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DAZN Completes Acquisition of ViewLift, Strengthening Its US Regional Sports Footprint

Published

18 August 2026

Topic

operational-macro

Sectors

Streaming & Media

Geography

United States

Source

Read at dazngroup.com

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Fusion42 · 18 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

DAZN has completed its acquisition of ViewLift, enhancing its US regional sports presence by adding 17 teams and six Regional Sports Networks. This move follows DAZN's recent direct-to-consumer deals with the Minnesota Timberwolves, MSG Networks, and YES Network, strengthening its streaming offerings with a comprehensive suite of B2B2C and SaaS solutions for sports rights holders.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Streaming & Media.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You can now target regional sports teams seeking better streaming and fan engagement tools as DAZN integrates ViewLift’s tech and client base. This acquisition opens a competitive gap for founders building flexible streaming SaaS platforms tailored to local US sports markets.

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1 source · 18 Aug 2026

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