• Subscribe to our Daily News Emails
  • Advertise
    • Media Info
    • Terms & Conditions for Advertisers
    • Mechanical Data

Broadband TV News

Independent. Since 2003

  • Home
  • News Line
    • Central & East Europe
    • People
  • TV
    • On Demand/VOD
    • IPTV
    • Cable
    • Satellite
    • Terrestrial
    • Distribution
  • Business
  • Tech
  • Events
    • Events Diary
    • BTN Events
    • Events Coverage
    • Submit the details of your event
  • Features
  • Resources
    • White Papers

Rakuten TV expands sports line-up

June 23, 2021 09.56 Europe/London By Chris Dziadul

Rakuten TV has added two more free ad-supported sports channels to its offer.

Tennis Channel is now available in the UK, Germany, Austria and Switzerland, while USGA Golf channel can now be received n the UK, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Poland, Sweden, Denmark and Norway.

Other sports channels available on Rakuten TV include FuelTV, MAVTV Motorsports Network, EDGEsport, InTrouble TV and Hard Knocks Fighting Champ. The company anticipates future additions to this category to be rolled out in the coming weeks.

Rakuten TV’s linear channels are part of the platform’s FREE service, which includes FAST and AVOD, and are currently accessible on the Rakuten TV app on Samsung and LG Smart TV devices in 42 European countries.

  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
  • Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp

Related

Filed Under: Newsline, On Demand/VOD, Platforms, TV Tagged With: Rakuten.tv Edited: 23 June 2021 09:56

Avatar photo

About Chris Dziadul

Latest News

  • ITV brings addressable targeting to live linear with Live Addressable +
  • Yle, Nokia and Digita pilot private 5G for studio TV production
  • Allente adds Apple TV+ from 18 November
  • Stingray to buy TuneIn in $175m deal
  • Ster eyes Flemish ad windows on NPO channels in Belgium

Most Popular

  • Paramount+ price hike becomes first big test of Paramount Skydance streaming strategy
    Paramount+ price hike becomes first big test of Paramount Skydance streaming strategy
  • Stingray to buy TuneIn in $175m deal
    Stingray to buy TuneIn in $175m deal
  • Davie tells staff ‘BBC will thrive’ as he sets out reasons for exit
    Davie tells staff ‘BBC will thrive’ as he sets out reasons for exit
  • Disney Jr to return to linear in the UK and Ireland
    Disney Jr to return to linear in the UK and Ireland
  • Yle, Nokia and Digita pilot private 5G for studio TV production
    Yle, Nokia and Digita pilot private 5G for studio TV production
  • Viaplay edges closer to full Allente takeover after Swedish approval
    Viaplay edges closer to full Allente takeover after Swedish approval
  • Sky withdraws Sky Live camera
    Sky withdraws Sky Live camera

White Paper

Virgin Media O2 turns to Starlink for UK-first ‘O2 Satellite’ service

Virgin Media O2 has struck a multi-year deal with Starlink’s Direct to Cell network to launch “O2 Satellite”, a handset-to-satellite service that will extend coverage into rural and coastal not-spots from early 2026. … [Download the White Paper ...]

Broadband TV News

  • Subscribe
  • About us
  • Contacts
  • Logos & Pictures
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions

Advertising

  • Media Info
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Mechanical Data
  • Video Services

News

  • Latest
  • Central & East Europe
  • TV
  • Tech
  • Streaming
  • Cable
  • Satellite
  • Terrestrial
  • IPTV
  • Business
  • People

Events

  • Events Diary
  • BTN Events
  • Submit the details of your event
  • Media Meet & Greet

Editorial

44 Telegraph Street
Cottenham, Cambridge CB24 3QF
news@broadbandtvnews.com

Commercial

Arundel View Cottage
Wepham
West Sussex
BN18 9RA
sales@broadbandtvnews.com

Connect with Us

 

Copyright © 2025 Broadband TV News LLP · Log in

 

Loading Comments...
 

    We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.