Which of the following is a primary reason leagues need TV and streaming services?

• A. Receive significant revenue from agreements
• B. Increases stadium construction costs
• C. Reduces fan engagement
• D. Decreases sponsorship exposure

Answer: (A)

Media rights deals provide a major, reliable revenue stream for leagues. TV and streaming agreements with networks and platforms pay billions over multiple years, funding salaries, league operations, player development, and investments in the competition itself. This predictable income helps teams plan budgets, maintain competitive balance, and sustain the sport financially in both the short and long term. While wider reach can boost fan engagement and sponsor exposure, those effects come from the exposure these deals create, not from the deals existing for any other purpose. The other options describe costs or outcomes that aren’t the primary motivation for pursuing media rights.