FloSports and the Northwest Conference have entered into an exclusive five-year media rights agreement that will begin in the fall of 2025, bringing all nine colleges and universities to the FloCollege platform.
Through the agreement, FloSports will provide a global platform to live stream over 800 regular-season and postseason events annually. The partnership further reinforces FloSports commitment to Division III athletics – adding a ninth conference to the portfolio, bringing the total to 18 conferences across all NCAA levels in the fall.
“Partnering with FloSports marks an exciting step forward for the Northwest Conference as we expand our reach and elevate the visibility of our student-athletes,” said NWC Commissioner Shana Levine. “This collaboration allows us to share compelling stories that reflect our core values of academic centrality, unity, and competitive excellence – while ensuring the NWC is well-prepared for the ever-evolving landscape of college athletics.”
FloCollege will deliver live and on-demand coverage for the NWC full sports calendar across 12 different sports. Beyond live competition, FloSports will also invest in original content and storytelling initiatives online and across social media aimed at elevating the profile of NWC student-athletes and institutions. The NWC joins several of its regular non-conference opponents in partnering with FloSports, the industry leader and primary media rights partner for Division III conferences.
Michael Levy, FloSports SVP of Global Rights & Acquisition, added, “The NWC represents a diverse grouping of institutions in the Pacific Northwest that will benefit from exposure on a national platform like FloCollege. We’re excited to elevate exposure for these schools and their athletes, while investing in their ability to produce high-quality events.”
FloSports’ investment in college sports goes to support rights fees, production, content, product technology, and marketing. The direct investment helps member institutions elevate the student-athlete experience, program visibility, and viewer experience across all sports.
FloCollege is available via web, mobile apps (iOS and Android), and streaming platforms including Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV. The FloSports app will be pre-installed on most top-selling Smart TVs in the U.S. this year, making it easier than ever for fans to watch. Subscription options include both monthly and annual plans, with special pricing available to users with a .edu email address. For more information, visit www.FloCollege.com.
About FloSports
Founded in 2006, FloSports is a global sports media company delivering live and on-demand event coverage, award winning original content, always-on social experiences, and comprehensive sports data solutions to passionate and underserved sports fans. Its portfolio covers more than 25 different sports categories and includes the top destinations for avid fans seeking unmatched coverage for the sports they love: motorsports (FloRacing), hockey (FloHockey), wrestling (FloWrestling), Jiu-Jitsu (FloGrappling), Track & Field (FloTrack and MileSplit), cheer (FloCheer and Varsity), a variety of NCAA sports (FloCollege), and more. Strategic partnerships with NASCAR, USA Wrestling, High Limit Racing, Varsity Spirit, the American Hockey League (AHL), Wanda Diamond League, Tour de France, 18 NCAA Conferences, and others, fuel more than 40,000 live events streamed annually across the globe and accessed via monthly or annual subscriptions. For more information, please visit: flosports.tv.
Benefits of FloSports
● It is increasingly critical for NCAA programs to provide their athletes and fans professional media support to remain competitive, and FloSports enables these programs to achieve that goal.
● FloSports provides multi-platform coverage of partner athletic programs through live and on-demand games as well as original content online and across social media platforms, elevating their profiles and increasing their reach across the globe.
● Funding challenges for DIII athletic departments often mean limited resources are available for sports broadcasts. By partnering with FloSports, institutions receive annual investments, enabling institutions to build their broadcast capabilities and make other investments in the student-athlete experience.
● Flosports will bring consistency to Northwest Conference (NWC) viewers, allowing them to use the same platform to watch home, most away games, and conference tournaments.
FAQ
Q. What is FloSports?
A. FloSports is a global sports media company delivering over 40,000 live events, award-winning original content, social experiences, and comprehensive sports data solutions to passionate and underserved sports communities interested in more than 25 different sports including motorsports, wrestling, grappling, hockey, cheer, track & field, NCAA athletics, and more.
Q. Why are we partnering with FloSports?
A. FloSports provides a comprehensive media solution to the NWC with livestreaming, social and editorial content, along with marketing and promotional support. The NWC will join 15 other national conferences across DI, DII, DIII on the FloCollege platform. This partnership will build the profile of our programs and athletes. Their commitment to quality, storytelling, and innovation aligns with our goals and those of the NWC. They are making a long-term investment in our programs, elevating visibility and production.
Q. Why is now the right time to partner with FloSports?
A. In the rapidly evolving landscape of college athletics, this partnership will build on the strengths of the NWC, increase visibility of its programs, and ensure that the conference and its member institutions are well-positioned to deliver the best possible experience to our student-athletes and spectators for years to come.
Q. How much does a FloSports subscription cost?
A. There are two ways to subscribe to FloSports – monthly or annually. A monthly subscription costs $19.99/month, while an annual subscription costs $107.88 for the year – which breaks down to $8.99/month. Individuals with a NWC member institution’s .edu email address can sign up for a discounted subscription price of $9.99/month or an annual subscription of $71.88 per year – which breaks down to $5.99/month. The subscription also provides access to the entire FloSports library of 40,000 events across 25 different sports.
Q. Will games and highlights be available for non-subscribers?
A. There will be highlights and original content available for free across the FloCollege social media channels. Full games will be available 24-Hours after airing.
Q. What changes can I expect to see as a result of the partnership with FloSports?
A. The agreement enables improved broadcast as standards improve over the term of the agreement. Ultimately, this agreement will enable NWC schools to invest in campus-specific needs to enhance the student-athlete experience.