IB Sports
IB Sports is a privately owned company headquartered in South Korea. Founded in 2011, with approximately 80 employees, it operates as a tier 1 media tech buyer. The company specializes in broadcast television and radio, functioning as a South Korean sports television network and media rights agency. It operates several specialized channels, including its general sports channel (IB Sports), a dedicated golf and billiards channel (IB Sports Golf & PBA), and a film-focused outlet (World Classic Movie). The network holds exclusive domestic rights for major franchises such as AEW (All Elite Wrestling) and the UMB (Union Mondiale de Billard) World Cup, introducing global sports entertainment to the Korean market. By combining live coverage of professional Korean basketball (KBL) and professional billiards (PBA Tour) with international acquisitions, IB Sports provides a platform for high-performance sports content and sports marketing services in Northeast Asia.

2024 Revenue

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Founded

2011

Headcount

75

Headquarters

South Korea

Primary Segment

Broadcast television and radio

Ownership

Privately Owned

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IB Sports offers products in the media and telecoms services industry. IB Sports's product portfolio comprises of broadcast television and radio.
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IB Sports's revenues were less than $50M in 2024. All the revenue comes from linear (thematic channel groups).
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IB Sports currently holds 5 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including soccer | association football and combat sports.

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