Kayo Sports has extended its relationship with American multiplatform sports media company ESPN in a multi-year distribution deal.
The renewed arrangement, which also includes Foxtel, covers US sports including the NBA, NFL, MLB, UFC, WNBA and NHL.
"We have enjoyed a wonderful, world-leading relationship with ESPN that spans more than two decades - a remarkable achievement in the dynamic world of media," said Foxtel Group CEO Patrick Delany.
"This renewal combines ESPN's premium coverage of the best US sports with our unrivalled portfolio, including the AFL, NRL and cricket, cementing Kayo Sports and Foxtel as the ultimate destination for Australian sports fans."
Foxtel Business will for the first time also be the exclusive distributor of ESPN for commercial businesses, including licensed venues.
Foxtel Media will continue to provide ESPN with advertising opportunities on Kayo Sports.
"Our relationship with Foxtel is one we value immensely at ESPN and we are thrilled that Foxtel and Kayo Sports will remain a part of the ESPN ecosystem in Australia," said Kylie Watson-Wheeler, senior vice president and managing director at The Walt Disney Company Australia and New Zealand, and head of ESPN Asia-Pacific.
"ESPN now reaches millions of Australians and demand is growing for our premium offering as the 'Home for Hoops' and the best of US sport, plus locally led coverage and studio shows. We're thrilled to serve sports fans anytime, anywhere in this market."
ESPN is home to major sporting events including NBA Finals, NFL Super Bowl, MLB World Series, NCAA March Madness and NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The extension means Kayo Sports and Foxtel will continue to provide UFC coverage with ESPN's UFC Fight Night coverage complementing Kayo Sports and Foxtel's UFC pay-per-view events.
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