How we track rights
What's in our rights matrix, where the data comes from, and how often it's verified.
The rights matrix
The core data structure is a matrix of competition × country × broadcaster. Every cell records the broadcaster's name, what coverage they carry (every match, selected matches, finals only, etc.), the tier of importance (primary or secondary), and free-form notes about restrictions or specifics.
Sources
We compile information from official broadcaster announcements, league press releases, and industry publications including Sports Business Journal, Sportcal, and The Roar. For each rights entry we note the most recent date we verified the listing.
Update cadence
Fixtures are pulled and refreshed every six hours during active competition windows. The rights matrix is reviewed in full quarterly — before the start of each major competition, mid-season, and again at end-of-season — and updated immediately whenever a major rights deal is announced.
What we don't cover
We don't track unlicensed streams, illegal restreaming services, or VPN-based circumvention of geo-blocks. Where no licensed broadcaster operates in a country, we say so — we don't recommend workarounds.