Broadcast area | Nordic countries |
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Ownership | |
Owner | C More Entertainment (Telia Company) |
History | |
Launched | 1 May 2004 |
Replaced | SuperSport Canal+ Zap |
Former names | SuperSport Canal+ Sport (2004-2006) Canal+ Sport 1 (2006-2012) |
Availability | |
Terrestrial | |
Boxer (Sweden) | Channel 13 |
Canal Digital (Finland) | Channel 28 |
RiksTV | Norway |
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