Media outlets interested in video broadcasting a playoff contest in any sport must complete this form before noon the business day prior to the event.
Where will the game appear?
Please provide information about the game you wish to broadcast.
List the person who will be responsible for the telecast at the venue.
Live or tape-delayed video broadcasts of a postseason contest require approval from the UIL. The UIL retains all broadcast rights to postseason contests and has granted rights to its broadcast partners. The UIL’s broadcast partners have first rights to all postseason activities and if a broadcast partner selects a contest for broadcast, an additional broadcast cannot be approved. For 2022-2023, the UIL’s broadcast partners are the NFHS Network and Bally Sports Southwest. Media Outlets Media outlets and third party, non-school affiliated broadcast entities interested in video broadcasting a postseason contest have two options: 1. Exclusive NFHS Network Streaming Distribution New for 2022-2023, NFHS Network is intending to pay for 3rd party distribution on its online network. A Media outlet may enter into an agreement with Sports in Action on behalf of the NFHS Network to produce and distribute one or more postseason contests exclusively on the NFHS Network. Selected outlets will be permitted to do live reads for their sponsors and will be compensated based on the following fee structure: Compensation: • Football Contest: $500 per game • Non-Football Contest: $250 per game, event or series 2. Sublicense Video Rights In the occurrence the contest is not being produced by UIL broadcast partners or via the compensation model above, the contest may be sublicensed to interested media outlets. If approved, sublicensee must enter into an agreement with Sports In Action and pay fees detailed below within 5 business days of event. Fees. • Linear TV: $2000 per football contest $1000 per non-football contest • Online Video Stream: $500 per football contest $250 per non-football contest All broadcasts must meet the following criteria: 1. The video broadcast must be provided to the public with a linear or reliable web broadcast with minimal buffering. 2. Video broadcast must feature at least one high definition camera. 3. Video broadcast must feature at least one on-air broadcaster to call play-by-play of the event. Media outlet is responsible for communication with the schools for selected broadcasts. Broadcasters will schedule the set-up and tear-down times for equipment with the schools and the venues. Broadcaster is responsible for any expenses associated with the telecast. Restrictions: Media Outlet will affirm it will prohibit advertising in any distribution of the production from the following categories: • Political Announcements • Cigarettes or other tobacco products • Gambling services or venues • Sexual services or adult entertainment venues • Alcohol • Firearms