platform DAZN has agreed to acquire EverPass Media, combining DAZN’s sports content with EverPass’s streaming technology and commercial venue presence across North America.
📌 Key Deal Details & Stakeholders:
- DAZN for Business Rebrand: EverPass will be rebranded as DAZN for Business, under the continued leadership of CEO Alex Kaplan.
- New Equity Shareholders: NFL’s 32 Equity, RedBird Capital Partners, and TKO Group Holdings will become minority shareholders in DAZN.
- Commercial NFL Sunday Ticket: EverPass holds the exclusive commercial distribution rights to broadcast live out-of-market NFL games to bars, restaurants, and casinos.
- DIRECTV Distribution: Follows a recent joint arrangement between EverPass and DIRECTV to distribute games via satellite and streaming.
💡 Portfolio & Strategic Reach:
EverPass’s rights portfolio includes Premier League, UEFA Champions League, MLB, NBA, WNBA, NWSL, and NASCAR, alongside distribution partnerships with Peacock, Netflix, Paramount, and Apple. The deal establishes a key operational bridge for DAZN across U.S. commercial venues.