CBS Sports
CBS Sports delivers premium live sports content to tens of millions of viewers across broadcast TV, streaming, and digital platforms, giving advertisers unmatched access to highly engaged sports audiences through linear, CTV, and digital inventory.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment · Connections updated Oct 12, 2026
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At a glance
- Employees
- 1001-5000
- Revenue
- $1B+
About
One of the top two or three sports media brands in the United States, competing with ESPN and NBC Sports for marquee rights and advertising revenue across broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms
CBS Sports is a major sports media brand operating as a division within Skydance's portfolio, offering comprehensive live sports coverage across broadcast television, digital streaming, and mobile platforms. Its programming lineup includes NFL games, NCAA March Madness, the Masters, PGA Tour events, UEFA Champions League soccer, and a wide range of other marquee sports properties. CBS Sports reaches tens of millions of viewers and users, making it one of the most-watched sports media brands in the United States. In the advertising technology ecosystem, CBS Sports offers brands and agencies a powerful suite of advertising solutions spanning linear TV, connected TV (CTV), streaming via Paramount+, and digital properties including CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports app. Advertisers can leverage first-party audience data, contextual targeting, and premium sports inventory to reach highly engaged, sports-passionate consumers. CBS Sports HQ, its 24/7 streaming sports news network, further expands its digital ad inventory. CBS Sports competes directly with ESPN, Fox Sports, NBC Sports, and Amazon Prime Video Sports for both sports rights and advertising dollars. Its integration within Paramount's broader advertising sales infrastructure — including Paramount Advertising — gives it access to cross-platform audience data and advanced advertising capabilities, positioning it as a significant player in the premium video and sports advertising marketplace.
Business model
Media Network / Advertising
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Enterprise
What they offer
CBS Sports Network
24/7 cable sports channel offering live events, studio shows, and sports news programming.
CBS Sports on Paramount+
Streaming access to live CBS Sports broadcasts including NFL, NCAA, and soccer via the Paramount+ platform.
CBS Sports HQ
Free, ad-supported 24/7 streaming sports news network available on digital and connected TV platforms.
CBSSports.com
Digital destination for sports news, scores, stats, fantasy sports, and video content with display and video advertising opportunities.
CBS Sports App
Mobile application providing live streaming, scores, news, and fantasy sports management with integrated advertising.
Fantasy Sports Platform
CBS Sports Fantasy offers season-long and daily fantasy sports games, providing advertisers access to a highly engaged fantasy sports audience.
Paramount Advertising Integration
Cross-platform advertising solutions leveraging Paramount's first-party data and advanced audience targeting capabilities for sports advertisers.
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Limited
- 1955 · Founded
- 2025Came under Paramount Skydance
- 2026Moved to SkydanceCurrent parent