Basketball clubs sign up to new streaming service

Twenty-five National League basketball sides have signed up to a new streaming service for the 2020/21 season.

Fans of those teams will be able to watch all of their home matches this season on Joymo and any away match against a club on the Joymo platform.

Season passes will cost €50 while a game pass is €4, and they will be available to purchase through your chosen club, with all profits going to the club.

Purchasing a season pass will also allow you to watch any team streaming via Joymo, both live and on-demand, with over 200 matches set to be streamed this season.

Basketball Ireland CEO Bernard O'Byrne said: “We have been keen to help clubs to generate funding, particularly as they have been hit hard by the fact spectators aren't likely to be allowed into arenas for the foreseeable future due to Covid-19.

“This streaming service will also give basketball fans an opportunity to watch their team both live and on-demand. We have linked up clubs with Joymo, who have extensive streaming experience, particularly with indoor sports.”

Head of Joymo, Michael Emery, added: “We are delighted to agree this partnership with Basketball Ireland and the clubs directly. We are really looking forward to working with all of the clubs, teams, athletes and fans of this great sport.

“At Joymo, we believe that sport should own the content they create. That the data, the sponsorship opportunities and the fan engagement strategies should be the clubs, teams and federations to understand, sell and enjoy. Our job is to make your sport stronger and more financially sustainable and to help the Irish clubs connect with their fans.”

The following clubs will be using Joymo this season:

Men's Super League: DBS Éanna, Griffith College Templeogue, Keane’s SuperValu Killorglin, Maree, Pyrobel Killester and UCD Marian.

Women's Super League: DCU Mercy, IT Carlow Basketball, Leixlip Amenities Liffey Celtics, Pyrobel Killester, Singleton SuperValu Brunell, Team Garveys St. Mary’s, The Address UCC Glanmire, Trinity Meteors and Waterford Wildcats.

Men's Division One: IT Carlow Basketball, Limerick Celtics, Limerick Sport Eagles, McGowans Tolka Rovers and Scott’s Lakers St. Paul’s Killarney.

Women's Division One: Griffith College Templeogue, Limerick Celtics, NUIG Mystics, Phoenix Rockets and St. Paul’s Killarney.

*Pictured above, Megan Connolly in action during a DCU Mercy Women's Super League squad training session at DCU, Dublin. Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile