Partnership Expands FloCollege Portfolio to 14 Conferences and Strengthens Coverage of New England Athletics
AUSTIN, TX (April 3, 2025) – FloSports and the NCAA Division III Little East Conference (LEC) have entered into an exclusive five-year media rights agreement that will begin in the fall of 2025. Through this seven-figure agreement, FloSports will represent the LEC and its nine member institutions, providing a global platform to live stream over 1,000 regular-season and postseason events annually, including conference championships. The partnership further reinforces FloSports commitment to supporting Division III athletics adding a fifth to the FloCollege portfolio.
LEC Commissioner Al Bean stated, “We’re very excited about our new partnership and five-year media rights agreement with FloSports. This agreement will greatly enhance the visibility of the Little East Conference, assist us in telling the truly great stories and achievements of our student-athletes and teams, and provide access to an international platform for those who choose to subscribe. Working with our LEC Conference members and FloSports, we look forward to delivering outstanding live video streaming and value added extras, which includes our content being available alongside other prominent NCAA Division I, II and III conferences.”
The LEC is composed of nine member institutions spanning all six New England states – Eastern Connecticut State University, Keene State College, Plymouth State University, Rhode Island College, UMass Boston, UMass Dartmouth, University of Southern Maine, Vermont State University Castleton, and Western Connecticut State University. The conference also includes a number of affiliate members across the region.
With the addition of the LEC, FloCollege will deliver live and on-demand coverage for a variety of sports, including baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, field hockey, men’s and women’s ice hockey, men’s and women’s lacrosse, men’s and women’s soccer, softball, men’s and women’s swimming & diving, indoor and outdoor track & field (championships) and women’s volleyball. Beyond live competition, FloSports will invest in original content and storytelling initiatives online and across social media aimed at elevating the profile of LEC student-athletes and institutions.
“We are thrilled to welcome the Little East Conference to the FloCollege platform,” said Kolby Paxton, FloSports Director, Rights Acquisition. “The LEC is a fantastic Division III league with outstanding institutions and a shared commitment to student-athlete excellence. This partnership marks our fifth NCAA Division III conference collaboration, further strengthening our footprint in the New England region. From the outset, there was mutual interest in building this relationship, and we’re excited to help grow the LEC’s exposure through a significant investment in production resources and storytelling.”
UMass Boston Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics and Recreation, Dr. Jacqueline Schuman added, “We’re thrilled by the LEC’s vote to join the FloCollege platform. I’m incredibly proud of the product our department currently offers through the LEC Network, and I’m excited to see the additional growth these new resources will bring. This partnership will provide an amazing opportunity to showcase Beacon student-athletes, teams, and our athletics department to an even larger audience while striving for our vision to be home to the top NCAA Division III public university in the nation.”
Marty Testo, Director of Athletics for Keene State commented, “Keene State is excited for this new partnership with FloSports. They are one of the industry’s leaders in streaming and will help provide an outstanding viewing experience for our fans. Keene State College’s athletic broadcasts are a huge source of pride, and as an industry leader in this area, we are ready to blaze new trails with FloSports.”
FloCollege is available on the web and for download on mobile devices (iOS and Android) as well as smart TVs and streaming devices, including Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV. FloSports offers both yearly and monthly subscription options, with discounts available to users with a .edu email address. For more information and to subscribe, please visit https://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 under-serviced 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, 12 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.