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Licensed Sports Images For Creators, Publishers, and Communities

Real-time editorial sports images across all major sports, including football, F1, and tennis, plus access to the largest editorial sports archives. Flexible licensing and fast support in Europe and worldwide.

License Sports Images for Every Sport and Season: Football, F1, Tennis and Beyond

For creators and publishers, IMAGO offers the largest sports coverage. License editorial images for all sports, including real-time football photos, F1 photos and tennis images, with access to the most extensive sports archive.

Full Sports Coverage

Full Sports Coverage

Comprehensive multi-sport coverage: License sports images for basketball, volleyball, handball, cycling, athletics, golf, and winter sports, plus many more.

Football / Soccer

Football / Soccer

National teams and major leagues, including the Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and UEFA Champions League: real-time licensed football images and extensive archive coverage.

Tennis

Tennis

Wimbledon, Roland-Garros, US Open, Australian Open, ATP and WTA tours, Challenger and ITF events. Licensed tennis images for match reports and features.

Formula 1

Formula 1

Access licensed F1 images from practice, qualifying, race and podium, with historic archive and other motorsport images available for licensing. 

Trusted by 15,000+ Customers: How Publishers Use IMAGO Sports Images

Creators and publishers license IMAGO sports images across all sports, including football photos, F1 photos and tennis images, with live photo coverage, editor-curated collections and archive access for fast publishing.

Why Digital Publishers Choose IMAGO for Licensed Editorial Sports Images

IMAGO helps digital publishers and media platforms get real-time sports images and a deep archive with clear licensing and responsive support.

Real-Time Sports Images

Live sports images and hand-picked photo collections during matches and race weekends, ready for editorial use.

Largest Editorial Sports Archives

The largest sports coverage plus decades of major and niche sports. Editorial licenses; commercial options on request.

Fast Expert Support

Licensing specialists advise on editorial and commercial use, with rights clearance and responsive support.

Flexible Pricing

Custom pricing for sports images by volume and usage, with enterprise terms and startup-friendly deals.

Free Content Research

Free editorial sports image research, plus direct contact with photographers and creators for special requests.

Easy Access via Webshop or API

Search and download sports images in the webshop, or integrate via API for automated delivery to your publishing system.

Start With Licensed Sports Images Tailored to Your Needs

Send your request and receive tailored licensing options for sports images and content from live events and our editorial archive. We match your needs across football, F1, tennis, and other sports, and advise you on the right packages, volume tiers, and access for your platforms.

How Creators Find Top Sports Images and Content on IMAGO

How Creators Find Top Sports Images and Content on IMAGO

Learn a creator’s workflow for discovering licensed Sports Images and football content on IMAGO, from smart filters and saved collections to fast post-match updates and archive access. Read on the IMAGO Blog.

Which Formula 1 Images Work Best for Media Coverage?

Which Formula 1 Images Work Best for Media Coverage?

 An IMAGO insider shares what editors prioritize in F1 photography: composition, timing, emotion, narrative, and emerging trends like drones and 360. Read on The Game Magazine.

IMAGO Guide: 3 Easy Ways to Buy Licensed Sports Images

IMAGO Guide: 3 Easy Ways to Buy Licensed Sports Images

Learn how to purchase Sports Images fast: Single Licenses for one-off needs, credit-based Packages, or a tailored Enterprise contract via a Sales Manager. Read the full guide on the IMAGO Blog.

FAQ

What kinds of sports images can I license from IMAGO?

You can license sports images across all major sports, including football photos, F1 photos, and tennis images, plus basketball, cricket, cycling, athletics, golf, winter sports, and more. IMAGO’s coverage includes live events and the archive.

How large is your sports archive?

We offer the largest editorial sports archives, with over 100 million images spanning decades. If you can’t find a specific image on our website, just write to us, and we’ll check and confirm its availability.

Can you help me find sports images?

Yes. IMAGO provides free image research by our picture editors, with direct contact with our photographers and creators for specific needs, such as publication restrictions.

Can I use one photo across different platforms?

For a one-time use license, if the media is used in the same post across multiple platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, then the Web license is valid. However, in case of a change of text, or if the media is used in another post from the same account, the license becomes invalid.

How is pricing set for sports images?

Pricing for sports images is based on usage, territory, duration, and volume. Volume tiers and enterprise terms are available. Please fill out the form, and we will respond to your request.

Can I use your sports images for commercial campaigns?

Yes, it is possible. However, while all images on our webshop are available for editorial use by default, commercial use requires additional clearance. Please contact us if you’d like to license any image for commercial campaigns, and our team will assist you with the necessary permissions.

Can I license football photos from European leagues and national teams?

Yes. IMAGO provides editorial images from major European leagues, including the Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, Bundesliga, and Ligue 1, as well as UEFA competitions and national teams.

Do you offer tennis images from Grand Slams and tours?

Yes. We offer tennis images from Wimbledon, Roland-Garros, the US Open and the Australian Open, as well as ATP, WTA, Challenger and ITF events, with archive access.

Still have questions about licensing, usage, or formats?
Visit IMAGO’s full FAQ page for detailed answers and support.