DAZN, the global sports streaming outlet backed by billionaire Len Blavatnik, is planning to launch live streaming access for viewers traveling on airplanes and boats.
The expansion, planned for 2027, is being called DAZN Inflight. It would address a pain point for sports fans when they are traveling at the same time that a big game is being played. In the current marketplace, a select number of streaming services are available in flight and on the water, but they generally serve up on-demand fare under specific licensing deals between streamers and airlines or cruise ship operators. Many commercial airlines offer live TV service via DirecTV or other satellite providers, which helps give sports fans their fix when they are in the air.
A press release announcing the move was light on details and didn’t allude specifically to commercial airlines or cruise ships. It said Aviv Giladi, president
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