AMC Networks International Extends Reach of Sport2 in Slovakia

BUDAPEST: Through a deal between AMC Networks International – Central Europe (AMCNI CE) and DIGI Slovakia, Sport2 will be available to more subscribers in the country just in time for the new season of Formula 1.

As part of the agreement, DIGI Slovakia will add Sport2 to its standard package. It will also introduce Sport1 HD and Sport2 HD. Starting with the new season of Formula 1, customers will be able to watch live coverage of every session, including all practice and qualifying sessions, plus all races live.

“We are very proud of this agreement with DIGI Slovakia,” said Levente Málnay, the CEO of AMCNI CE. “We are pleased to be able to bring top-class sports to viewers in growing numbers in Slovakia. In addition to the prestigious Formula 1, we are also exclusively broadcasting the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) and the Champions Hockey League (CHL), high-class football championships such as Serie A, as well as the UEFA European Qualifiers.”

“We are very happy about the launch of Sport2 in our basic offer for all customers,” said says Roman Vavrík, the marketing and sales director for DIGI Slovakia. “Expanding the range of top-quality content is a continuing priority for us and we believe that both Sport1 and Sport2 channels can add tremendous value to our offering. We look forward to working with AMC Networks International – Central Europe on delivering great content such as Formula 1 to our viewers.”