Virgin Media Sport, irish sports tv channel
Virgin Media Sport was a television channel in Ireland that operated from September 2018 to April 2022. The channel broadcast over 400 football matches per season, including games from the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, and other European competitions.
The channel launched on September 18, 2018, as part of Virgin Media Ireland with approval from the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. It closed on April 11, 2022, with its programming moved to Virgin Media More.
Virgin Media Sport was a television channel focused on serving football fans across Ireland. The channel created a gathering place for viewers who wanted to follow European football competitions together through live broadcasts.
Viewers could watch the channel through a Virgin Media TV subscription or the Virgin TV Anywhere app on various devices, including smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs. The app included features such as pause, rewind, and recording for all live matches.
The channel was the fourth television brand established by Virgin Media Television and employed around 20 to 30 people at its launch. This dedicated football resource set it apart from other broadcasters in Ireland that aired diverse programming.
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