29.01.2025 12:04
The sports channel Eurosport, which has been broadcasting in the UK for 35 years, is being taken off the air. It has been announced that Eurosport 1 and 2 will merge with TNT Sports on February 28. The closure of Eurosport has raised concerns about free sports broadcasting.
According to a report in The Sun, which is published in the UK, Eurosport, a staple of British television for 35 years, is expected to be removed from British television screens.
35-YEAR-OLD CHANNEL
According to the report, Eurosport 1 and 2 will merge with TNT Sports on February 28. It is noted that these channels have been a staple of British television for 35 years, and it was mentioned that Warner Bros. Discovery, which operates TNT Sports, acquired Eurosport in 2014. Since then, the channels have significantly changed their branding, and the name BT Sport has been changed to TNT. The report in the newspaper stated that the closure of Eurosport raises concerns about free sports broadcasting.
Scott Young, President of WBD Sports Europe, said, "Combining Eurosport and TNT Sports content in the UK and Ireland will allow us to provide sports fans with a single, premium viewing experience. We know that viewers are looking for a simpler journey to find the sport they love. This move will continue our commitment to investing in and supporting sports on our screens for over 35 years while also providing the best value for our league and federation partners."