StreamTime Sports Podcast

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

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Episode notes

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 sports
• How streaming can propel sports media value and advertising opportunities
• How to balance investment, risk, and reliability when building a streaming platform
• What’s next for sports streaming in 2025?