Eurosport is to disappear from screens in the UK and Ireland next month after over 35 years.
All of its content is to move across to sister channel TNT Sports – with Discovery+ moving all of its sports content to the premium tier.
When Warner Bros. Discovery took control of the BT Sport business in 2023 it rebranded the premium service under the TNT Sports brand it already used in North America. Eurosport, which had been acquired by Discovery in 2015 continued in basic, as has also been the case in Europe.
“Combining Eurosport and TNT Sports content in the UK and Ireland will enable us to offer a single, premium viewing experience for sports fans,” said Scott Young, senior vice-president at WBD Sports Europe. “We know audiences are looking for a slightly simpler journey on where to find the sport they love. This move will also continue to best deliver value for our leagues and federation partners, as we continue our 35 years plus commitment to investment and championing of sport on our screens.”
The move will impact coverage of Tour de France and the Olympic Games, though some sports content will continue to be seen on Warner Bros Discovery’s free-to-air channel Quest, including selected MotoGP, Superbikes and highlights of the Giro d’Italia and La Vuelta a Espana.
Eurosport began life as part of Sky’s four-channel package in 1989. Initially a joint venture with the EBU, ownership later passed to TF1 following the launch of Sky Sports.
