Sky and Spark – sport streaming partnership this summer

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27 October 2020

Sky and Spark partner to create streamed sport bundle this summer

Sky Network Television Limited (SKT) has agreed terms with Spark New Zealand Limited (SPK) to
enable Spark to offer Sky Sport Now in a bundle with Spark Sport from 16 November 2020. The
initial agreement is for up to six months. Terms of the agreement are commercial and confidential.
Sky’s ambition is to have Sky’s sport and entertainment content in the hands of every New
Zealander, in ways that work for them. That means delivering Sky’s great content via satellite (to
Sky’s significant satellite base), streaming on Sky Sport Now, Neon and Sky Go, and free-to-air on
Prime. Partnering with Spark to deliver a streaming sports bundle over the 2020/21 summer is one
more way for Sky to achieve its goals.
Sky Chief Executive Martin Stewart says: “Entering into partnerships that will help us achieve our
goals is a key part of Sky’s strategy. We are open to working with partners who can help us put Sky
in the hands of every New Zealander, as is evidenced by our long term partnership with Vodafone,
and our partnership with TVNZ to deliver the Tokyo Olympics to New Zealanders.”
“This sport streaming partnership with Spark builds on the success of the Neon wholesale
arrangement, through which we deliver Sky’s entertainment streaming service to Spark customers.”
The streaming sports bundle will offer Sky Sport Now and Spark Sport to eligible Spark customers,
and the arrangement is in place for up to six months. Details of the offer, including pricing and other
terms, will be announced by Spark.
ENDS
Authorised by: Sophie Moloney, Company Secretary

For further information, please contact:
Sophie Moloney
Chief Commercial Officer and Company Secretary
(09) 579 9999
sophie.moloney@sky.co.nz
Chris Major
Director of External Affairs
(029) 917 6127
chris.major@sky.co.nz
Investors can also submit queries to: investorrelations@sky.co.nz

About Sky Sport Now
Sky Sport Now offers full streaming access to all 12 HD Sky Sport and ESPN channels. Sky Sport Now
delivers live sport action along with a huge range of feature content, highlights and statistics.
It is available to purchase in weekly, monthly and annual passes, and Pay-Per-View events can also
be purchased.
Sky Sport Now can be viewed on a wide variety of devices including Android or iOS tablets,
computers and smartphones, smart TVs including Apple TV, Samsung, Panasonic and Sony plus
Freeview, or cast to a big screen using Chromecast.
More information on Sky Sport Now is available at: www.skysportnow.co.nz