DAZN Acquires EverPass Media to Expand U.S. Commercial Sports

Global sports streaming platform DAZN has agreed to acquire EverPass Media, a technology company specializing in live sports distribution for commercial venues, in a move designed to accelerate its expansion into the United States market. The deal, announced on August 26, 2026, combines DAZN's international scale and content with EverPass's established U.S. commercial distribution network and technology. Financial terms were not disclosed.

EverPass, founded in 2023 by the NFL's 32 Equity investment arm and RedBird Capital Partners, holds the exclusive commercial distribution rights for NFL Sunday Ticket, which provides bars, restaurants, hotels, and other venues with access to every live out-of-market Sunday afternoon NFL game. The company also distributes programming from major sports leagues and competitions, including the English Premier League, UEFA Champions League, MLB, NBA, WNBA, NWSL, NASCAR, PGA Tour, MLS, Formula 1, and college football and basketball. It has distribution partnerships with streaming services such as Peacock, Netflix, Paramount, and Apple, as well as regional networks like the YES Network and Chicago Sports Network.

As part of the transaction, EverPass...