FloSports counts in ELEVEN

FloSports and ELEVEN Sports are teaming up for a “first-of-its-kind” deal that will see FloSports pick up digital-only rights to distribute an ELEVEN Sports programming feed that would include nearly 500 men’s and women’s live events over the next 12 months running on platforms that include FloHoops, FloWrestling, FloHockey, FloSoftball, FloTrack, FloFootball, FloCombat, FloRugby, FloBikes, FloGrappling, and FloVolleyball. Coverage available digitally across FloSports will include New Mexico State Aggies football games, men’s basketball games from the Big Sky Conference, World Judo Championships, and much more.

“The addition of hundreds of new live events to our network is exciting for both us and our subscribers,” FloSports Vice President, Global Rights Acquisition, Mike Levy said. “This deal with ELEVEN SPORTS reflects a new sports media order where linear and digital sports distributors work together to best serve sports fandom. We’re thrilled to see where this partnership leads.”

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