DAZN and Matchroom Boxing Announce Five-Year Rights Extension

DAZN Group and Matchroom Boxing have announced a five-year extension of their broadcasting partnership, cementing the streaming platform’s position as the global home of the sport through to 2031.

The market deal covers the United Kingdom and the United States, guaranteeing a minimum of 30 blockbuster fight nights per year.

Coming less than a year after DAZN’s high-profile $3.4 billion acquisition of Australia’s Foxtel Group in April 2025, this new infrastructure unveils a dedicated Australian agreement that will see seven major Matchroom events broadcast locally on Kayo Sports and Foxtel throughout 2026.

Commenting on the partnership extension, DAZN Group CEO, Shay Segev, said: “Our new five-year deal with Matchroom Boxing builds on the success of our longstanding partnership.”

“Matchroom trusts DAZN to deliver the best experiences for the biggest fights for boxing fans everywhere. Together, we’ll continue to raise the bar,” Segev said.

Matchroom Boxing Commercial Scale and Global Reach

The deal provides Matchroom chairman Eddie Hearn with the long-term financial certainty to continue building one of the deepest rosters in boxing. The stable currently features global icons such as Anthony Joshua and Katie Taylor, alongside rising stars like Jaron “Boots” Ennis and Australian standout Skye Nicolson.

Matchroom Sport chairman, Eddie Hearn, emphasised that the platform’s global capability was a primary driver for the extension.

“DAZN is the only partner that matches our ambitions for boxing.”

“Their global platform, investment, and passion make them the perfect partner for Matchroom Boxing’s fighters and events,” Hearn stated.

The partnership kicks off its new term with a commercial showcase on Saturday, 28 February, as IBF super featherweight champion Eduardo ‘Sugar’ Nunez faces WBO king Emanuel Navarrete in a highly anticipated unification bout.

Strengthening the Australian Footprint

Following the 2025 acquisition, Foxtel, now branded as “a DAZN Company”, is being used as a key engine for Matchroom’s expansion in the Asia-Pacific region. By integrating Matchroom’s premium international content into the Kayo Sports ecosystem, DAZN is looking to drive subscriber retention in a market renowned for its combat sports appetite.

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