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Sky Lifts YouTube PPV Single-Match Price in ATP Finals Test

The YouTube pilot sells non-subscription access to live tennis to gauge whether micro-payments plus ads can justify a wider rollout.

Overview

  • Sky raised the single-match price to €2.49 from the initially announced €1.99 a day after launch, while the Day Pass remains €3.49.
  • Matches are available on the Sky Sport Tennis YouTube channel during the ATP Finals from November 9 to 16 without a Sky or WOW subscription.
  • Purchases are handled directly through YouTube, and there is no weeklong tournament package on offer.
  • Sky frames the initiative as taking premium sports to where fans already watch, pairing coverage with established voices such as Boris Becker and Andrea Petkovic.
  • Whether the model continues will depend on how pay-per-view revenue and advertising bookings stack up against potential subscription tradeoffs.