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CBS Sports

Delivers premium sports content and advertising opportunities across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms, providing advertisers access to highly engaged sports audiences through one of America's most established sports media brands.

New York, New York, United StatesFounded 1981Parent: Paramount Global

Last updated May 11, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team

Industry
Sports Media & Publishing
Business Model
Media/Publisher
Target Market
Enterprise
Employee Count
1001-5000
Revenue Range
$1B+
Parent Company
Paramount Global
API Available
Limited
Market Position

Major sports media network and premium publisher within Paramount Global's portfolio

Overview

CBS Sports is the sports division of Paramount Global (formerly ViacomCBS), operating as one of the premier sports media brands in the United States. The division provides comprehensive sports coverage including live broadcasts of major sporting events such as NFL games, NCAA basketball tournaments, PGA Tour golf, and UEFA Champions League soccer, alongside digital streaming through Paramount+ and CBS Sports HQ. As a major player in the sports media landscape, CBS Sports commands significant advertising inventory across linear television, digital platforms, and streaming services. In the AdTech ecosystem, CBS Sports operates as a premium publisher and content provider, offering advertisers access to highly engaged sports audiences through traditional broadcast advertising, digital video advertising, programmatic inventory, and sponsorship opportunities. The platform leverages Paramount's advertising technology infrastructure to deliver targeted advertising solutions across its properties, including CBSSports.com, the CBS Sports mobile app, and streaming platforms. CBS Sports represents a critical component of Paramount's overall advertising revenue strategy, particularly valuable for reaching male demographics and sports enthusiasts. CBS Sports maintains a strong market position through its combination of exclusive sports rights, established brand recognition dating back decades, and integrated multi-platform distribution capabilities. The division continues to evolve its digital and streaming offerings to meet changing viewer consumption patterns while maintaining its traditional broadcast strength, making it an essential partner for advertisers seeking to reach sports audiences at scale.

Products & Features

CBS Sports Linear Broadcasting

Traditional television broadcasts of major sporting events including NFL, NCAA basketball, PGA Tour, and other premium sports content

CBS Sports Digital

Digital platform including CBSSports.com website and mobile applications offering news, scores, fantasy sports, and streaming content

CBS Sports HQ

24/7 streaming sports news network available across multiple platforms and devices

Paramount+ Sports

Live sports streaming through Paramount+ including exclusive games, UEFA Champions League, and other premium sports content

CBS Sports Advertising Solutions

Comprehensive advertising packages across linear, digital, and streaming inventory with audience targeting capabilities

Key Features
Premium live sports broadcasting rightsMulti-platform distribution (broadcast, digital, streaming)Integrated advertising solutions across all platformsFantasy sports integrationReal-time scores and sports news coverageMobile-first digital experiencesProgrammatic advertising capabilitiesSponsorship and branded content opportunities
Use Cases
Brand awareness campaigns targeting sports audiencesLive sports event sponsorshipsProgrammatic video advertising across digital propertiesCross-platform advertising campaignsDemographic-targeted advertising (particularly male audiences)Seasonal sports marketing campaignsFantasy sports audience engagementStreaming video advertising
Customer Segments
National brand advertisersSports betting and gaming companiesAutomotive advertisersFinancial services companiesConsumer packaged goods brandsTechnology companiesTelecommunications providersInsurance companies

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