How to Build a Sports Live Streaming App in 2025 – Features, Tech Stack, and Real Challenges

How to Build a Sports Live Streaming App: Features, Strategy & Challenges (2025 Guide)
Live sports streaming in Australia is booming. With platforms like Kayo Sports and 7plus pulling in millions of users, the demand for mobile-friendly, real-time viewing experiences is at an all-time high. But building a successful sports live streaming app isn’t as easy as pushing video content online — it requires deep strategy, the right tech stack, and a user-first approach.

This blog from DianApps breaks down exactly how to build a sports live streaming app tailored for the modern Australian market. It covers essential app types (like league-specific apps, OTT multi-sport platforms, and fantasy-integrated apps), along with must-have features such as HD streaming, push notifications, real-time scores, and interactive tools like live chat and polls.

You’ll also learn about the technical challenges — including latency management, securing broadcast rights, handling sudden user traffic spikes, and implementing DRM for content protection. Plus, we walk you through the ideal tech stack (React Native, AWS, Wowza, Firebase, etc.) and explain why launching an MVP first helps refine your product before going full-scale.

Whether you’re a sports broadcaster, startup founder, or tech investor, this guide gives you a real-world blueprint to build an app that can engage Australia’s passionate sports fans across AFL, NRL, cricket, and more.