Federations & Governing Bodies

Your official home for the whole sport.

Strengthen your digital presence and reach audiences through the ecosystem you already govern — clubs, athletes, teams and competitions.

The challenge

What gets in the way.

  • —Content is scattered across clubs, channels and social platforms.
  • —Competitions below the elite level go largely unseen.
  • —Commercial value of the wider sport is hard to package for partners.
  • —Building a streaming service from scratch is expensive and slow.

Why it matters to federations & governing bodies

Built around what you need.

01Modular technology and flexible integration

One ecosystem. Built around your sport.

Social, Broadcast, OTT, Technology, Commercial and Engagement are complementary capabilities — choose what fits your requirements.

  • Embedded players and shared platform experiences.
  • White-label or tailored OTT options where supported.
  • Extend your existing digital presence rather than replacing it.

02From camera to consumer

From the first whistle to the final screen.

Content creation, production, live streaming, playout, on-demand and OTT distribution — connected in one chain.

  • Works with simple grassroots setups through to professionally produced feeds.
  • Production and media operations services available by consultation.
  • Distribution to the digital destinations that suit each partner.

03Social and streaming in one ecosystem

More than a stream. A sporting destination.

Sports-focused social discovery meets structured live and on-demand viewing, so audiences move from finding content to watching more of it.

  • Profiles, communities and highlights alongside live events.
  • Live and on-demand viewing in a coherent sporting destination.
  • OTT destinations for organisations that need them.

04Commercialisation and sponsorship

Turn sporting attention into opportunity.

Advertising, content, audiences, sponsors and publishing partners connected — with a clear value exchange between brands and sport.

  • Digital advertising formats and sponsorship opportunities.
  • Ways for organisations and publishers to explore commercial opportunities around their content.
  • Brands reach relevant sporting communities; sport gains partners who value its audience.

05Discoverability for every athlete

Talent shouldn't be limited by visibility.

Sports-focused profiles give every athlete a place to show who they are — and a way to be found beyond the networks they already have.

  • Dedicated sports profiles for highlights, achievements and sporting journeys.
  • Content that can be discovered by fans, clubs, coaches, scouts and potential sponsors.
  • Visibility for mainstream and underrepresented sports alike.

Relevant capabilities

What you can use.

Not every capability is included in every configuration. We'll shape the right combination with you.

Core

Organisation hubs

Connect teams, members, competitions and content under one official organisation presence.

Core

Video-on-demand publishing

Upload highlights, full matches and stories, organised so supporters can find them again.

Core

Live streaming

Stream matches, races and ceremonies live, then keep them available on demand.

Optional configuration

Competitions & events

Structure fixtures, tournaments and event coverage so every match has a place to live.

Optional configuration

Channels & EPG

Run scheduled channels with an electronic programme guide (EPG) — a TV-style schedule viewers can browse.

Core

Audience discovery & community

Help fans find your content across the wider Discover Sport ecosystem, and follow what they care about.

Optional configuration

Advertising

Introduce advertising around your content in a way that respects the viewing experience.

By consultation

Sponsorship opportunities

Connect partners to the competitions, teams and audiences that matter to them.

Optional configuration

Embedded experiences

Place players and content directly on your existing website, so fans stay with you.

By consultation

Branded OTT destination

Your own branded streaming service (OTT — delivered over the internet), powered by Discover Sport.

By consultation

Production & broadcast support

Optional production, broadcast and operational services for events that need more hands on deck.

Use cases

How it looks in practice.

01

National championships, live

Stream finals and key fixtures, then keep every match available on demand for fans and member clubs.

02

One official channel

Schedule a federation channel with a programme guide covering competitions across the season.

03

On your own website

Embed live and on-demand content on your existing site so audiences stay with your brand.

Why Discover Sport.

  • Start with a practical, achievable setup.
  • Bring clubs and athletes into one connected ecosystem — playlist their content onto your own presence.
  • Create new inventory for partners and sponsors.
  • Progress towards a branded OTT destination when ready.

How the ecosystem works

Every upload feeds the whole loop.

Content, audiences and opportunity reinforce each other — the more the ecosystem is used, the more there is to discover.

  1. 1

    Create

    Athletes, clubs, federations and media partners create or distribute content.

  2. 2

    Discover

    Audiences discover sporting content, talent and competitions.

  3. 3

    Connect

    Profiles, following, viewing and engagement build communities.

  4. 4

    Open doors

    Visibility can create opportunities for scouting, sponsorship, partnerships and commercialisation.

  5. 5

    Attract

    Participation and relevant content attract further audiences and partners.

↺ And back to step 1 — new audiences bring new creators.

Visibility creates possibilities, not guarantees — scouting, sponsorship and revenue outcomes depend on each case.

Technical capabilities

What's under the hood.

Plain-language benefits first. Switch on technical detail if you want the specifics.

Core

Modular architecture

Pay for and run only the capabilities you need, and add more later.

Optional

Social and OTT experiences

Community discovery and premium viewing in one ecosystem.

Optional

Embedded players

Keep fans on your own website while using Discover Sport behind it.

Where supported

White-label OTT

Your brand on a streaming service, without building one.

Core

Live streaming and VOD

Show the match live, then keep it available on demand.

Where supported

Channel scheduling

Run a TV-style channel around your season.

By consultation

DRM and geofencing

Honour rights agreements on applicable OTT distribution.

By consultation

Production and media operations

Extra hands and expertise for events that need them.

Optional

Advertising and playout

Commercial options that suit your viewing experience.

By consultation

Integration opportunities

Connect content, partners and audiences you already have.

Talk to us about your technical requirements

Your growth path

Start practical. Expand over time.

  1. Establish

    Launch your official federation presence and publish content.

  2. Engage

    Stream priority competitions and events.

  3. Grow

    Connect clubs and athletes to grow discovery.

  4. Monetise

    Introduce sponsorship and advertising.

  5. Control

    Expand into channels and a branded OTT destination.

Let's shape your setup.

Talk to us about Discover Sport for federations & governing bodies.

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