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EPISODE · Mar 19, 2025 · 50 MIN

ESPN and UFC proving that streaming is still a challenge in 2025

from StreamTime Sports · host SportsPro

The streaming revolution promised convenience, endless choices, and premium experiences, but the reality is far more complicated. Recent challenges faced by ESPN in processing pay-per-view payments for UFC’s most recent event show that streaming still has work to do. In this episode of StreamTime Sports, co-hosts Nick Meacham and Chris Stone are joined by streaming expert Erik Ramberg, VP of Streaming at MediaKind, to unpack the challenges of sports streaming.Key Points:Why even top platforms like ESPN, Amazon, and Netflix have struggled with streaming live sportsHow streaming can propel sports media value and advertising opportunitiesHow to balance investment, risk, and reliability when building a streaming platformWhat’s next for sports streaming in 2025?

The streaming revolution promised convenience, endless choices, and premium experiences, but the reality is far more complicated. Recent challenges faced by ESPN in processing pay-per-view payments for UFC’s most recent event show that streaming still has work to do. In this episode of StreamTime Sports, co-hosts Nick Meacham and Chris Stone are joined by streaming expert Erik Ramberg, VP of Streaming at MediaKind, to unpack the challenges of sports streaming.Key Points:Why even top platforms like ESPN, Amazon, and Netflix have struggled with streaming live sportsHow streaming can propel sports media value and advertising opportunitiesHow to balance investment, risk, and reliability when building a streaming platformWhat’s next for sports streaming in 2025?

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