ESPN Classic
Home of the greatest sporting moments
ESPN Classic is the unique 24/7 sports channel featuring the greatest games, stories, heroes and memories in the history of sport, with a mix of all-time classic highlights, matches, interviews, profiles and documentaries.
ESPN Classic is available to digital TV subscribers in over 40 European countries, and as of 2008, in Africa and the Middle East.
There are local, dedicated feeds in the UK, Italy, France, Pan-Europe and MEA. The Pan-European channel is available to over 40 countries and currently available in English, but also in German, Dutch, Polish, and Portuguese. Further dedicated language feeds are also planned and will be available soon.
ESPN CLASSIC BACKGROUND:
In 2002 ESPN brought ESPN Classic to Europe, dedicated to showcasing a compelling mix of the greatest sporting moments ever, including memorable matches, documentaries and heroes.
• March 2002:
ESPN Classic is launched in France, and is available on all major cable and satellite platforms in France, Belgium and Switzerland.
• July 2002:
ESPN Classic is launched in Italy, and is available on SKY Italia, Fastweb, as well as in Switzerland and Malta.
• December 2003:
ESPN Classic launched a European English language channel that is now available in over 40 countries, with local programming windows in key territories.
• March 2006:
ESPN Classic launched its dedicated UK channel feed that reaches 8 million subscribers alone.
• May 2008:
ESPN Classic launched a dedicated MEA feed, its 5th channel in the EMEA region.
FAQ
WHAT IS ESPN CLASSIC?
ESPN Classic is the only channel dedicated entirely to the greatest moments and legends of sport. The channel offers an addictive mix of full-length matches, highlights, documentaries, profiles and sports films, enough to satisfy the most ardent sports fan’s hunger for great sporting entertainment.
In Europe, ESPN Classic reaches over 26 million households, with local channels in the UK, France and Italy and a European channel now available in over 40 countries. As of September 2008 ESPN Classic is now available in the Middle East and Africa region, with an approximate reach of over 4 million subscribers.
WHAT MAKES ESPN CLASSIC DIFFERENT FROM OTHER SPORT CHANNELS?
With main events scheduled to tie in with live sports events, the channel brings a fresh and contemporary perspective to the action, both past and present. ESPN Classic is thus complementary to live sports channels.
ESPN Classic launched a new concept for sports channels. It offers the viewer a compelling mix of the greatest moments from the past 30 years, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
IS ESPN CLASSIC THE SAME IN ALL EUROPEAN COUNTRIES?
ESPN Classic has five dedicated local feeds, each having their own unique personality, language, schedule and programming tailored to their specific audience.
The feeds are in France, Italy, UK, pan-Europe, and Middle East & Africa.
HOW TO RECEIVE ESPN CLASSIC?
You need to be a digital TV subscriber to receive the channel. We are continuously working hard to offer ESPN Classic to as many operators as possible around the world.
For more information about which platforms ESPN Classic are currently on please click on GET ESPN CLASSIC on the navigation bar.
WHAT KINDS OF SPORTING EVENTS ARE AIRED ON THE CHANNEL?
Football:
• English Premier League, English FA Cup
• European Cup, UEFA Cup, Cup Winners Finals
• England Football Internationals, FIFA World Cup
• Football Profiles and Documentaries
Rugby:
• 5 / 6 Nations, Rugby World Cup
• England Internationals, SA Rugby Internationals
• TVNZ Rugby: All Blacks Home Tests, Including Lions tours of New Zealand
• Football Profiles and Documentaries
Cricket:
• Cricket World Cup
• The Ashes
• Test Match Legends
• Cricket Profiles and Documentaries
Motorsport:
• Inside F1, Formula 1 Retro
• MotoGP, Superbikes
• Honda Powerboat Series
• Motorsport Profiles and Documentaries
Boxing:
• ESPN Big Fights Library, featuring unrivalled boxing action from amongst others: Ali, Foreman, Frazier, Lamotta, Tyson, Hearns, Cooper, Benn, Lewis
• Legendary boxing fights including: Thrilla in Manila and Rumble in the Jungle
• Behind the Fights
• Pro Boxing featuring Eubank, Benn, Watson, Prince Naseem
Golf:
• The British Open, The Masters
• The Ryder Cup
• PGA Championships
• Golf Profiles and Documentaries
Tennis:
• Wimbledon, US Open
• Tennis Profiles and Documentaries
Plus many more...
For more information about programmes currently shown on ESPN Classic, please click on TV GUIDE on the navigation bar.
WHAT ARE THE BUSINESSES OF ESPN TODAY IN EUROPE-MIDDLE EAST-AFRICA?
TELEVISION:
• ESPN Classic, the only European channel dedicated to greatest sporting moments
• ESPN America, the only European channel dedicated to North American sports
• ESPN, the brand new British live channel (available only in the UK and Repulic of Ireland)
• ESPN, the original American live channel (available only in the Middle East / South Africa)
INTERNET:
• ESPNsoccernet.com, the destination of choice for football fans worldwide
• ESPNcricinfo.com, the world's leading cricket website
• ESPNscrum.com, a leading rugby news, scores and information portal
• Racing-Live.com, the world's leading independent motor racing website
BROADBAND VOD:
• ESPN360.com, only broadband site dedicated to North American sports, offering live streaming of over 800 live games each year
SPORTING EVENT:
• ESPN X GAMES, the premier action sports event in the world
OTHER QUESTIONS AND FEEDBACK?
Send us your question and feedback by clicking on CONTACT US.
For questions or comments regarding the channel ESPN Classic outside Europe, the Middle East and Africa, click here.
SPECIFIC PROGRAMMING REQUEST?
We are doing our best to offer you the greatest moments and legends of sport, and do hope that you will find programmes on our channel that will satisfy your passion for classic sport.
To be sure you will never miss your favourite programmes, SIGN UP FOR OUR PROGRAMME ALERTS.
We are unfortunately not allowed to sell you any tapes/DVDs of programmes shown on ESPN Classic. If you wish to get a copy, we can recommend that you ask the organizer of the relevant competition directly.
Although, we offer many DVD collections on our ESPN CLASSIC SHOP. Feel free to browse on our Shop, as there'll be many titles you might be interested in. And please tell your sport fans friends all about it!
CORPORATE CONTACTS?
Send us your request to:
- Advertising & Sponsorship Sales
- Affiliate Sales
- Marketing & PR
- Programming
- Production
by clicking on KEY CONTACTS.
For questions or comments regarding the channel ESPN Classic outside Europe, the Middle East and Africa, click here.
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