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Yahoo Sports

Yahoo Sports

Digital Media & Sports AdvertisingPublishersports.yahoo.com

Yahoo Sports is a digital sports platform that helps fans stay connected and follow their favorite players through mobile and other applications.

Last updated Oct 5, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team

Founded
1997
HQ
New York, New York, United States
Parent
Connections
13

AI-drafted from public sources5 sources cited

At a glance

Employees
1001-5000
Revenue
$500M–$1B (as part of Yahoo's broader O&O revenue)
11integrations1corporate family

About

Top-tier digital sports media property and one of the largest fantasy sports platforms in the U.S., with significant programmatic and direct ad inventory.

Yahoo Sports is a digital sports platform that helps fans stay connected and follow their favorite players through mobile and other applications. The company operates a 24/7 free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel — the Yahoo Sports Network — delivering more than 60 hours of original programming each week. On the advertising side, Yahoo Sports enables branded experiences within its apps, with sponsors able to integrate across specific features such as Fantasy Football Draft Central, Match Ups pages via Yahoo's smart ads technology, and the Stat Tracker. The channel is positioned to attract both consumers and advertisers by sitting at the intersection of sports content and free TV, while its editorial model centers on commentary and analysis programming rather than live game rights. For advertisers, the FAST launch opens new inventory at a time when premium sports slots are increasingly scarce, with Yahoo able to sell ads directly or through platform partners. Source 1: marketingdive.com — Yahoo Sports offers custom-branded experiences via ... Source 2: adweek.com — Yahoo Sports Joins the FAST Channel Rush

Business model

Media & Advertising

Target market

Enterprise

What they offer

  • Yahoo Sports App

    Mobile and web application providing live scores, news, highlights, and personalized sports content across all major leagues.

  • Yahoo Fantasy Sports

    One of the largest U.S. fantasy sports platforms supporting fantasy football, basketball, baseball, hockey, and daily fantasy games.

  • Yahoo Sports Live Streaming

    Live sports streaming partnerships and content, including NFL games and other premium sports broadcasts.

  • Yahoo Sports Betting Hub

    Sports betting odds, picks, and integrations with sportsbook partners, capitalizing on the U.S. sports betting boom.

  • Yahoo Sports Advertising Solutions

    Display, video, native, and sponsorship ad products targeting sports audiences across Yahoo's O&O properties.

  • Yahoo DSP Integration

    Programmatic advertising access to Yahoo Sports inventory via Yahoo's demand-side platform with first-party data targeting.

Key features

Massive scale with tens of millions of monthly unique visitorsDeep first-party data from logged-in Yahoo usersYahoo Fantasy Sports driving high engagement and session depthIntegration with Yahoo DSP for programmatic ad buyingPremium brand-safe sports content environmentLive scores, news, and personalized sports feedsSports betting odds and partner integrationsCross-device targeting across mobile, desktop, and CTV

Use cases

Brand advertising targeting sports enthusiasts at scaleProgrammatic display and video campaigns on premium sports inventoryFantasy sports sponsorships and endemic advertisingSports betting operator advertising and affiliate partnershipsSeasonal campaign targeting around NFL, NBA, MLB, and NCAA eventsRetargeting sports audiences across Yahoo's O&O networkNative advertising within sports news and content feeds

Customer segments

National brand advertisers (CPG, automotive, finance, telecom)Sports betting operators and casinosSports apparel and equipment brandsMedia and entertainment companiesFantasy sports endemic advertisersProgrammatic buyers via Yahoo DSPDirect response advertisers targeting sports audiences

Tech & specs

Technology stack

Yahoo DSP (programmatic buying platform)Yahoo SSP (supply-side platform)First-party identity and data management (Yahoo ConnectID)Native advertising technologyVideo ad serving (VAST/VPAID)Real-time bidding (RTB) infrastructureMobile SDK for app monetizationMachine learning for audience segmentation

Security & compliance

GDPRCCPAIAB TCF 2.0COPPA

Deployment

Cloud

API

Limited

Corporate history
  1. 1997 · Founded
Connection details
See integrations with Yahoo Sports (11)

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