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Video Services Ecosystem
Sports Viewer Segments
Executive Summary
Streaming is transforming sports broadcasting.
Penetration of Traditional vs. OTT Video Services
Method of Accessing Sports Video Content
US Internet Households that Subscribe to a D2C Sports Service
Top 5 Incentives to Retain D2C Sports Subscribers
Top 5 Pain Points in Sports Viewing
% of Sports Viewers Facing at Least One Challenge Watching Sports
% of Sports Viewers Subscribing to a General Streaming Service to Access Exclusive Sports
Sports Viewing Preferences by Age
Appeal of Interactive Sports Features
Key Video Market Trends
Penetration of Traditional vs. OTT Video Services
Adoption of vMVPD Service
Streaming TV and vMVPD Provider Market Share, YoY
Trends in Adoption of Leading SVOD Services
Average Number of SVOD Service Subscriptions
Trends in Monthly Spending on OTT Video Services
Use of Leading Free Ad-based Video Services
The Sports Viewer Base
Types of Video Content Typically Watched
Sports-Specific D2C Service Subscriptions Overall
Sports OTT Service Penetration
Sports Viewer Segments
Types of Sports Watched in Season
The Sports Viewing Experience
Frequency of Watching Sports Content, by Content Format
Sports Formats Viewed Weekly, by Age
Platforms to Watch Live Sports/Highlights
Platforms to Watch Live Sports/Highlights, by Age
Pain Points in Streaming Sports Content
Pain Point in Streaming Sports by Sports Viewer Segments
NPS of Online Sports Video Services
Primary Connected TV Platform by Sports Viewer Segments
Trends in Monthly Spending on OTT Video Services
Subscriber Acquisition & Retention
Drivers to Subscribe to Sports-Specific D2C Services
Streaming Sports Subscription Drivers by Major Sports OTT Services
Actions Taken When Sports Season Ends
Likelihood of Re-Subscribing to Sports Streaming Apps
Actions Taken When Sports Season Ends by Major Sports OTT Services
Likelihood of Re-Subscribing to Sports Streaming Apps by Major Sports OTT Services
Incentives to Retain Subscription During Off-Season
Incentives to Retain Subscription During Off-Season by Sports OTT Service Subscription
Subscription to Streaming Services or Purchase of Sports Pass Exclusively Services
Post-Season Actions Regarding Sports Streaming Subscriptions
Subscription to Streaming Services or Purchase of Sports Pass Exclusively Service by Leading SVOD Services
Concept Testing: Streaming Sports Models
Preferred Live Sports Streaming Package
Preferred Live Sports Streaming Package by Sports Viewer Segments
Preferred Live Sports Streaming Package by Sports Fans
Likelihood of Paying for Favorite Team’s All-Access Sports Package
Willing to Pay for Favorite Team’s All-Access Sports Package by Age of Personal Sports Viewers
Willing to Pay for Favorite Team’s All-Access Sports Package by Sports Fan
Interactive Sports Viewing & Betting
Engagement with Interactive Features While Watching Live Sports
Engagement with Interactive Features While Watching Live Sports by Age
Engagement with Interactive Features While Watching Live Sports, by Sports League/Genre
Appeal of Interactive Sports Features
Sports Betting While Watching Live by Sports Fan
Activities Engaged While Watching Live Sports by Sports Viewer Segments
Appeal of Interactive Sports Features, by Major League/Sport Services
Appendix
Demographic Breakdown of Sports Viewer Segments
Demographic Breakdown of Sports Viewer Segments – Major Sports
Demographic Breakdown of Sports Viewer – Secondary Sports