Partnering with XDL is a strategic move for Wiistream
Sport just got more exciting with the partnership of Wiistream and Xtreme Drivers League. The high performance sport of XDL is about to soar worldwide with the expertise of Wiistream, leaders in OTT streaming solutions. From XDL headquarters in Auckland, New Zealand, to Wiistream HQ in Cork, Ireland. The media management merger was an obvious choice as the sport of fastest, longest drivers to a Golf ball (XDL aint Golf) needed an international media platform (not social media) to elevate the presence of the sport globally.
Partnering with XDL is a strategic move for Wiistream, as it aligns perfectly with our mission as an OTT platform provider. Wiistream offers an affordable and user-friendly white-label streaming solution to help emerging professional sport associations, leagues, conferences, and youth sports with content distribution, audience interaction, and revenue generation. XDL, being an exciting emerging professional sport, is an ideal match for our services. With their passionate team and our expertise, we believe this collaboration has all the ingredients for a successful venture." - Patrick Magee, CEO of Wiistream.
Founder and owner of XDL, Olna Ford has been investing in the sport since 2016 with the mission to create a separate sports environment for high-performance athletes that represent Xtreme Drivers League. XDL is at the forefront of the sport with 34 events completed in 8 countries, two national teams formed, IP ownership around the sport and teams, owner of 8 major events for XDL, the biggest purse paid out in Long Drive history, and in 2020, XDL was listed by sports authorities as the first National Sports Organisation in the world for both amateur and professional leagues.
The media merger comes at the most perfect time for the sport as XDL is about to launch its 3 year growth plan which includes developments in real estate for the sport working with local partners. XDL’S mission is to be the most watched and participated sport on the planet by 2025 and Wiistream represents the opportunity for this. XDL TV will be a safe, desirable and sophisticated channel for host countries.
2024 represents the beginning of NEW business for the sport of XDL worldwide with club event qualifiers, off the grid events, and regional growth plans implemented for all host countries. XDL is announcing it’s real estate sector landmarking the sports grounds for training and competition in New Zealand, Australia then the rest of the world. DRIVEPODS is a New Zealand company formed specifically to design and build XDL commercial real estate which include, participation and clubfitting trailers, drivepods for training and rehabilitation for athletes, XDL tee boxes and designs around international competition zones for major events such as the Trans Tasman Clash, Global Infinity Series and the Pacific Rim Series (The 3 most prominant events for XDL sport). The plans to keep these major events in the Pacific are underway with talks of these major events being sold to ensure the sport continues to thrive.