'FIFA Plus' is a recently launched streaming service from the FIFA organization. The service will offer users across mobile, web-based, and certain console devices, the ability to stream a wealth of soccer content for free. FIFA stated that the service will stream nearly 40,000 live matches per year across various leagues and categories around the world. In addition to the matches, FIFA Plus will be home to a large offering of original content.
The original content on FIFA Plus will range from biography-style documentaries on players' histories, to highlight reels on specific players or teams made into compilation videos. Lastly, the service will host FIFA matches and original works from the past in the 'Archived Content' section.
The entire breadth of content offered on FIFA Plus is free to access and is supported by pre-roll and mid-roll advertisements. There is currently no subscription tier for FIFA Plus.
Free Soccer-Streaming Services
'FIFA Plus' Offers Over 40,000 Matches and Original Works for Free
Trend Themes
1. Free Sports-streaming Services - Creating free streaming services for sports can increase brand engagement and viewership while giving users access to content they may not have been able to access before.
2. Original Content Production - Producing original content can help distinguish a brand and provide additional value to users.
3. Archive Access - Making archived content accessible can provide an opportunity for fans to revisit moments in sports history and promote more engagement with the brand.
Industry Implications
1. Sport Streaming Services - The trend towards free sports streaming services provides an opportunity for sports streaming services to take advantage of this business model.
2. Media/entertainment Industry - The production and distribution of original content can serve as a way for media/entertainment companies to differentiate themselves and compete with other players in the industry.
3. Sports Marketing/advertising Industry - Providing access to archived content can create opportunities for sports marketing and advertising companies to partner with sports leagues and teams to promote their brand and product offerings.