Eurosport Scores Singtel TV Carriage

SINGAPORE: IPTV operator Singtel TV is set to begin offering Eurosport, which has UEFA Champions League and Europa League rights in Singapore, this month.

The carriage agreement was sealed between Singtel TV and Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific and takes effect August 11. The deal bolsters Singtel's sports slate, which includes Premier League matches and the football channel ELEVEN. In addition to Champions League action, Eurosport is the local home to the US Open, among other events. Also joining Singtel is Eurosport News. The channels replace mio Sports 2 and mio Sports 3.

“The Eurosport channels are a valuable addition to the Singtel TV suite as they carry marquee UEFA football league matches in addition to a wealth of premium sport content,” said Goh Seow Eng, the managing director for Singtel TV's home services. “As the home of sports, Singtel TV aims to offer unsurpassed quality in sports entertainment, and the new additions further complete our offering in this area.”

“The full suite of Discovery factual and lifestyle channels was recently made available to Singtel TV customers," said Enrique Martinez, the acting president and managing director for Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific. "And now the launch of Eurosport and Eurosport News further enhances our offering to Singtel's subscribers. We are thrilled that as part of this deal, Singtel’s customers will continue to enjoy some of the most exciting football tournaments—UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League—on Eurosport and Eurosport 360. With our ongoing content investment, we look forward to making Discovery's portfolio of channels a must-have for Singtel TV viewers."