Phew! Canal + subscribers who are fans of biathlon, alpine skiing, tennis, cycling, even snooker, will breathe easier when they learn the good news this Friday evening. In a press release, Canal + announced that it had renewed its distribution agreement for Eurosport channels.
“Canal + is pleased to announce the renewal of its distribution agreement for Eurosport channels for its subscribers in France and Switzerland,” said the encrypted channel. Thanks to this partnership, Canal + subscribers will continue to access the Eurosport 1 and Eurosport 2 channels. They will thus be able to continue to follow major international competitions including the Australian Open, the US Open and tennis tournaments. of the ATP, in cycling the Grand Tours, without forgetting the Alpine Skiing World Cup, the EHF Champions League in handball and all Olympic sports, as the return of the Olympic Games approaches in Europe in Milan – Cortina, in 2026.”
Max’s sport option available at an additional cost
The press release also mentions that Canal + subscribers will be able to benefit, à la carte, from the sports option of Max, the Warner Bros. platform. Discovery (owner of Eurosport). “Canal + subscribers in mainland France will also soon be able to access the content of Max’s sports option in addition, in order to benefit from the most complete sports offer. »
Canal + finally specifies that “this renewal is part of the strategic partnership established between Canal + and its historic partner Warner Bros. Discovery, following (…) the conclusion of a distribution agreement which made it possible to integrate Max, the Warner Bros. streaming service. Discovery, in Canal + offers in France since June 11, 2024.”
