Bio

Background and Format: Eurosport 2 is a European sports television network. It is a sister channel to Eurosport and Eurosport News. Several different versions of the channel exist across Europe, where television rights for sport differ. Eurosport 2 launched on 10 January 2005. It is dedicated to team sports, alternative sports, discovery and entertainment including basketball, Twenty20 Cricket, National Lacrosse League, Arena Football League, surfing, Volleyball Champions League, Australian Rules Football matches from the Australian Football League, Bandy World Championships and more. Owner: Discovery Communications. Pre-recorded?: Mainly live sports games, but some re-runs. Schedule Times: A full schedule can be viewed here. Stats:  We cannot issue audience figures due to contractual restraints, please visit BARB. Advertising Rates: Advertising details can be viewed here. Tips for PRs: Eurosport does not have a sports department news show like Sky Sports News, therefore enquiries suggesting good news items are unsuitable. UK Eurosport is part of Eurosport 2, their twitter is @Eurosport_UK.   Alerts: Gorkana Alert: Wednesday 29 January 2014 Discovery Communications and TF1 Group announced Discovery would acquire a controlling stake in Eurosport International through an extension of their larger strategic partnership first announced in December 2012. David Zaslav, President and CEO of Discovery Communications, said “Eurosport is one of the strongest, most dynamic sports platforms in the world. Over the past year, as we have been working directly with our partners from TF1, it became clear that combining the power of Eurosport’s brands and audience reach with Discovery’s network portfolio, boots on the ground, and country-specific expertise creates an unrivalled and powerful offering for viewers, advertisers and affiliates.”