Russian Figure Skating Federation Signs Record 8 Billion Ruble Broadcast Deal
February 18, 2026 at 04:36 AM1,567 views
Broadcast Rights
The Russian Figure Skating Federation has signed an 8 billion ruble broadcast deal with Match TV covering the 2026-2030 seasons, the largest individual sport broadcast contract in Russian history.
Deal Structure
- Total value: 8 billion rubles over 4 seasons
- Digital streaming rights included
- International sublicensing to CIS countries
- Sponsorship activation rights for Match TV
Viewership
Figure skating remains Russia's most-watched winter sport with average audiences of 12 million for Grand Prix events and 18 million for national championships.
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