Streaming Sports Network Setanta Sports Eurasia is a sports television network that is operated in Eastern Europe and Central Asia by Adjarasport. The network aims to provide live sports coverage for fans. Setanta Sports Eurasia is owned by Adjarasport, which also trades as Setanta Sports.
Founders
Founded in 1992 by two Irishmen, Leonard Ryan and Michael O’Rourke, Setanta was a pioneer of live football coverage in the United Kingdom. As well as offering coverage of all major domestic competitions, Setanta also brought football fans a new dimension by broadcasting international matches.
Setanta began by broadcasting matches of the Republic of Ireland to Irish expatriates living in London. Later, the company acquired Irish sports rights outside Ireland and grew its audience. It is now one of the most important sports broadcasters in the country.
Setanta Sports is one of the leading premium sports networks in the Irish market and has won an unrivalled position in the national sports broadcasting market. The network offers viewers a selection of exclusive sports content including BT Sport, ESPN and UEFA Champions League. It also offers viewers a range of live Barclays Premier League, Allianz League GAA, European Rugby Champions Cup and Formula 1 races.
Launched in Estonia
Streaming service provider SES has announced that it will begin broadcasting two high definition (HD) channels for Setanta Sports in 13 countries. The new OTT platform will launch in time for the upcoming European football seasons.
Setanta Sports is an Ireland-based sports broadcaster that specializes in live sports events. It broadcasts a range of live sports content, including the French Ligue 1 and Italian Serie A. It also offers coverage of Formula E racing and UFC. It also holds streaming rights to sports events in 13 countries.
The new OTT platform will provide live and on demand sports coverage in 13 countries. This includes live sporting events as well as sports highlights from North American broadcast networks. It also has the best of both worlds, with expert commentary in the Ukrainian language.
Sells Ukraine business to Adjara Media Group
Earlier this year, Setanta Sport Europe announced that it had agreed to sell its sports television channels in the Caucasus and Eastern Europe to Adjara Media Group for an undisclosed amount. This move will allow Adjara to become the largest provider of sports content in Eastern Europe. In addition to its sports television channels, Adjara Media Group owns Georgian pay-television broadcaster Adjarasport and has significant interests in gaming, lifestyle development, hospitality, and media.
Setanta Sports Eurasia is a sports television channel operating in 14 markets across Eastern Europe. Its main focus is on football. It broadcasts more than 1,000 live sports events per year, including national football cups in various countries. It is available in a variety of languages including English, Russian, Latvian, and Ukrainian. It also has broadcasting licenses for Formula One and the UFC.
Live sports coverage
Whether you’re a fan of Formula E racing or the NHL, Setanta Sports Eurasia has a range of live sports to watch. The service provides access to popular sports tournaments on mobile devices, on a digital TV or via an internet browser. The channel has already been launched in Moldova, Latvia, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. It will also launch in the Republic of Lithuania and Estonia in the near future.
Setanta Sports has been the exclusive rights holder of the NHL in Ukraine and Eurasia for the past decade. The NHL programming sits alongside Premier League content. The service will continue to provide fans in Ukraine and Eurasia with access to marquee NHL events. It will also feature NHL ice hockey games seven nights a week.
Setanta Sports Eurasia has teamed up with Endeavor Streaming to offer a variety of sports on smart apps and digital televisions. The service will offer a range of live sports including football, Formula E, EuroLeague and World Cup qualifying rounds. It also features a library of exclusive content, including highlights and previews.
OTT platform
Probably the most comprehensive sports media in the region, Setanta Sports Eurasia is available in 14 CEE and Central Asian countries. It’s not just about football though, as the company’s sports channels offer premium quality content such as the likes of boxing, MMA, tennis, golf, basketball, and even motorsports. The company’s OTT platform, Setanta Sports Plus, is a good bet to be the next big thing in the sports media space.
Setanta Sports Eurasia also has the distinction of having the largest sports content library in the region. The channel offers the best in sports content including the likes of UEFA, the ATP, WTA, and a selection of top European football clubs such as Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester United. A whopping 15 million households in the region enjoy the sports channel.