'); }); AU / NZ America Europe/UK Membership Login News Events Women in Sport Summit 2026 Women in Sport Futures Day 2026 Unmissable Sports Forum Unmissable Sports Lunch Networking View All Education Playa Power Data GlS QUT View All Membership News Australia / New Zealand Events Conferences Awards Networking View All Education Playa Power Data GlS QUT View All Membership Topics Brands Media & Broadcast Olympic Sponsorship Sports Tech Women’s Sport Show More Topics >> Sports Australian Rules Basketball Cricket Netball Rugby League Soccer (Football) Show More Sports >> Login Membership Home > Social Media > Savannah Bananas and Creator Sports Network Ink Standalone Creator Rights Deal Social Media 2 min read Savannah Bananas and Creator Sports Network Ink Standalone Creator Rights Deal Written by MOS Editorial Team Published on 27 March 2026 The Savannah Bananas have formalised a partnership with Creator Sports Network (CSN) , establishing a new “third tier” in the sports media rights stack. In a departure from traditional supplemental digital content, CSN has secured exclusive creator-led streaming rights for four live Banana Ball Championship League games in 2026. These games will be distributed as a standalone rights package, deliberately carved out from the Bananas’ existing linear and streaming windows. This deal marks a shift from viewing creator distribution as a marketing tactic to treating it as core media infrastructure. The live games will be broadcast through a curated network of digital creators, streaming simultaneously across YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, X, and Facebook . Highlighting the synergy in innovation, Savannah Bananas Founder, Jesse Cole, said: “Banana Ball was built by putting the fans first to deliver a sports experience unlike any other.” “Creator Sports Network shares the same innovative spirit to bring sports to fans through the unique lens of creators,” Cole said. The partnership introduces a distinct commercial logic that separates creator-led windows from the traditional linear-to-streaming transition: CSN, founded by Barrick Prince, is rapidly scaling this model across a diverse portfolio that already includes the Bundesliga (Canada), Campeonato Brasileiro Série A (North America), and Mountain West Conference college sports. Don’t miss out on the latest in sports business – Subscribe today to the free Ministry of Sport newsletter and stay ahead of the game. For even more exclusive insights, event tickets, professional development and networking events, become a MoS Member today! . News Australia has teamed up with retail liquor brand The Bottle-O, alongside... Global football icon Lionel Messi has officially announced his retirement from international competition... Basketball Australia and its dedicated female-focused engagement initiative, She Hoops, have partnered with... Join the most engaged community in the Sports Business World. Get all the latest news, insights, data, education and event updates. Your MVP in the Business of Sport. We play the game to add value to the Sports Business industry by delivering News, Insights, Education and Events. Join the most engaged community in the sports business world. Want to be part of the team? Subscribe for free to join today! Copyright © 2026 | Ministry of Sport | All Rights Reserved.
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