Eurosport 1

Eurosport 1 is a prominent television sports network channel, a division of Eurosport and a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery. It was initially launched on European satellites on February 5, 1989, and underwent a name change to Eurosport 1 on November 13, 2015. This channel is available in 73 countries and broadcasts in 21 languages, catering to a global audience with European and international sporting events. Eurosport 1 is known for its high-definition simulcast feed, which began broadcasting on May 25, 2008, covering the 2008 French Open at Roland Garros as its inaugural event in HD. The channel is widely accessible in Europe through basic cable and satellite television packages, offering various opt-out services tailored to specific language, advertising, and commentary needs. Local versions of Eurosport 1 are available in several countries, including France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, Poland, the Nordic region, Benelux region, and Asia Pacific, enhancing the reach and relevance of its content by incorporating local sporting events alongside the pan-European feed. Eurosport 1 stands out as a key player in the sports broadcasting industry, holding significant rights to major sporting events such as the Olympic Games and Grand Slam tennis tournaments across much of Europe 13.