Sport

'Be loud and proud on Women's World Cup'

11-Apr-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Publicans should be vocal when communicating the Women’s World Cup to customers, sports organisations have said.

Amazon enters Premier League jungle

10-Apr-2019 By Stuart Stone

With the broadcasting landscape set to change drastically next season with Amazon’s Premier League debut, we ask industry experts what pubs can expect

How can sport pubs help tackle poor fan behaviour?

26-Mar-2019 By Stuart Stone

Given pubs are a firm fixture in fans’ match-day experience, and in light of shocking recent instances of spectators interrupting football matches to confront players, we ask what role pubs play in tackling trouble at football

The lure of women’s sport in pubs

19-Mar-2019 By Stuart Stone

A global study of sports fans found that 84% of both male and female respondents are interested in women’s sport, but how big an opportunity does it offer pubs?

New Sky and Molson Coors deal offers licensees lower point of entry

19-Mar-2019 By Stuart Stone

Sky and Molson Coors have unveiled a new partnership designed to offer more flexibility, more choice and more savings to licensees.

Champions League offers pubs pool of 6m-plus customers

15-Mar-2019 By Gary Lloyd

The anxious wait for football fans is over now we know the fixtures for the Champions League quarter-finals – and the potential match-ups for the semi-finals as well.

MMA’s bid to be smash hit

01-Mar-2019 By Stuart Stone

BT Sport and Sky Sports’ respective deals with the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Bellator mean that pubs will have unprecedented access to live mixed martial arts events (MMA) in 2019. But will one of the world’s fastest growing sports enjoy breakout...

BT Sport Pub Cup 2019 to feature inaugural women’s tournament

01-Mar-2019 By Stuart Stone

Following the success of its first two instalments, BT Sport’s pub football cup competition will return for a third year with its largest tournament yet.

In association with Sky Sports

How can Formula One drive footfall?

28-Feb-2019 By MA Editorial

Hear how Phil Cutter, licensee of the Murderers pub in Norwich and sport category finalist at the 2018 Great British Pub Awards has used Formula One to boost business.

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Beers and cheers: history of sport in pubs

11-Feb-2019 By Robert Mann

Equipping punters with a pint in their hand, British pubs have long been the centre of operations for sports fans eager to cheer on their favourite teams. Here, we look back at the evolution of that development and how publicans have embraced technology...

In association with Sky Sports

What sport can pubs look forward to in 2019?

01-Feb-2019 By MA Editorial

Natalie Coleshill of The Milford Arms in Hounslow, west London, previews what live sport pubs can look forward to in 2019.

The joy of Six

29-Jan-2019 By Stuart Stone

It’s the envy of the southern hemisphere in sporting terms – the Six Nations rugby union tournament is here – and should help you sell plenty of beer and food, along with creating a cracking atmosphere

How are sports fans' eating habits changing?

16-Jan-2019 By Stuart Stone

Sports fans have long congregated in pubs to capture the atmosphere during big TV clashes, and they have long needed feeding while they were there. But time never stands still, so how has sports pub food changed in recent years?

In association with Sky Sports

Ten reasons to show Sky Sports in 2019

11-Jan-2019 By MA Editorial

What sport will publicans be able to show on Sky Sports this year?

Which sports will boost pub profits in 2019?

04-Jan-2019 By Stuart Stone

With pubs facing an uphill struggle in matching sales figures from the 2018 Russia World Cup, The Morning Advertiser asks which emerging sports will help make up the numbers in 2019.

What could Eleven Sports’ UK difficulties mean for pubs?

19-Dec-2018 By Stuart Stone

With the UFC returning to BT Sport after rights holder Eleven Sports’ distribution deals fell through, The Morning Advertiser asked what the change of broadcaster means for pubs showing sport.

Pubs lose out amid grouse shoot cancellations

11-Dec-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Cancelled grouse shoots have caused problems for some rural pubs, with sites in Cumbria and Northumberland reporting tens of thousands of pounds in lost income.

What impact has the UEFA Nations League had on pub trading?

05-Dec-2018 By Stuart Stone

With international friendlies becoming stagnant affairs with little to play for, has the UEFA Nations League been a success for pubs?

Feast upon Jeff Stelling’s top festive fixtures

29-Nov-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

With the festive season almost upon us, we managed to catch up with Sky Sports presenter Jeff Stelling and share a mince pie or two while he gave us his pick of the 40-plus festive football matches, including action from the Carabao Cup quarter finals,...

Making the most of sport outside of regular trading hours

20-Nov-2018 By Stuart Stone

Not all sport will take place at times to suit the UK, but how can you cash in on activity that takes place during unsociable hours?

What does boxing’s pay-per-view clash on 22 December mean for pubs?

15-Nov-2018 By Stuart Stone

With fighters claiming that fans will be the biggest losers in a pay-per-view clash between Sky Sports Box Office and BT Sport Box Office, The Morning Advertiser spoke to Matchpint about the potential impact on pubs.

Sports fans drinking craft pints and G&Ts in the pub

30-Oct-2018 By Stuart Stone

While lager sales still dominate on match days, are sports fans capable of increasing wine, spirits and craft beer consumption enough to close the gap?

Stadium drinking threat to football pubs, says BBPA

25-Oct-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Match day pubs could be put at risk if the Government acts on calls from football supporters to allow stadium drinking, the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has said.

Sky Sports announces four-year broadcast partnership with the NBA

16-Oct-2018 By Stuart Stone

Sky Sports has announced a four-year deal with the National Basketball Association (NBA) to become the competition’s exclusive broadcast partner in the UK and Ireland.

BT Sport announces price for Wilder v Fury

03-Oct-2018 By Stuart Stone

BT Sport has announced that pubs and clubs will be able to purchase Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder's clash for the WBC World Heavyweight title on 1 December for £150 through BT Sport Box Office.

Defending Premier League champions Manchester City take on Liverpool this October

01-Oct-2018 By Stuart Stone

Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City travel to Anfield in arguably the biggest clash of the season so far as part of an action packed live Premier League schedule this October.

Ryder Cup weekend coincides with Chelsea v Liverpool clash

28-Sep-2018 By Stuart Stone

Though Team Europe's efforts to regain the Ryder Cup at France's Le Golf National headline this weekend's sport, there's rich Premier League pickings for pubs as unbeaten duo Chelsea and Liverpool clash at Stamford Bridge.

What impact did the Champions League fixture change have on pub trading?

20-Sep-2018 By Stuart Stone

The 2018/19 Champions League season will see back-to-back fixtures from the world’s premier club competition on the same night for the first time.

How can your pub cash in on Anthony Joshua v Alexander Povetkin?

19-Sep-2018 By Stuart Stone

MatchPint has crunched the pub numbers behind a huge night of boxing at Wembley Stadium on 22 September.

Eleven Sports makes ‘absolute commitment’ to finding pub solution

11-Sep-2018 By Stuart Stone

After purchasing the UK broadcasting rights to top-flight Spanish and Italian football – Eleven Sports spoke to The Morning Advertiser about how it hopes to offer pubs live matches.

Wembley gastropub to open for England homecoming

06-Sep-2018 By Stuart Stone

New Club Wembley gastropub the Lioness will open at the home of English football ahead of the Three Lions' first fixture at Wembley since the 2018 Russia World Cup.

Guinness PRO14 and Gallagher Premiership seasons get under way

31-Aug-2018 By Stuart Stone

Rugby union sides across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland get their seasons started live on Premier Sports and BT Sport.

What do pubs need to know about the UEFA Nations League?

28-Aug-2018 By Stuart Stone

UEFA’s latest brainchild hopes to make international football more competitive outside of major tournaments and offers pubs the chance to recapture some of the magic from Russia 2018. But what is the UEFA Nations League?

What’s new in the 2018-19 football season and how can your pub make the most of it?

24-Aug-2018 By Stuart Stone

Sport pub marketing platform MatchPint has shed light on what changes pubs can expect during the 2018-19 season at home and abroad.

Bumper Summer Bank Holiday weekend of live sport

24-Aug-2018 By Stuart Stone

A big weekend of Summer Bank Holiday sport sees five Premier League teams put perfect league records on the line, the All Blacks attempt to retain the Bledisloe Cup and Lewis Hamilton look to extend his lead in the Formula One drivers standings.