Forever Network Launches Three New Verticals in Q1 2026

The first quarter of 2026 marked a defining chapter for Forever Network with the launch of three new sport-specific verticals: Formula 1 Forever, Tennis Forever, and Rugby League Forever. These additions extend the network's footprint into three of the most passionately followed sports on the planet and represent the most significant expansion of the Forever Network portfolio since its founding.

Combined with continued strong performances from the network's established channels, the quarter delivered 4.22 billion impressions across all verticals — a 2% increase on the prior 90-day period and a clear signal that the vertical expansion strategy is translating into meaningful audience growth.

Formula 1 Forever: An Emphatic Debut

Formula 1 Forever made the most immediate impact of the three new launches, recording 126 million impressions in its debut quarter. That figure places it comfortably ahead of several of the network's more established verticals and reflects the enormous global appetite for dedicated F1 content delivered in the social-first format that Forever Network has built its reputation on.

The channel's early performance represents a 7% increase on the prior 90-day baseline, indicating strong and accelerating momentum from the point of launch. With the 2026 F1 season now in full swing and a calendar packed with marquee events, Formula 1 Forever is positioned to become one of the network's most significant growth engines over the coming quarters.

Tennis Forever: Building Through the Clay and Grass Seasons

Tennis Forever recorded 53 million impressions for the quarter, a 12% increase on its prior 90-day period. The vertical launched into a sport with year-round global interest and a calendar that builds naturally toward the Grand Slam events — the Australian Open in January provided an immediate launchpad, and the channel capitalised on that momentum throughout the hard court and clay seasons.

With Roland-Garros, Wimbledon, and the US Open still ahead, Tennis Forever is well positioned to scale its contribution to the network throughout the remainder of 2026. The early engagement metrics suggest a highly receptive audience that has been underserved by existing social-first sports media.

Rugby League Forever: Tapping Into a Passionate Fanbase

Rugby League Forever launched during Q1 2026 and immediately demonstrated the latent appetite for dedicated rugby league content on social platforms. The NRL is one of Australia's most watched and most debated sporting competitions, yet the sport has historically been underrepresented in the social-first media landscape.

The vertical's early trajectory — driven by match-day content, player features, and fan-culture storytelling — positions it as one to watch as the NRL season progresses toward the finals series. Rugby League Forever brings the same production quality and fan-first editorial voice that has defined Basketball Forever and Football Forever to a sport whose audience has been waiting for exactly this kind of coverage.

Established Verticals Continue to Perform

The new launches were complemented by continued strength across the network's core channels. Basketball Forever again led with 1.79 billion impressions (up 8%), Football Forever delivered 1.23 billion impressions, and Hockey Forever recorded 421 million impressions — a standout 32% uplift that made it one of the quarter's strongest growth stories among established verticals. Dugout Forever added 193 million impressions (up 19%) ahead of the MLB regular season.

What This Means for the Network

The simultaneous launch of three verticals in a single quarter is a statement of intent. Forever Network now operates across 10 sport-specific verticals spanning basketball, football, soccer, hockey, baseball, cricket, combat sports, Formula 1, tennis, and rugby league — giving the network the broadest and most diverse content offering in its history.

Forever Network enters Q2 2026 with significant momentum and a clear runway for growth. The network remains committed to identifying and developing further opportunities to serve sports fan communities across all platforms, and will continue to invest in the vertical strategy that has driven its growth since inception.